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Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 44 No. 14. July 6 1981

Pink Triangle Badge

Pink Triangle Badge

A Gay Liberation badge is an excellent way to come out in all situations. All we have to do is wear it. It is perhaps not always possible to work our gayness into every conversation, we may not even want to. But our badge is a constant reminder to our company of what we are, and what we stand for - simple but elegant, yes, I think so -absolutely!

I personally find it hard to understand gays who say:

I've been through the blatant phase (some feel they don't even have to go through it!) I don't feel oppressed, I am free to express my sexuality, and I do.

Not only do I find it hard to believe that they can express themselves as freely as heterosexuals in all the situations which heterosexuals do, it is being very selfish when there are so many gay sisters and brothers who are less confident and need the strength and support of these more confident people.

Such an attitude is a real COP Out, absolutely!

But what do we come out to? When I came out about 12 months ago I found I needed something more than just telling straights, than just being prepared to talk unapologetically; with pride in my gayness.

"It was between the priesthood and homosexuality, so I chose the more sprintual experience."