RESPECT not ACCEPTANCE.. I'm GAY

Always be who you are.Never validate the free will of others and you will be respected by those who matter most to you.

There is nothing wrong of being gay. And yes respect should be given to you as well as you show them that you are respectful as well. There are some gay who wears girls clothing and make flirts with guys. Now that it not so respectful. You might wear girls clothing but don't flirt with guys. and show them that you are respectful -thanks by "batman"

Being gay is not something that you choose to be - it's genetic so it's who you have been from birth. My husband and I have gay friends - we love them for who they are not what they are. One of them is very talented as a singer and he has had the women fall all over him. He handles it superbly. Mayrose you say you don't want to be different. Well in my book you're not - you are just like the rest of us - HUMAN. God Bless

Nowadays, GAYS are already accepted and respected too. But it really depends on the individual if that individual deserves to be respected. I have a lot of friends who are gay. A number of them hold high positions in their respective offices and is respected by people under them. It will really depend on your actuations that people will respect you. Just be what you are and always do good- then you will be respected.

hi. i agree with your statement. respect is earned and should be given to everyone. but i also believe that a person is responsible in earning respect from other people. for instance if one is a gay yet he is so outloud, too noisy, too catchy by wearing too conservative dresses, and uses foul words in public or when talking to his friends i guess he will not be respected at that way. but if he maintains his composure by being as simple as he is then he will be respected the same way as the others are respecting people. i do understand that nowadays our society are starting to accept gays and lesbians because they are also human. there is no scientific explanation why one is becoming gay or lesbian, it is a call of nature. just be yourself. prove that you deserve respect and you will earn it. be blessed.

I agree with you one hundred percent. It's disgusting in America how some people treat someone who is different. I believe that homosexuals should be accepted because they are people. We are all people no matter how you choose to classify yourself or what you do you cannot escape being human until you die. I give you all respect in the world because you are not choosing to be gay that's the way you are. People are born a certain way, they are born with ideals that they'll either start off with or they will learn along the quest that is their life. I hope that sometime near in the future that people will respect you more and that you won't be outcasted by who you are. I just hope that you won't get discouraged and hate the way you are because I believe that the people that are in the wrong are always the discriminating and not the ones who are discriminated against.

I agree with you, mayrose. I don't believe that a person's sexuality is up to anyone else to judge and I always try to treat everyone with respect unless they are acting in a disrespectful way. Over the years I have had friends who have "come out" and it's always been a difficult decision for them...but also a relief once it's done. We all are who we are and we can't be anyone else.