xuals for themselves and others need to come out of the closet and be more open about their sexual preference. They should just be themselves. They will be more self-assured if they can be clear to others, they are homosexual. In general, most people will be tolerant of them if they are up front and honest with them. This is probably easier said then done in a mostly heterosexual society. Finding a homosexual group they can connect with would help, as seen in “In Search of Gay America: Ogilvie, Minnesota”.Everyone can support gays and lesbians by helping them obtain equality. Homosexuals should not be denied jobs because of their sexual preference. There are some intelligent and talented gays and lesbians in the working world. The gay rights advocates have a bill in Congress called the hate crime bill. They are also trying to get a bill into Congress called the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). ENDA would prevent gays and lesbians from job discrimination. They could not be fired or denied jobs because of their sexual preference. Some states have already passed such laws except some were even on a broader scale. The states that passed such laws included discrimination pertaining to housing and public accommodations also. Same-sex marriages are legalized in some states. Same-sex marriages remain very unpopular for most of society. Thirty-four states have passed laws that define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Gay advocates are trying to get same-sex marriage approval by getting laws passed in states with little objection and then getting other states to recognize these marriages. They will then get these states to allow same-sex marriages. Six times last year, the gay forces lost when it came to obtaining equal rights.Help the community become more diverse, be aware gays and lesbians are out there and encourage them to strive ahead in life. There are ways everyone can support gays and lesbians in gaining...
