Madspirit
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Sun May-13-07 06:59 PM
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LGBT...10 Ways to be an Ally & a Friend |
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www.glaad.org
10 Ways to be an Ally & a Friend 1.) Be a listener.
2.) Be open-minded.
3.) Be willing to talk.
4.) Be inclusive and invite LGBT friends to hang out with your friends and family.
5.) Don't assume that all your friends and co-workers are straight. Someone close to you could be looking for support in their coming-out process. Not making assumptions will give them the space they need.
6.) Homophobic comments and jokes are harmful. Let your friends, family and co-workers know that you find them offensive.
7.) Confront your own prejudices and homophobia, even if it is uncomfortable to do so.
8.) Defend your LGBT friends against discrimination.
9.) Believe that all people, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation, should be treated with dignity and respect.
10.) If you see LGBT people being misrepresented in the media, contact us at glaad.org.
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Sun May-13-07 07:01 PM
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1. I would like to add ... |
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...allies should NOT tell GLBTers that they are overreacting to an incident that made them feel uncomfortable; nothing is worse to hear from an ally that I'm overreacting to a homophobic incident :grr:
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Mon May-14-07 06:14 AM
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GREAT response. You're a good egg -- I hope the Mormons don't get you!
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MADem
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Sun May-13-07 07:05 PM
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2. How about vote for laws that promote equality for everyone. |
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Sun May-13-07 07:07 PM
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I do not count people as allies unless they will vote for gay marriage.
Saying "I promote equality but I don't want gays to marry" means, well, you aren't my ally.
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Sun May-13-07 10:19 PM
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If you don't support gay marriage you're not my friend or my ally. This is just kind of a "Beginners" list...<g> Lee
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Mon May-14-07 06:14 AM
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14. Nor does it mean you promote equality |
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Mon May-14-07 03:15 PM
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24. Well, that's not an issue in my state. We've already done that. NT |
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Sun May-13-07 08:11 PM
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9. Shouldn't that include marriage equality? |
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Separate in name in not equality.
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Mon May-14-07 06:45 AM
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17. Well, that would be one law promoting equality, would it not? But not the |
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only one...it would be nice if people weren't fired from their workplaces for who they are, too, I should think.
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Sun May-13-07 07:12 PM
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4. great list! the only flame wars I ever find myself in are sticking up for LBGT rights |
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and i'm a 50ish straight woman LOL
My husband used to crack up, now watches with me the news show from NY "Gay USA"
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Mon May-14-07 06:15 AM
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15. And, GBLT Dues do notice, I promise you that |
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Your help and support are duly noted and truly appreciated!
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Mon May-14-07 10:36 AM
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21. you are so very welcome. but i did fib a bit it. seems i'm in a war |
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in the Lounge over AA
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Mon May-14-07 11:50 AM
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I saw that thread was kicked again.
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Mon May-14-07 09:25 AM
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19. LOL. No kidding. Same here. |
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Sun May-13-07 07:47 PM
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from a real fag hag :toast: :party: :loveya: :grouphug:
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Sun May-13-07 08:06 PM
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8. Thank you for posting this, madspirit. |
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We need all the help we can get in our current political climate.
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Mon May-14-07 06:19 AM
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Good, positive advice. I hope that I'm doing this.
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Mon May-14-07 08:16 AM
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18. K&R for my LGBT friends. n/t |
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Mon May-14-07 09:55 AM
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20. Awesome! Kick and recomend! |
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Mon May-14-07 01:25 PM
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That's an excellent inventory for people to use to evaluate where they are on this issue. K&R.
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It makes me happy to see all the positive support on this post. *sniff* Y'all are great. Lee
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