Quote by Ed Koch

No, I am not a homosexual. If I were a homosexual, I would hope I would have the courage to say so. What's cruel is that you are forcing me to say I am not a homosexual. This means you are putting homosexuals down. I don't want to do that.


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Summary

In this quote, the individual states that they are not a homosexual, but also express a desire to have the courage to openly admit their sexual orientation if they were. They find it cruel that they are being forced to emphasize their heterosexual identity because it indirectly puts down those who identify as homosexual. The individual wishes to avoid perpetuating any discrimination against homosexuality by affirming their own sexual orientation.

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Courage
By Ed Koch
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