Reply #13: This is why I'm uncomfortable with pairing the two struggles

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And I only bring this up because so many posts today are substituting the word "black" for "gay" to get a reaction.

First off, in this country, a nonwhite person will be quickly prejudged based on the color of his/her skin (most of the time).

Nonwhites do not have the option of simply not revealing their race--it is immediately noticeable (in most cases). Therefore, racial minorities face a different set of challenges in every aspect of American life--from equal education, to securing home loans, to getting employment, equal pay, etc.

On the other hand, a gay person has the option of whether or not to reveal his or her sexual orientation (in most cases). I haven't heard of any cases where gays are automatically cheated by lenders and what not. Or automatically charged a higher price when purchasing a vehicle. This is why a lot of African Americans take offense when some gays and/or Jewish people (who in many cases might look just as caucasian as a non-Jewish person) claim to face the same discrimination. One of the biggest issues faced by gay americans is the right to marry. Well I'm sorry, it's just not the same.