It's a shame anyone has to hide who they are. I don't like that at all. Be it something important like your sexual orientation, religion, or relationship partner, or something trivial like your favorite hobby or band, nobody should have to hide who they are and what they believe. And that's why I talking here today.

I don't think we'll ever truly get rid of the closet. Why? Because we can't talk to each other without getting into a fight. People with different views can't have a discussion without one of them lashing out in anger. People can't explain why they believe in something, because people don't want to hear it. This isn't just a left-right deal; it is internal, even inside movements that supposedly unite people. Our lack of ability to communicate is pulling all of us back. The fact is, there is more common ground between us than we all might think.

-TN05