Alternative Discrimination In today's American society, it
             is expected that young men and young women court
             eachother, marry, and eventually raise a family. This is the
             kind of life that is expected, the one almost every parent
             wants for his or her child. Not all men however are
             attracted to women and not all women are attracted to men.
             So what is thought of the young men and women who do
             not fit in to this predestined lifestyle? Although
             homosexuality has become more mainstream, it is still
             looked at as an unnatural, unclean, alternative lifestyle by
             most. Homosexuals, as well as those who accept them, are
             often labeled freaks. My acceptance of homosexuality puts
             me in a position where I find myself not only enduring
             criticism but also defending my own sexuality, and it is
             because of this that I feel there is a limit to how close I can
             get to those who oppose homosexuality. I personally
             believe that people are people. We all have differences,
             whether it be our race, religion, ethnic background, or
             sexuality. At one time, it was considered acceptable to
             condemn and discriminate against those with dark skin. In
             today's society, however, this behavior is looked down
             upon by most and considered despicable. The treatment of
             and the assumptions made about gays are despicable and
             hopefully will change in the future for the better. I, one
             night, found myself in a situation that was reminiscent of
             something that would have occurred in the sixties when
             ignoran...