I'm a little too young to know about the Harvey Milk assasination of 1978. I am happily a member of Generation X, or Y....whatever people are labeling us 80s babies now-a-days. Well, I only have one remote question that has been plaguing me since my sociology professor (who is living as a homosexual) placed the notion in my head: Why is the "struggle" for Gay Civil Rights often (if not always) equated with Black Civil Rights?

Linking the two seems to be a convient strategy for the group; an easy way to perscute–or guilt trip–those who do not share the same ideals.

I'm finally happy to see that gay, human, history is being shown to others. Every time i hear that Homosexuals didnt have the struggles that other groups have had, I think to myself: "Self.. (hehe), I wonder if they would still say that if they would have learned things like stonewall. How about the way Two spirits were treated when discovered amongst the native american communities by the white men? would they say the same things about the Torments that hitler and his men reserved especially for homosexuals? When saved by the US, thinking they were finally freed, to be told that the germans had the right to do what they did.." This movie is about a real man, a man who struggled against the grains of society and made it. only to be stripped of his life at the end by ignorance.

I would like to say thank you for this small window on the stone wall.

The verdict sparked the White Knight Riots and don't think junk food and depression is a reason to take someone elses life over a job. Enter the Twinkie Defense and it's a sad story out of control political realities that resulted in tragedy. Two years later out of prison takes his own life. Do you think the Cinemark theaters refuses to show the movie totally as a result of anti-gay politics ? Or are there other considerations of concern ? Will the movie add further to emotionally fuel the fire causing more violence and riots in the streets in view of California's vote to ban gay marriages ? Interesting movie and if Sean Penn's in it, want to see the movie. The theory of interpretation of our US Constitution and clarity of the 14th Amendment. It'll come back around for another vote and we'll be watching for fair balance of interests and interpretation. How many controversial movies have been made we've all walked out in discussion for perspective ? They call it democracy and the First Amendment don't they ? A boycott of the film ? Get real and Mel played Jesus ! What is the rating of the movie ?