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Harvey Milk had it right. And it has been working.
"Gay brothers and sisters . . . You must come out. Come out . . . to your parents... I know that it is hard and will hurt them but think about how they will hurt you in the voting booth! Come out to your relatives... come out to your friends... if indeed they are your friends.
But once and for all, break down the myths, destroy the lies and distortions. For your sake. For their sake. For the sake of the youngsters who are becoming scared by the votes ....."
"That's What America Is," speech given by the late great Harvey Milk in 1978.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Milk
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Do people still need to do this? I say yes.