It seems that our society will take a very long time in accepting changes. Recently I had a very casual debate with my friends on Homosexuality. It turned out that most of them were very against Gay/ Lesbian marriages and said that it was 'against the law of nature'. They had a point, but being homosexual is also natural (hormonal causes) - you don't have a choice when it comes to sexuality. If it were so, nobody would be homosexual. And another nebulous lame argument was "It just....just doesn't feel right!" And it is this 'doesn't feel right' mentality of many people that is making life difficult for gays and lesbians. The other day I was surfing the channels when I came across the interview of this girl who had come to audition for some dumb MTV reality show. She was asked this question - Recently there was a Gay pride parade in Mumbai. Do you consider this social progress?

And this brat started insulting gays by calling them 'Mentally retarded' and god knows what more in an irritatingly brash way. I think she even said that such people should be put in prison. But I was glad the judges shut her up by asking her that did she even know what 'retarded' really meant. And most people had similar opinions - Gays and Lesbians are not normal and should live in seclusion. Why?

In some Advice column of a website, a girl asks whether her friend is a lesbian. She said her friend kept touching her and seemed really interested in girls. 'I told all my friends that she's a lesbo and all of them agree. In fact, the whole school thinks the same. What should I do? Is she really a lesbian?' And guess what the advice was? 'Her sexuality is none of your business and you should be ashamed of yourself for insulting her this way.'

I see that many people have so much problem with homosexuals that they treat them as if they were a breed of unforgivable sinners.

"Who's your project partner? Oh Cassie! Ew! Did you know she's gay? I'd never work or even sit with her! Ew!"

"Jack you shook hands with Matt! Woah! Is he in love with you or what? He's so gay sitting with you... I think he's in love with you hahaha"

These are some of the mean things homosexuals have to hear about themselves everyday. Why doesn't somebody sit with you in the bus? Why doesn't anybody have lunch with you? Why doesn't any one offer to help you with the assignment? Because you're a GAY damn it! It's YOUR fault! YOU are the reason for what's happening with you! Yeah right. How is sick is that people? Many of them get that treatment from their family members! OUCH! Hurts, doesn't it?

Almost 80% people don't know that homosexuality is not a matter of choice. It's just like your sex. Just like you can't choose your sex, homosexuality is also by birth. And did you know that homosexuality is just as old as anything in the history of mankind? We had homosexuals even before, but they always stood behind the curtain.

 But the question is, what are we making out of it? How are we taking this? Are we understanding, compassionate and respectful? Or are we among those jerks who pass mean, hurtful comments on these people who are different?

Do we live in a society that doesn't respect differences? A society that will not accept things that not 'ideal'? A society that is ruthless in stead of being kind and humane? Why do people forget that we all have a right to be respected for what we are, for who we are? Why do they overlook the fact that everyone is supposed to be treated with equality? Why are we always judging them just because they are not like us? Why is it that when we come to know that one of our idols - a person we're fond of - is a homosexual, we start to pay more attention to their sexuality than their caliber and accomplishments? Is it right that you start calling your beautiful, dignified teacher names just because she isn't of the same sexual orientation?There's nothing wrong with them. It is we who are at the wrong side. We are retards and not they.

Today, they have become aware and strong, and are out on the streets to get their rights. And I really appreciate that. I'm an open supporter of homosexuality and I don't care what people think of me for doing so. I understand their feelings and will stand up for them. I have a very nice friend and she's a lesbian. I love spending time with her and and when I came to know about her being a lesbian, I was really casual about it. I couldn't care less. I liked her for what she was and this new fact really had no impact on my views about her. And I will not have people insult her just because she's a homosexual. Never ever. People need to see that there's a lot more to one's personality than one's sexuality. They walk the very same roads as us, they eat the very same food we do, they wear the same sort of clothes, they breathe like us, they talk like us, they laugh at Paris Hilton as well, they are human beings like us. So don't they deserve the same respect and treatment as us? Don't they need love? 

So to a my message to all my special friends, go ahead and be who you are. Don't care about others. I respect you for who you are, and I admire you all for showing the world who you are and tolerating this step - motherly treatment. Hats off to you and your courage.

What are your opinions on homosexuality? Are you a supporter? Or do you think it's against nature?

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