Queer McGill weighs in on the contemporary importance of Pride Week
– Tyler Marghetis
Mcgill Daily"When queers keep quiet about who they are, they also hide the homophobia that lies at the root of their silence. No matter how scary it may be, being honest and open about who I am is my moral obligation. I owe it to myself. I owe it to those who've come before, to the Martina Navratilovas and Mark Tewksburys, champions who had the courage to live honestly and openly.
I owe it to the queer kids who are killed in their classrooms and streets. Compared to them, I have it easy.
Only if every queer person comes out and stands tall can Pride make sense. First we must be proud, and soon others will be proud of us.
And sometimes, Pride means risking a punch in the face.
"Whenever I see a ->-bleeped-<-, I just want to punch him in the face," he said. I dare him to say it again."
