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LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, and Transgender. They are humans and should be
allowed to live their life how they want. 42 percent of LGBT members are reportedly living in
unwelcoming communities (11 Facts LGBT). Discriminating against those of the LGBT
community only raises the suicide and depression rates. It is also against the constitution to
discriminate against those in the LGBT community. They also get denied equal rights on a daily.
people claim that it is unnatural to like someone of the same sex, people in the LGBT
community should be accepted because they are regular Americans they just prefer a
different sex, they play a big role in the community, and gay marriages are allowed in all 50
states.
People in the LGBT community are being denied equal opportunities. The Williams
(Gates). This means they are treated differently because who they choose who to like. Evidence
supports the claim because 43 percent are being treated differently over what sexuality they
prefer.
How would it feel living in an all gay community and being treated differently or denied
equal opportunities because a citizen likes women? This is how these men and women feel
everyday, More than half of Lesbian, Gay, and Bi pupils have experienced direct bullying
("LGBT Facts and Figures). It is like Americans do not care that they are discriminating or
treating LGBT members different. The world would be much better for them if America just
Discrimination is not the right way to treat someone no matter of their preference. It
should not matter if people like men or women that does not determine the kind of person they
are. Someone can be the nicest person in the world and like men that should not make people
look at them differently. When going out in public Thirty-seven percent of respondents said
they were made to feel unwelcome ( Ross). Discrimination only makes the other person look
weak. As shown below is a graph that shows you how many LGBT members are being
discriminated against.
Discrimination creates higher rates of depression and suicide. 11% of young male
suicide decedents who were identified as gay (Haas). This means the stress put on these young
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men caused them to commit suicide. We need to make LGBT members feel more welcome.
There is no reason to treat them badly just because they do not like what others like. That is like
saying you are going to bully someone because they like Mcdonald's and you like Burger King.
Most problems LGBT members have to face is using the restroom, this should not be a problem
but this is where they face most of their problems. Almost 60 percent of transgender Americans
have avoided using public restrooms for fear of confrontation, saying they have been harassed
and assaulted, according to the largest survey taken of transgender people in the United States
(Trotta).
In the restroom transgenders are usually verbally or even physically abused. These
incidents usually cause transgenders to avoid using the restroom in public. Imagine how they
must feel to be harassed everywhere they go even in the restroom. Instead of harassing them
America should accept the fact that times are changing. Although others have different
perceptions of being discriminant you should just treat people how you want to be treated.
These everyday events builds up stress and depression until that person feels like they can
take it anymore and try to take their own life. What is the point of putting someone through so
much pain? Last year 29% of suicides were those of the LGBT community (Suicide and the
Gay Community). America needs to find a way to make life better for them so these members
will not feel the need to commit suicide. If we could make the LGBT community more welcome
Discriminating against those in the LGBT community is also against the 14th
Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that one cannot ...deny to any person within
its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. This means denying those in the LGBT
Other sources, however, argue that LGBT protections are unconstitutional . In addition
administration failed to follow even the basic legal procedures for altering agency rules...
(Pruitt). Although they say they do not follow the procedures to altering the rules it is still in the
constitution. Others also say that if the LGBT members are constantly being discriminated
against and harassed why do they not go to the police. If that was the case they would be going
to the police station every second of the day. If needed the United States government should put
more laws in place to help out the LGBT community. Hopefully with more laws in place they
will not feel the need to take matters into their own hands and just go to the rightful authorities.
If you were apart of the LGBT community you would be used to not being treated the some.
People tend to look down on those who are attracted to the same sex. In this generation and
todays society it is a disgrace to prefer to date or marry someone of the same sex.
There was a shooting in Orlando, Florida at a gay club in 2016. The club was one of the
best known gay clubs, and the place was packed with both gay and straight men. The shooter
killed 49 victims and injured dozens of others. He targeted this club because he had a problem
against gay people. Hate crimes like this are occurring on a daily basis they may not be major
like this event but it is still a problem we face today. This type of discrimination is what causes
LGBT members to commit suicide or go into depression because who really wants to live their
America should really make a change to make the LGBT community feel more
welcome especially because there are so many members. There are approximately 9 million
LGBT Americans, a figure roughly equivalent to the population of New Jersey (Gates). You
should not mistreat or judge those because of who they chose to spend their time with. More
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states are starting to pass laws in favor of the LGBT community. America must continue to take
one step at a time until a change has been made and the LGBT members are treated equally.
In conclusion discrimination against those in the LGBT community is a serious issue that
should be addressed. They are a valuable asset to the community and should be treated equally
and with respect. If needed the United States government should put more laws in place to help
out the LGBT community. Hopefully with more laws in place they will not feel the need to take
matters into their own hands and just go to the rightful authorities.
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"LGBT Facts and Figures." Stonewall. N.p., 27 Jan. 2017. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.
Ross, Crosby Burns and Philip. "Gay and Transgender Discrimination Outside the Workplace."
"Suicide and the Gay Community." Gay Activist. N.p., 21 Feb. 2017. Web. 06 Apr. 2017.
Trotta, Daniel. "U.S. Transgender People Harassed in Public Restrooms: Landmark Survey."
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