The anti-purple sentiment continually spewing forth today has been sickening.
“I’m for equality, thus gay people shouldn’t be singled out.”
-Perhaps, but perhaps this is also why a day of support is necessary. Most people probably spend much of their time at school or work discussing school or work. Social acceptance of any type may not make it into many business hour conversations. With homophobia so rampant, why would LGBTQ classmates and coworkers feel comfortable or even safe talking about such a natural part of life around many of their peers? Yet when they see their classmates and coworkers in purple today, they may feel just a little more assured that they can be themselves.
“Focusing on gay bullying and suicide detracts from all other forms of bullying and all other causes of suicide.”
-National Bullying Awareness Week was extended to all of October, with today dedicated as a day to unite against all bullying. National Suicide Prevention Week and World Suicide Prevention Day were in September, and Out of the Darkness suicide prevention walks occur in many cities. However, it should not be ignored that LGBTQ people of all ages suffer from significantly higher rates of depression and bullying than their heterosexual peers. Is it really necessary to complain about the acknowledgement of one group suffering a disproportionate amount of depression?
“Wearing purple doesn’t end homophobia or prevent suicide and bullying.”
-No, but a show of purple symbolically demonstrates unity and support for those who might need it, as mentioned and repeated by many other wise tumblrs.
“It’s not enough.”
-Of course not. But it’s something, which is more than nothing. Complaining and not participating certainly amount to nothing. And if witnessing such a wave of support is meaningful to just a few who may be quietly suffering, then it’s certainly a worthwhile something.
“Wearing purple is just an excuse for allies to feel good about themselves.”
-Where is the logical end to this statement? So, nobody does anything without some personal incentive. Those selfish purple-wearers must be really awful people if making others feel better is what makes them feel good.
“Where’s my [insert issue] support day?”
-There is room for 364 other issues. But not a single one more, so better pick a day.
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