I think I might try to start writing for the paper again. Although I'm not even sure they would have me. I definitely have a unique perspective on life that I think others in the area need to hear. Being a gay man, one who was “known” in the area I feel my voice still has some weight. But my thoughts of writing do not come without reservations. I am not scared to say what I think. I'm not fearful of being harmed for writing about being a gay man in Northern Minnesota. I have no fear of being ostracized in the community. Oh I'm sure there will be a lot of gossip, but that's nothing new. I'm sure it will be just like before, some people will love me, others will hate me quietly. My main concern is that my father will still be here. Where as before he was so proud to read my articles and hear others talk about it, I'm not sure he will feel the same way about what I want to say now. Then again he will most likely deal with it in his midwest manner of just ignoring that it exists and going about his day as usual.
But I have a lot to say. Especially since next year the state of Minnesota will be voting on whether to deny gays the right to marry. Not only do I have a lot to say about being gay but I also have much to say about the community. It is dieing...slowly. It is sad to see and there are so many resistant to change. Someone has to speak up. We need jobs, we need education, and we need an open mind. Eh...may be it's not a great idea that I write for the paper, I feel like I'd be writing looking to start a fight.
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