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Rainbow flags should be raised high!

So, I just looked outside and noticed the world hasn't ended yet. I know, shocking, isn't it?

Sarcasm aside, it's about damn time! Some conservatives, however, seem to be confused by the word oppression, in claiming that the Supreme Court's ruling is an oppression on religious beliefs. I'm sorry, but that's not oppression. People are still free to believe as they so choose. Oppression is a person being disowned by family after coming to terms with who they are. Oppression is being fired from a job due to whom they're sexually attracted. Oppression is being denied hospital visit rights of a partner. Oppression is being denied service because of who a person is. Oppression is being beaten on the streets for looking a certain way. Oppression is being withheld equal rights under the law. The LGBT community has been oppressed for far too long and it's about damn time they're provided equal marriage rights! Congratulations to all of my gay and lesbian friends! Let's all celebrate, raise those rainbow flags high, and continue to fight for equality!
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