My thoughts on the subject directed me towards a young woman and new hero, Malala Yousafzai, a recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, and her strong and forthright voice for the advocacy of education for everyone. But my feelings didn't stop there….to not just education “for everyone”, but “about everyone”, too, which led me to thinking about the pros and cons of the strength of teaching the truths. Malala found out just how those truths can be twisted if held by deadly hands.
Prejudice is the corrupter of all truths, and prevents the emergence of most subjects controversial, leaving myths to perpetuate, and leading to the withholding of vital information regarding the much needed voice of the LGBT community in the education of all.
I believe the destructive and deadly stranglehold by those voices of suppression is real and alive now through lies, distortions and corruption, and has brought about a real need to talk, read, write and disclose all things possible in our education of young impressionable minds….we need to bring about a real change for truth, and start standing up to the bullies who squelch these truths with their hatred.
I am the mother of two adult daughters, and just because one is gay doesn’t change my feelings of equal love and understanding for both. I've chosen to further educate myself on this subject. Opening up one’s mind to everyone’s differences allows us to accept our own differences; no two people are the same. The bottom line is understanding leads to acceptance.
We teach equality in the schools, “not to bully” or mistreat, but do we teach the history behind those reasons?...and the dangerous journey by which withholding rights can lead to these struggles of today?
History begins now - understanding the past as to be able to send a positive look and attitude towards the future. Educate by showing not just the hardships, but the accomplishments of all people. Clear the air of hate and mistrust, the common denominators to prejudice.
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