Stating the obvious, but, pride is about pride in the face of oppression. It's not about being a hero for existing, it's about being a hero for existing and bravely choosing not to hide your identity despite the shitty fuck attitudes of people like this who would inflict real harm given the slightest chance.
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Stating the obvious, but, pride is about pride in the face of oppression. It's not about being a hero for existing, it's about being a hero for existing and bravely choosing not to hide your identity despite the shitty fuck attitudes of people like this who would inflict real harm given the slightest chance.