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Be proud of who you are—there is no one else just like you! There is no shame in living as the person you were created to be. Whether you are gay or lesbian, bisexual or transgender, queer or questioning, or even straight, you have the right to live your life as you see fit, and to love the person of your choosing—no matter what anyone else tells you. When you come out as LGBTQ to those you know and love, you change the world. Each person with whom you share your sexual orientation and/or gender identity is one more person who can now put a face on the LGBTQ community and one less person to act harshly and hatefully out of prejudice. Do we still need Pride parades and Pride festivals and seminars on being LGBTQ today? The next time you observe or hear tell of two women being ridiculed for holding hands in a public place, or of a young man being bullied for being effeminate, you will know that the public understanding of LGBTQ matters is still incomplete, and standing up with pride in ourselves and pride in our communities is still essential.

Finally, here are quotes from two men, both named John, that wrap up the essence of Pride with a big rainbow-colored ribbon: "It matters not who you love, where you love, why you love, when you love or how you love. It matters only that you love." -John Lennon.

"Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love." -1 John 4:7, 11, 16, 18.

P.S. I have decorated my profile page for LGBTQ Pride, including a video and a music player that plays a number of classic gay anthems, for anyone that is interested. Be proud!