To see queer people keeping each other down makes me so sad because I've been around for a long time - I've seen the people who came before us fight for what we have right now, and they did not fight like that for us to go backwards.
Interpretation
The quote expresses sadness over internal conflicts within the queer community and highlights the importance of honoring past struggles for progress.
Michelle Visage's quote reflects on the challenges faced within the queer community, emphasizing that infighting undermines the hard-earned victories of previous generations. It evokes a sense of responsibility to continue advocating for the rights and dignity of queer individuals rather than regressing to previous struggles, showcasing the need for unity and support within marginalized groups.
In practice
During a pride event, to inspire solidarity among attendees.
For the kids out there that are worried about what the future holds, especially the LGBTQI+ kids, our brothers and sisters that came before us didn't fight for nothing. Trust me: we will only move forward, but you need to put your fear aside and find the strength to believe that.
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It is only in marriage with the world that our ideals can bear fruit; divorced from it, they remain barren.
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