But if you look at it, the word "homosexuality" in the public eye still has a taste of reluctance, and it is far from being widely accepted. In my impression, it is related to the topic of homosexuality and can be used in Li Yinhe seems to be the only public figure fighting for the interests of homosexuals at the political level. Dr. Li often justifies homosexuality in mainstream media, and will always be controversial. The one time I remember most was when she entrusted the National People's Congress to submit a proposal to legalize gay marriage last year. When I saw the news, I burst into laughter. Anyone can guess the final rejection result that is the same as the actual one. Although this proposal must be actually needed, it is at least 20 years earlier than the current social voice. The proposals and announcements of the mayfly shaking the tree have failed again and again, and the outcome of Li Yinhe's various efforts will always be a Sisyphus-style and tragic failure.
After watching the movie, I suddenly thought, what would happen if Li Yinhe took the road of Harvey Milk, ran for the National People's Congress, and then continued to make proposals? If she also took gays to the parade and accepted the real debate, would the rights of gays and lesbians in our country be improved?
I'm afraid everyone will think that my premise is a fool's dream.
Let’s put aside the topic of homosexuality first, let’s talk about a book called “American Grassroots Political Diary”. The author Lao Yao is an international student in the United States. The book records in detail how he participated in the election and collected signatures after he joined the Liberal Party , the experience of canvassing votes for Kerry and other political activities. Halfway through the book, I have doubts: Where did this guy get his enthusiasm? ——As a Chinese without a green card, Lao Yao does not even have the right to vote, and the little-known Liberal Party has only a few thousand party members, and the funds are too tight. Pay out of your own pocket to take a ride in. This is not in line with the thinking of our people! But gradually reading the back, this mystery was solved by the author's small victories one after another: through the efforts of him and his colleagues, the name of their party chairman was successfully printed on the ballot; According to media reports and citations, the minor party has received an equal share of attention with the two major parties on the issue of the motion. ——The reason why Lao Yao and his colleagues, as well as the American civilians in the pen, are so passionate about politics, it is precisely because their efforts can really achieve tangible results and bring about real changes. And Harvey Milk and his friends, it is also from such a small mayfly, step by step, ceaseless efforts, legally won more power, and finally achieved the effect of shaking the tree.
But compared to others, our Dr. Li is beyond his reach
. There are two scenes in the film that impressed me the most. One is when the gays in the neighborhood gathered in anger, Harvey yelled at the police and demanded "application for march" , in our opinion, "miraculously" immediately obtained the site approval, and then successfully channelled the people's grievances that were generally congested by the dammed lake through the parade, and also added a powerful weight to the continued appeal of group rights. The second is that Harvey cited the inscription on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty and the contents of the Declaration of Independence at a party against the sixth bill to prove that "all men are created equal, endowed by creation with inalienable rights", The well-known quotation quickly resonated with all audiences and successfully occupied the commanding heights in the sense of national civilization.
Dr. Li can't do either of these things. Parade is completely a taboo word in our society. Even during the so-called opening period of the Olympic Games, the previous one has not been realized. The so-called "walking" and "group shopping" are like "gangs with the nature of underworld", absurd and tacit. It exists in the media, if it is really holding a slogan, shouting slogans to gather and appeal, breaking the tram boom like in the movie... It's too familiar, isn't this a "mass incident"! What we also lack is a social norm: a text like the Declaration of Independence that touches all heartstrings and gives people courage and wisdom. Sorry, no. If it must be said that there should be such a role in granting freedom and rights, there is also the constitution, but now I ask you, do you believe it?
We need more diverse values and more transparent channels for voice. Respect for the law should be a talisman for a society, and corresponding procedures should play its due role. If the demands of legitimate rights must be realized through chaotic waiting, it can only be said to be a perverted distortion of the legal society. We can say, I'm not gay, I don't have to ask for equal treatment at work and legal marriage, but please continue the sentence in the same sentence: I'm not a hepatitis B patient, I'm not a rural hukou, I'm not a forced eviction household, I'm not a high polluter Chemical neighbors, I'm not...
"Only thing they have to look forward to is hope." Just before "Milk" was on, California had just passed Bill 8, which decriminalized gay marriage. Harvey Milk has become a legend, the pursuit of fairness and freedom will still be woven with flowers and thorns, twists and turns and light. But please never give up hope, eventually you will see that even a little candle can gather into a brilliant galaxy.
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