For all my liberals from southern states, time to start calling other liberals out. Liberals in particular attach many stereotypes to this region of the U.S., and it’s time to clarify some things. Yes, I’m gay. No, my sexuality was not oppressed while living in Virginia. No, racism does not only exist in the south. No, a southern accent does not imply ignorance, illiteracy or stupidity. No, not everyone who identifies xemself as a “hick” discriminates against others of different races, religions or sexual orientations. No, not everyone in the South is religious. No, not everyone in the south is conservative. So dispose of your liberal sympathy for my growing up a queer youth in Virginia or take it elsewhere.
Southaphobia perpetuates the idea that prejudice only exists in, or mainly exist, in southern states. Nowhere in the U.S. is a safe haven from prejudice and discrimination. Acknowledge this, stop pointing fingers down at the south and help our country progress out of its backward ways.
I am totally with you. Prejudice bigots are anywhere. If you think that the south is just full of prejudice, and that the north isn’t, re-evaluate your prejudices please.
(Source: sorryexcuseforasociallife)
