People in power need to control others in order to maintain power. One of the ways to do that is to take that which is threatening and demonize it.

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Bigotry and judgment are the height of insecurity.

Bigotry and judgment are the height of insecurity.

Young people discovering their sexuality must know they walk with a strong tradition and that...

Young people discovering their sexuality must know they walk with a strong tradition and that...

I don't much care who is gay or straight or married or not. I mostly...

I don't much care who is gay or straight or married or not. I mostly...

I am very sad for men and women trapped in any relationship where there is...

I am very sad for men and women trapped in any relationship where there is...

The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in...

The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in...

If black people mistrust white people, they are mistrusting racism, and that is appropriate.

If black people mistrust white people, they are mistrusting racism, and that is appropriate.

The kitchen may not get cleaned, and I have to accept that. I do the...

The kitchen may not get cleaned, and I have to accept that. I do the...

I meet so many people, but I don't know anybody.

I meet so many people, but I don't know anybody.

You tend to be afraid when someone seems foreign to you. But if you aren't...

You tend to be afraid when someone seems foreign to you. But if you aren't...

There are brilliant out lesbians and gay men and bisexuals and transgendered people and heterosexuals...

There are brilliant out lesbians and gay men and bisexuals and transgendered people and heterosexuals...

One disco, one soft ball game, one lost love, one gay pride rally at a...

One disco, one soft ball game, one lost love, one gay pride rally at a...

I want word of mouth to be our biggest voice.

I want word of mouth to be our biggest voice.

Life is way better than TV. I recommend it to anyone who has forgotten they...

Life is way better than TV. I recommend it to anyone who has forgotten they...

I believe people who practice their beliefs in daily life are activists.

I believe people who practice their beliefs in daily life are activists.

If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one's friends and family and...

If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one's friends and family and...

An activist is one who is actively involved in creating community, whether that is locally...

An activist is one who is actively involved in creating community, whether that is locally...

We are a complex species to observe.

We are a complex species to observe.

I am going to sing lesbian love songs and support gay rights no matter what....

I am going to sing lesbian love songs and support gay rights no matter what....

That made me feel good, not to go to a resort where outside the door...

That made me feel good, not to go to a resort where outside the door...

As the middle begins to feel safe enough to accept some of the so-called radical...

As the middle begins to feel safe enough to accept some of the so-called radical...