its a start

[eastofeden]

There is a problem with coming out gay in a debate. Years ago...I think it was 1999 that I joined...I was on a huge political debate board and I made the mistake of being openly gay...I found out that I became categorically marginalized and instead of having MY viewpoint...I was constantly characterized as having the "gay viewpoint". grrrrrrrrrrrrr I made it clear I spoke for no one but myself but the more effective I was in debate the more they marginalized me as a defense I suppose...very annoying.

It was still worth it...fight the good fight snow!