So, a male professional athlete in the United States came out today and said that his sexual orientation is homosexual and not heterosexual. It was a huge announcement, and one that most people hope will now be made by others that feel the same way. But to me, while this is a good day, it is also a sad day. The simple fact that an announcement had to be made, and will have to be made in the future, shows what a strange, closed-minded, fearful society we live in. Why does it matter what a person's sexual orientation is? Why, is it okay for a male to hit on, to try and have sex with, as many women as he can, but a man can't have a monogamous relationship with another man? I don't understand that thinking. And no, my sexual orientation is not homosexual, or bi-sexual for that matter. But, when you started reading this, did you think I was? Does it matter to you what my orientation is? If so, why? If I don't flaunt my sexuality, or force myself on anyone, what does it matter? That's right, it doesn't.
So, announcement was made today that a male professional athlete is attracted to men, and not women. It took a great deal of courage, and I applaud him for his stand. But I'll applaud even more when the day comes when an announcement isn't made, when the day comes when it really doesn't matter what your sexual orientation is. In my mind, the announcement was a good thing. But the fact that one is even need is a very bad thing.
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