Happy and Gay

When we were school kids, the line in a poem ' Happy and Gay' meant cheery: bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; "a cheery hello"; "a gay sunny room"; "a sunny smile" . Interestingly today, if the word GAY  gets uttered in front of any of the family member, you have committed a sin. The word defines 'relating to sexual attraction or activity among members of the same sex.' 


Being the citizens of a country, we are granted various rights, so choosing the sexual orientation, is that not a RIGHT? The concept of homosexuality has existed since ages back, the problem that are so called free society has is with acceptance. The fact that the homosexuals openly admit and talk about their sexual preference is something that bothers the world. Fascinating fact in today's society is that still many people believe that homosexuality is a disease or a state of mind, which will be cured if they marry the opposite sex. Funny isn't it? Ruining the life of two people and families, over a stupid belief.

Recently I managed to grab the screening of a documentary film called 'Jerusalem is proud to present' which talks about the gay and lesbian rights movement in Jerusalem. The most amusing thing I observed is, all across the world, people involve religion in almost everything, and abuse it. Like for instance here, they claim that the gays and lesbians are polluting the holy city of Jerusalem, by having their existence there. I say, it is shallow mentality.

So the article on the front page of Delhi Times today talks about this actor Yuvraj Parasher who got disowned by his family for playing the role of a homosexual on screen. And just in case you  are wondering, he is not gay in real life, just in reel life. How strong are the bonds of families, and how firm is our acceptance to the sexual orientation is clearly proven.

All I would say is, people grow up, really!