We call for the end of bigotry as we know it. The end of racism as we know it. The end of child abuse in the family as we know it. The end of sexism as we know it. The end of homophobia as we know it. We stand for freedom as we have yet to know it. And we will not be denied.
Interpretation
The quote advocates for the elimination of various forms of discrimination and the pursuit of true freedom.
Urvashi Vaid's quote emphasizes the urgent need to abolish deep-rooted societal issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, and child abuse. It calls for a transformative change in how these injustices are perceived and addressed, suggesting that true freedom is yet to be achieved, and it encourages a collective effort to confront and dismantle prejudice and inequality.
In practice
During a social justice rally to inspire activism.
The gay rights movement is not a party. It is not a lifestyle. It is not a hair style. It is not a fad or a fringe or a sickness. It is not about sin or salvation. The gay rights movement is an integral part of the American promise of freedom.
By aspiring to join the mainstream rather than figuring out the ways we need to change it, we risk loosing our gay and lesbian souls in order to gain the world.
I see courage everywhere I go in Africa. Fearless human rights activists in Darfur. Women peace advocates in eastern Congo. Former child soldiers in Northern Uganda who now are helping other former child soldiers return to civilian life.
There is no need to give in to the compromise that totalitarian regimes always count on.
But now with the living conditions deteriorating, and with the sure knowledge that we are slated for destruction, we have been transformed into an implacable army of liberation.
Drink is the only opponent I have been unable to beat.
Lord, may the pain be ours, And the weakness that it brings, But at least give us the strength, Of not showing it to anyone!
Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.
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