I just finished watching the Season Finale of Modern Family and it brought me to tears as their finales usually do. The episode was so brilliantly written and realistic and touched on so many different aspects. I feel very lucky to be living in an era where gay marriage is recently becoming acceptable across the country. It makes me sad that there is such a judgemental, hateful group of people in the country that have no better way to spend their time than ridiculing people who can't change who they truely are and who they absolutely adore. I don't know what else could possibly test the limits of love than having to hide it publicly, being cussed out, and completely harassed or harmed to defend who you love. How is it so acceptable for someone to get a divorce in less than a year but an abomination to get married to someone you've loved for ten years?
I think I get defensive because my nephew recently came out at age 20. My whole family has sensed him being gay since he was very young and he finally came out. My whole family has been so laid back and welcoming about it. I think my defense comes from defending him in a way and the fact that I don't see where these extremely conservative people are coming from.