Friday, June 26, 2009

Other LGBT issues we should push first, before DOMA and DADT


I just realized something. How and when did DOMA and DADT become the main gay issues?
I was trying to figure it out and I don't remember seeing the heighten build up.

However, my point of this piece is to ask...Are they the ones we push first?

I hope that's not an evil thing to say, but I think there are other issues we should fight for just as much.
  • Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act
  • ENDA or Employment Non-Discrimination Act including protections for our Trans-family
  • Healthcare-mostly HIV and AIDS research and treatment (this truly affects our community)
  • Military Readiness Enhancement Act-a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
DOMA and DADT are important, but these I feel these matters are more overarching and inclusive of all of the LGBT community. Maybe these issues should be handle first because they protect every one of us. I want DOMA and DADT to be handled, but I'm not so sure they should be the top priority.

I would love hear your thoughts on this...Am I way off here?

1 comment:

  1. Believe it or not, the DOMA and DADT are considered the 'easy' fights by the big gay rights proponent organizations like HRC and the like.

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