[Steve_Seattle]

" . . . and denied basic rights (especially during the AIDS crisis . . . "

Really? I don't remember that. All I remember is restrictions on homosexuals being blood donors, which isn't exactly a "basic right," and has nothing to do with living your everyday existence.

Even back in the old days, homosexuals were rarely arrested unless they were caught engaging in public sex acts, which would also be a crime for heterosexuals.

[mumblypeg]

“..denied basic rights (especially during the AIDS crisis..”

Like bath houses and glory holes.
I remember the gays screeching like banshees when their “right” to have sex with multiple anonymous partners & spread a deadly STD was shut down by the health department.

Now they’ve got Truvada & they’re arguing amongst themselves over whether it’s more authentically gay to use it, or not.