Lober

The Bill of Rights states that every human being deserves to be treated equally, but in society it is evident that we have set boundaries around certain "groups" throughout history. These groups are usually the minorities, and can be dumped on because they are not part of the majority or are even considered abnormal. However, what happens when the minority gets bigger, and can actually voice it's own opinions on the meaning of life? Topics arise, and questions come to the point where they have to be answered. The gay/queer lifestyle has become a way of life for many people, some become writers such as Andrew Sullivan or Lindsy Van Gelder, telling stories of their own in writings such as "What is a Homosexual?" and "Marriage as a Restricted Club." These people give us the energy to shout out our own views on subjects concerning gay/queer rights.

The Human Right Campaign just passed the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act to the House of Representatives, this will strengthen law enforcement officials to investigate and prosecute crimes of hate against the gay, lesbian and transgender community. They are now one step closer to making it safe to protect those who are victims of hate crimes. The community is represented by this campaign and has since been voicing their public opinion on hate crimes. The federal government under current law is unable to help in cases of bias-motivated crimes against gay and transgender Americans, however the federal government has the authority to prosecute bias-motivated attacks that are based on nationality, race, skin color, or religion.

On New Year's Eve 1993, in the dead-end town of Falls City, Nebraska, two men shot and stabbed Teena Brandon, a 21-year-old who, in defiance of the laws of biology, wanted desperately to live her life as a man. On October 6, 1998, two men smashed the head of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay man, and left him tied