Why Spread LGBT Hatred?

Posted by Sharlyne Ang | Filed under Anti-LGBT, LGBT issues, Politics, discrimination

The fight is not over. We LGBTs all around the world, especially in the Philippines, definitely still needs an Anti-Discrimination Bill that will protect our rights. It is not enough that there is tolerance. It is not our “utang na loob” if you just tolerate our existence. It’s like being blind without really knowing why we are doing this.

Ang Ladlad partylist was denied to run as such because of immorality. The Commission on Elections allowed plunderers, corrupt individuals and liars to run.  Now where is justice there? Where is democracy? Why not let the people decide?

Even Jesus does not discriminate.

Below is a repost from a fellow LGBT advocate, Anne Lim of Galang:

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As we were savoring the last few hours of the work-free holiday season (in typical NGO fashion, i tuned out of work mode after december 19th as best as i could), lala and i saw this poster (see photos) in at least 2 street posts in katipunan avenue corner santolan. this poster was definitely a rude welcome to 2010. nothing jerks one from vacation mode as quickly as a poster that has the words “lesbian”, “gay”, “satan”, and “hell” all in one sentence and all within a stone’s throw away from the house i grew up in. like the haters during the pride march, this poster must energize us and remind us that we have our work cut out for us in the months to come. bigotry and religious fundamentalisms were alive and kicking even during the season of giving. to fellow believers in and advocates of human rights, let us stay focused and relentless in working for LGBT rights. the haters are getting bolder and ever closer to home.

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Permalink | January 4th, 2010

2 Responses to “Why Spread LGBT Hatred?”

  1. geli Says:
    July 13th, 2010 at 9:44 am

    This is sad. I was talking to my friend the other day. Sabi nila the LGBT community “daw” is not discriminated in this day and age. Tanggap na daw ngayon ng lipunan and so on…

    Pero naniniwala ako na may mga issues pa rin na dapat bigyan ng tugon. Kahit na mas tanggap na ng lipunan ang LGBT community, hindi pa rin nawawala ang “ibang” pagtingin ng mga tao.

    I think that there should me more awareness campaigns and discussions among and about the LGBT community.

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    Naniniwala ako na GOD himself is love. GOD gave us life and most importantly the freedom to choose how we are going to live our lives. If HE himself gave us unconditional love then power do we have to give conditions to other people before we can love them.

    Thinking deep…

    Thanks for posting and keeping us informed. Keep up the good work.

  2. Sharlyne Ang Says:
    July 17th, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Hi Geli,

    I guess the right word is tolerated but tolerance doesn’t necessarily mean acceptance. There are already awareness campaigns and discussions by LGBT groups in different sectors but I guess the others fall on “deaf ears” when it comes to this subject matter. Mahirap din mag-spread ng awareness if the government and other sectors in society refuse to listen. Only a few choose to listen and understand. Basic lang ang respeto sa kapwa, no matter what color, race and gender. Equal opportunities in labor, law, etc.

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