Wednesday, June 11, 2008

In Their Own Words

Boise Weekly

Members of Boise's GLBTQ community talk about what pride means to them

Compared to recent years, the last year in Idaho has been relatively quiet on the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender front—unless, of course, a game of footsie in a Minnesota airport restroom counts as GLBTQ news.

Now, more than ever, Pride in Boise means something. For the gay community, it means everything.

Pride is not living a lie, not giving up living our lives so others are comfortable. Pride is walking though life on an uncertain and volatile path, with our heads held high. Pride is not allowing our spirits to be killed by those who vilify us. Pride is walking though life with an open mind and an open heart. Pride is staring down the daily fear with dignity and self-respect. Pride is claiming our birth-right. Pride is a state of being.

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