As Lacey High juniors walked home from their school’s prom, a crowd on a rooftop bar would cheer out to the passing couples with “Kiss Her!” and explode in laughter and more cheering. Theodore Vidal and Colin Beyers were fearful on how the patrons of the bar would react to their relationship as they passed, donned in matching dark blue suits and pink ties and united together with hand-holding. But instead of the expected negativity and insults, they were greeted with yelling of “Kiss Him!!!”, which they obeyed like the other couples and received praise and happiness for.
While this is a sweet moment and reflection that there’s increased support for LGBT couples, this was a single moment of acceptance and wholesomeness and not a defined view that everyone is supportive. Just like some of the positive efforts and results of the Civil Rights Movement and even the 6/26 same-sex marriage right passed during Obama’s presidency, it is not a downright solution or sign that everything is fixed, but is either a symbol of a step towards positivity or a sign that our efforts are working.
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