May 28, 2013
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The Homo Standard Or Stop The Hate, Free Kate
While much progress has been made on gay rights over the course of the past few years, there are still some areas where we remain far behind and where a double standard exists. Take for example the case of 18 year old Kaitlyn Hunt of Palm Bay, Florida. She is in high school and dating a 15 year old girl. And because of this, she is being prosecuted for two felony counts of “lewd and lascivious battery on a child 12-16 years of age”. I can’t begin to tell you what is wrong with this case.
First of all, there is a world of difference sexually between a 12 year old and a 15 year old. It is safe to say there are probably tens of thousands of 15 year olds having sex in this country and who the hell knows how many around the world. Face it, teens are sexual beings, even at 15. A typical 12 year old is not sexual and probably not having sex. I know there needs to be a line; I get that, but when you have somebody who is 18 and dating a classmate, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Why is it okay when she is 17 but the day she turns 18 all of a sudden it is wrong?
In addition, you and I both know damn well that if this were a straight relationship, the likelihood of charges being brought up would be slim and none. Kaitlyn potentially could have her entire life altered and ruined because some parents and a fucking prosecutor don’t approve of gays.
Fortunately we live in the internet age. And that means you can protest and petition a hell of a lot easier and with more of forum and chance of reaching people to tell your story. Which is where the wonderful change.org comes in. Kaitlyn’s kick ass dad has started a petition which you can sign by going to the link below:
Comments (4)
It is appalling how behind our country is with gay rights. I can’t even believe how intolerant and close-minded people are. Federal laws need to change NOW. Don’t leave it up to the states.
I’m on the fence on this one. The law needs a high school relationship exemption or something. Lots of men get prosecuted for the same crime and it doesn’t have anything to do with sexual orientation. I’ve also read the ages different in a few articles… Basically what I’m saying is that it is shitty she is be prosecuted but I don’t think the DA is on a gay witch hunt. Yes the parents alerted the cops because they blamed her for turning their daughter gay, but she did break the law (a law that applies to straight high school couples as well)
@PennyLumpkins - I can see your point. but knowing the bible belt, it would not surprise me if they are doing it because she is gay. besides, I don’t think people should be prosecuted if you are sleeping with somebody who is only 3 years younger then you.
@ShamrockLover - this is true, but we have made a ton of progress over the course of the past 4 or 5 years. and when I think about how bad it is in other countries, it makes me feel grateful.