[My gay child] would be a soldier, and he would change the slogan from 'Don't ask, don't tell' to 'Don't fuck with me, queen!!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reclaiming agency and pride in the face of military discrimination policies.
- In plain terms
- Gay soldiers should be proud and demand respect instead of hiding who they are.
- What can you take from it?
- Demand respect and visibility rather than hiding your identity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you respond to exclusion?
- What does visibility mean to you?
Another view
The tone is confrontational which may not resonate with all audiences.
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