The truth about how somebody determines whether or not they are gay is uncertain. Regardless those who are gay should not be penalized for what they are. All too often homosexuals are misunderstood and thought of as promiscuous sex maniacs, which may be true of some but not others, just like heterosexuals.

Having freedom is one the biggest benefits to being an American, or at least a straight American. It is time that sexuality plays less of a role of determining whether or not a person should be treated equal and it must start with the leaders of our society.

Going back to the early nineteen eighties when the AIDS virus was introduced to America, the blame of AIDS was on homosexual men. Naturally America placed their assumptions on gays because of what they were hearing from health officials. Americans were ignorant enough to label AIDS as the “gay plague” even before they knew the truth about the virus. The effect of AIDS on the gay community left many homosexuals in the dark about their sexuality because the government had basically labeled them an enemy of the people.

Despite the fact that our government still places a restrain on homosexuals, as Americans there are things that we can do to make this group of people more excepted just like we have with African Americans, Hispanics and other minorities living in our country. Communities ought to support gay organizations and other homosexual groups. Also, it is important that today’s youth be exposed to different sexualities. Schools should promote tolerance so those tomorrows leaders can help open up some new doors for the homosexual community. If elected officials begin to realize that America wants equal rights for all, than they will have no choice but to promote these rights too each and every American citizen, such as homosexuals.

After almost a decade of being known as social outcasts, gay

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