Hi there, closeted pan here.
So today I have witnessed a conversation where a person, part of the LGBTQA+ community have lashed out on someone and though I understand that the minority has been through a lot, it is no way to treat any other person, no matter if they are straight or else.
Considering where we are in this day and age, I think it is safe to assume that most who are in the LGBTQA+ community has been through ridicule and discrimination of sorts, I am no exception from this however I don't see why should we do the same to straight people in a situation where they mean no harm and are supportive of the cause.
That seems to be extreme in the wrong way and only sets back the cause, only ending in negative effects. Yes, sometimes a conversation is in place but if the individual is open minded enough to give a chance to said conversation, aggression is unnecessary and if you apply it you just stoop on the level of those who did similarly to you about your sexuality.
Which is as we know nerve wrecking and often times dangerous.
So please, as a fellow human being I beg of you, not to be so aggressive towards straight people. Not all of them mean harm and lot of them try to actually help and support our cause.
So just be kind and stay respectful. Be the bigger person in the situation. We are all valid human beings, we shouldn't tear eachother apart in these challenging times especially.
Thanks, your friendly neighbourhood closeted pan.