"Okay..so I got this email that is bitching at how Democrats are all wrong and Republicans are the most amazing people ever. Now I normally laugh at it because it’s funny or just ignore and delete..but this one hit a button. It states, “If a Republican is homosexual, he quietly leads his life. If a Democrat is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.” Now what legislated respect am I asking for b…esides to be treated equally as a person of heterosexual nature? Am I wrong to demand respect for this reason? I am treated differently, good and bad, because of my homosexuality. Some people assume I LOVE fashion and hate sports, others assume that I chose to lead such a life and feel sorry for my choices. I’ve been ridiculed at my workplace, on the street, in school, etc for being who I am. I’m deeply sorry if you’re offended because I “demand legislated respect” and wish to be respected because I am a human just as you are. I have 2 legs, a mouth, hair, a brain, a heart, and an opinion; how am I different that deserves such a second class status? l I’m sorry that I’m gay, happy, and alive and feel that it IS my civil liberty to be respected just as any other human would. Am I wrong for wanting this? I think not. End of soapbox."
astrotastic:
maythequarkbewithyou:
littleojibwe:
weetz:
wildspiritwolf:
These are photos of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation: An Oglala Sioux Native American reservation located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Here men, women and children are forced to live in appalling poverty stricken conditions because of the neglect and ignorance of the Government whose members live in luxury while these people struggle in cramped conditions with little food and no running water. Many are unaware of this and others just choose to turn a blind eye but we need to get the truth out there and encourage more and more people worldwide to speak out against this as it’s completely disgusting and unacceptable for the U.S in today’s modern society. Reblog and help increase awareness and if you would like to help further you can find out more or make a donation here, every little bit counts. http://friendsofpineridgereservation.org/
this is the most disgusting neglect
Wait
I haven’t gotten this far in my American history class
but
there are still reservations? I thought that would have died out by now or been considered archaic long ago.
Whenever someone starts to assume that the Native Americans made out like bandits and all own casinos, I will refer them to this.