June 16, 1999 at 12:00 am #19989
Patrick S.
Participant
The gay movement didn’t become so powerful and influential by itself. Gay people have become open and honest about who they are and have educated more people around them. It’s hard to make a powerful statement by yourself. But, we’re not by ourselves anymore. We’re becoming more accepted because we’re coming out and saying who we are. People who didn’t know gays before are finding out that they’ve always known us. We’re their family members and friends; and they’re finding out that it’s no longer a secrete topic. It’s as normal as man and woman.