What Matters About a Person
Your worth as a human being isn't determined by who you love. What matters is:
- Your character and integrity
- Your contributions to society
- Your skills and capabilities
- How you treat other people
- Your work ethic and professionalism
What doesn't matter:
- Who you're attracted to
- Who you love
- Your gender identity
- What consenting adults do in private
Sex Is Private
A person's sexuality should not be the defining factor of their identity or value to society. Private relationships between consenting adults are exactly that—private. Judge people by what they do and who they are, not by who they sleep with.
Equal Rights for All
LGBT Americans deserve the same rights, protections, and dignity as everyone else:
- Employment protection — No one should be fired for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender
- Housing protection — No one should be denied housing because of who they love
- Freedom from violence — No one should face harassment or hate crimes
- Equal treatment — Same rights in healthcare, education, and public accommodations
- Right to love — Marriage equality and family recognition
- Right to authenticity — Live as your true self without fear
Why This Matters
LGBT rights aren't "special rights"—they're equal rights. The same freedoms everyone else enjoys.
Simple principle: If someone is a good employee, good neighbor, good citizen, and good person—who they love is irrelevant. Focus on what actually matters.
Support & Resources
Organizations supporting LGBT rights and providing resources:
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
America's largest LGBT civil rights organization working for equality.
Visit HRC →The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBT youth. 24/7 helpline: 1-866-488-7386
Visit Trevor Project →GLAAD
Working to accelerate acceptance for the LGBT community through media representation.
Visit GLAAD →Lambda Legal
Fighting for civil rights of LGBT people and everyone living with HIV through litigation.
Visit Lambda Legal →National Center for Transgender Equality
Advocating for policy change and equality for transgender Americans.
Visit NCTE →It Gets Better Project
Uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBT youth around the globe.
Visit It Gets Better →Crisis Support
- Trevor Project Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386 (24/7 suicide prevention for LGBT youth)
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (peer support hotline)
- LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Report Discrimination
- EEOC (Employment): www.eeoc.gov or 1-800-669-4000
- HUD (Housing): 1-800-669-9777
- Department of Justice: civilrights.justice.gov
💡 Remember
Love is love. Families come in all forms. What matters is treating every person with dignity and respect—regardless of who they love. This isn't political—it's basic human decency.