What is intrinsically different about how Gays are treated now, and how Blacks were treated during slavery (after slavery and even now)? Think about it... Religion to make them conform / to pacify them; Beatings/ killings to scare them into obedience; Legislation nullifying their human rights. Being Gay (in certain parts of the world) is probably the worst thing that could ever happen to you. So too was being Black back then (and perhaps even now). No rights... No freedoms...No speech...No life... No existence Surely, you may state that "Gays" wield a lot of power these days, but let's look at how many countries have legalized homosexuality [meaning: homosexuals are free to marry]. Investigations show that only 13 countries have legislation reflecting this;