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5 Remarks

1. June 15th, 2016 at 11:45 am
   K. Martinez says:

   As a Puerto Rican Gay man, this just kills me deeply. Most gay and straight friends of mine seemed to have moved on from this more or less (at least on the outside). I’ve written my representatives, and contributed what I could, but it still hurts deep.

   I surely hope all will vote to remove those from political office who work against us and those that pretend to be our allies only when politically to their advantage.

2. June 15th, 2016 at 12:30 pm
   Lexxvs says:

   We must remember even when everyone else forgets. We are still not “there” as to matter to society as a whole in the same level as (purported) normal people, even if yes, there have been huge advances. In a week, in a month, amnesia will win over this news and some will not remember that it even happened. Years ago I got disillusioned, on a forum with some (just on-line) friends because they didn’t react as harshly to a homophobe (or any homophobe abuse) as they did to other unapproved comments like racism. It was like certain things require a time to process and internalize but this also allowed me to think why, when it comes to sex and gender, people need “the negative example” to form their own personal “positive behavior” corresponding to their “role” and sadly we (the LGBT’s) were conformed to cover many, many areas of “how not to be”. Such need is not easy to replace because we learn them since childhood (if I need certain stereotype to avoid being a coward and be brave, then the person that occupies such negative social role can not be portrayed as a brave hero, and so many other etceteras). Thus our dead may not be that much of a loss after all, even in some people that have accepted us, as it lingers some sense of “well…” This is not “victimism” is merely a reminder to keep our senses alert, our voices loud and our actions always warm; we can’t still rely on the rest of society to be as dutiful for our rights and lives yet.

3. June 15th, 2016 at 1:19 pm
   Joe says:

   I have been heartbroken. I haven’t felt this sad in my entire lifetime except for the death of my parents and dear friends. My eyes feel like I’ve been on a four-day crying bender.

   I also have been extremely upset on other message boards upon encountering people saying things such as, “If they weren’t gay they’d still be alive” and, if referring to the crying Mom looking for her son, “If she raised him right not to be gay, he’d still be alive.” I try my best to sensibly respond to such ignorance…to no avail.

   The survivors’ stories have been gut-wrenching.

   No matter where you live or wherever you go, even if you go out for a night of fun, be award of your surroundings, know where exits are, and always be vigilent.

   *hugs* to you, K. Martinez.

4. June 15th, 2016 at 6:55 pm
   K. Martinez says:

   Thank you, Joe. That means a lot. *hugs* to you too. This is really a hard one and heartbreaking as you said. Just don’t let those people with their ugly messages bring you down. They are not worth it.

5. June 16th, 2016 at 8:39 am
   Joe says:

   Thanks, my friend. <3