Free Write

Well, our first free write. I guess I should let y’all know why I am not in class. I am going to MBLGTACC which is a conference in Ames, Iowa. I know, you are all thinking what the hell is in Ames, Iowa and what the hell does that acronym stand for? Well the other ISU is in Ames and the acronym stands for Midwest Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered and Allied Collegiate Conference. Which itself is a mouthful. It’s basically a giant conference with workshops that talk about sexuality, gender, expression, bullying, media, and anything else under the sun that has to do with the Queer community. I honestly can’t think of anything better. The one thing that is holding us back from true equality is the fact that there isn’t widespread education on both sides. The Straight and Queer communities need to be equally as educated so they know who they are degrading and separating with the laws that they have enacted the Queer community needs to learn about itself. We need to learn to be all inclusive and treat everyone equally because that’s what we want.

Now some of you reading this might be offended or have opposite views of me and that’s totally acceptable. I just want you to think about this, when you know more about a certain type of thing, you instantly become more knowledgeable and you can make a more informed decision. If you knew that I couldn’t marry the person that I loved because more people that have nothing to do with my life deem it “unnecessary” or an “attack” on the institution of marriage. I’m sorry but I don’t see love as anything different. Love is love is love is love.

Sorry for the preaching but I thought that needed to be in there. It’s something that strikes really close to home. And this conference, the congregation of Queer and Allied people is something amazing. It’s when we can feel free to talk about who we are as a community and learn more about ourselves. It’s a place of love, acceptance, and honesty. Something many people that are a part of this community don’t receive a lot of the time. I can’t wait, I think it’s going to be great and I get to facilitate some of the group work that the people I am going with are doing. It’s just going to be so awesome. I will most likely create another blog post when I get back letting you guys know what went on and what I learned even though it’s not required.

So, I hope you guys have a great class and I hope everyone takes some time to think about where they stand on this issue. Even if you oppose me, make sure it’s for your own reasons and you know what you oppose it. Who knows? We could have an awesome and insightful discussion afterwards!

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