Speech for Eric Hinsch

IML SPEECH FOR ERIC HINSCH
Below is the text of Eric Hinsch's IML speech that was written for IML (but not presented), reproduced here with his permission.
Eric Hinsch was Mr. Indiana Falcon, from Indianapolis, Indiana
The photo to the left is by one of the backstage handlers.

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A couple of weeks ago I ran into a young gay man while on a camping trip. The young man, 19 to be exact, in the course of a conversation that went well off track, stated that he did not want his 4-year old nephew to see two men holding hands in public, because he didn’t want him to “go through that”. I’m not sure if he thinks you can catch gay or what.

He also stated that he didn’t believe in gay marriage because the majority of American SOCIETY is “religious” and SOCIETY doesn’t approve. Having had a crappy weekend already…and too much wine…I got out of the Jacuzzi and onto my soapbox, managing to get angry enough to shatter a plastic wine glass…fortunately not over his head.

One of the things this 19-year old, self-loathing young man asked me was, if I had a choice, would I be gay. My answer? Absolutely! And I do have a choice. So do all of you.

You have a choice to be proud of who you are.

You have a choice to demand equality…for everyone.

You have a choice to FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS!

And you have a choice of where to sit on the bus.

To this young man, and to those like him, I have this to say:

Stay on the back of the bus, because I’m heading to the front and you are just standing in my way.

Ladies and Gentlemen, be safe, be sane, be consensual, and above all, be healthy.

Thank you.

ERIC HINSCH
Mr. Indiana Falcon
www.indianafalcons.org
MrINFalcon2005@msn.com


		IML SPEECH FOR ERIC HINSCH Below is the text of Eric Hinsch's IML speech that was written for IML (but not presented), reproduced here with his permission. Eric Hinsch was Mr. Indiana Falcon, from Indianapolis, Indiana The photo to the left is by one of the backstage handlers.
OLHP HOME OREGON LEATHER COMMUNITY CALENDAR LINKS TO OREGON & NATIONAL COMMUNITY GROUPS & RESOURCES WEBSITE OF MR. OREGON STATE LEATHER 2004, ANDY MANGELS WEBSITE OF MS. OREGON STATE LEATHER 2004, THERESA "DARKLADY" REED NORTHWEST TITLEHOLDERS Photos and listings of Leather and Bear Titleholders from Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alberta, and Alaska! PANTHEON OF LEATHER AWARDS Information on nominations for these community awards, plus a listing of all Oregon recipients and nominees of the past! OREGON'S ROLE IN THE LEATHER ARCHIVES & MUSEUM Information on the Uniform Room adoption and other donors and pictures! THE IML CLASS OF 2005 If you want to know who will be at IML in May 2005, this page is a yearbook of "The Class of 2005!" NON-COMPETING CLASSMATES CLASS YEARBOOK IML JUDGES			A couple of weeks ago I ran into a young gay man while on a camping trip. The young man, 19 to be exact, in the course of a conversation that went well off track, stated that he did not want his 4-year old nephew to see two men holding hands in public, because he didn’t want him to “go through that”. I’m not sure if he thinks you can catch gay or what. He also stated that he didn’t believe in gay marriage because the majority of American SOCIETY is “religious” and SOCIETY doesn’t approve. Having had a crappy weekend already…and too much wine…I got out of the Jacuzzi and onto my soapbox, managing to get angry enough to shatter a plastic wine glass…fortunately not over his head. One of the things this 19-year old, self-loathing young man asked me was, if I had a choice, would I be gay. My answer? Absolutely! And I do have a choice. So do all of you. You have a choice to be proud of who you are. You have a choice to demand equality…for everyone. You have a choice to FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS! And you have a choice of where to sit on the bus. To this young man, and to those like him, I have this to say: Stay on the back of the bus, because I’m heading to the front and you are just standing in my way. Ladies and Gentlemen, be safe, be sane, be consensual, and above all, be healthy. Thank you.
				ERIC HINSCH Mr. Indiana Falcon www.indianafalcons.org MrINFalcon2005@msn.com
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