This is my time of year to feel like Scrooge. I keep hearing "Happy Pride!" or "Happy Gay Pride Month!" and I can't help but roll my eyes in disgust. We should be remembering how far we've come in a world where only a couple of decades ago it was illegal to be gay. We should remember the people who were murdered just because they were gay. Instead, we see all the consumerism running rampant in every media outlet known to us, and everyone is happy to jump on the Now Trending Wagon that is June Homosexuality. I'm happy to be gay. I'm grateful to be gay. I reflect on all the sacrifices made so I can enjoy my life today safely and less stigmatized. But, flags, parades, and consumerism are NOT what gay pride should be about. There is still much to be done about homophobia in the world. People in some countries are still being murdered just for being gay. Don't be proud - be grateful. Don't ...
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