I now realize that I am a gay man before anything else. Other gays may think they're a Jew first, or black, or a banker, but I'm gay.
Larry KramerRead
Being gay is a natural normal beautiful variation on being human. Period. End of subject. Therefore, any argument which says differently is an immoral supremacist one. Call it out as such. ... Be outraged, offended, angry and intolerant of any discussion or any one who describes you as unequal, undeserving or unnatural for being just as you are.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that being gay is a natural aspect of human diversity, and dismisses any arguments to the contrary as morally wrong.
Larry Kramer asserts that being gay is a normal and beautiful aspect of human identity. He urges individuals to reject any devaluation of their worth based on sexual orientation and to vocally challenge discriminatory views, highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and the fight against societal injustice.
Themes
GayHumanAcceptanceEqualityIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
During a pride event, you might use this quote to inspire acceptance.
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