Reply #24: You've made some excellent points which gave me a [View All]

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different perspective in thinking about this issue. Hispanic people; whether they be illegal or otherwise, are subjected to very similar discrimination - again, based on appearances.

On the other hand, unless a gay person stays in the closet he or she is often subjected to discrimination and even hate crimes. By revealing that he or she is gay - does that make the struggle or discrimination less significant?

There are many differences but also many similarities.