Being gay is no longer a taboo in many parts of society. Back then, people still had such narrow views, but today many of them are more liberal. “15 or 20 years ago it would not have been possible for me to come out. We are very much supportive of the family – the biblical definition of the family unit.”ĭan Cathy, president, Chick-fil-A ( source) “I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.”
Here’s a selection of the most memorable things people had to say about being gay this year. Yes, there were haters who indelibly made asses of themselves, but there was also lot more love than ever before. From the President and First Lady, to talk show hosts, actors, singers, athletes and even Honey Boo Boo, there was no lack of participation in the national dialog about marriage equality, religious freedom, and sex. Over the past year, it seemed as though everybody had something to say about being gay.
