"You function well enough in social terms that you don't need to be institutionalized, but this society is responsible for you" (182)
I think that a big problem today with lesbian and gay criticism is that people feel the need to come out as one way or another. In reality, it isn't really important to know "what you are", you just need to do what makes you happy. Children and adults are bullied and harassed by others when they make the courageous decision to come out to their friends and family, so many keep it to themselves, and try to hide the way they feel. I think that this problem needs to be stopped first in children and young adults. Things that happen to people when they are at this age will effect them for the rest of their life. I found this interesting site with some pretty eye opening facts about people coming out, and they come with some graphics that really catch your eye. Most of the facts are really great, and they bring a positive light to the situation that people don't usually see. IT ISN'T ALL BAD WHEN IT COMES TO COMING OUT! Let's be real, it really doesn't matter who people love. Everyone deserves to feel love, no matter what.
http://www.hrc.org/youth/view-statistics#.Uz4Idq1dV28