Hate Is Not A Family Value
Miguel B
As you know, May 22nd marks a key moment in Ireland for the promotion of equality and people's rights, particularly for the LGBT community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual).
This referendum is the opportunity to show that the LGBT people are equal to the rest of the society and that they are valued and cared for.
The result of this referendum shows that everybody deserves to get married to whom they want, as well as create a family.
It also proves that LGBT people are equal to the rest of people.
Here's some facts that will make think twice to those promoting hate:
- 50% of LGBT young people consider suicide owing to stigma and homophobic bullying – a YES vote sends a powerful message to them that they are valued and cared for. They really need to hear this!
- Young people have told us that a ‘NO’ vote would be ‘devastating’ to them and prove they are secondary citizens in their own country
- YES on May 22nd will let parents know that being gay is ok and will allow them to respond positively if their children come out as gay.
- Promoters of the NO vote use Family Values as their main reason, meaning that every child deserves to grow with a mother and a father. The truth is that every child deserves to grow in a loving and happy family, who promotes love, equality and respect.
- We all know that nowadays a big percentage of marriages end up in divorce, even when with children involved. If you're living in Dublin city centre, or in other areas like Tallaght, you've probably seen lots of Irish knackers with children, who will obviously turn into knackers as they grow old. It seems the Promoters of the NO vote are too busy to handle 'family values' among knackers.
Vote YES and you can step forward into a bright future. Let’s make Ireland a more equal place for ourselves and our LGBT friends. Let’s rewrite the rules, so you can tell your children that you did this – you made history. It’s time to give love an equal right.
While foreigners cannot take part in this referendum - which would definitely mean a YES in the referendum results - you can talk and convince your Irish friends and host families and tell them that a YES vote matters to you.
Whether you stay in Ireland only for a few months or for many years, you are spending your money, time and paying your taxes just like any Irish, and deserve the right to see Ireland evolving into a fair country.