Wait one minute!
Let's dissect this for a moment, if we may.
A day of silence for homosexual and alternative sexual orientations? Hmm... at first, it's a considerably kind thought, but let's look at it deeper.
If the day is a day of silence, where people who are homosexual (or in support of humosexaliy), how are they supposed to express their pride at being homosexual or in support of homosexuality? How are you supposed to encourage more awareness of your orientation when you can't talk about it? Ut oh ... I think I'm starting to see some problems.
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A Worst Case Scenario - A Satire
a play in one act by Rance
Setting: The curtain opens on two chairs, both of which are inhabited by a character; STEVEN and JANE. STEVEN may be wearing whatever the director deems appropriate, and JANE's costume is also free-reign as well. The setting is androgynous and may be anywhere. The time is variable and may be located in any semi-modern era. There is a banner hanging on the background of the set that says, "NATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE," which should remain as a prominent part of the set throughout.
STEVEN: Hi, Jane.
JANE: (silence).
STEVEN: It's such a pretty day. How are you doing?
JANE: (silence).
STEVEN: That's strange. You're very quiet today.
JANE: (silence).
STEVEN: I see how it goes! (he laughs.) Okay, okay. You're giving me the cold-shoulder. I understand. Is there any reason why you're being so quiet?
JANE: (silence).
STEVEN: ... Well, I can take a hint, I guess. Do you want me to go?
JANE: (silence).
STEVEN: I'll stay. Is that okay?
JANE: (silence).
STEVEN: Jesus, Jane! Why do you have to be so difficult to work with! Jane, I've been thinking a lot lately ... and I've been wondering about you. I've noticed that you don't really go out and hang out with guys or particularly try to make any male friends. I mean, I've known you for what, fifteen years? Never once have you even gotten rip-roaring drunk and tried to take me in the bathroom! Most women do that around me, you know? All I'm trying to say, (he sighs and shrugs), is that ... if you're choosing at any point to come out of the closet, you know ... you know you can talk to me about it. You know that, right?
JANE: (silence).
STEVEN: (dejected.) I guess I'm not a good confidant, then, am I?
JANE: (silence).
STEVEN: Does ... does this mean my friendship is over? Oh, but Jane, I ... I wanted to tell you something. Something important... something that I know that, even if you're not homosexual, you might be able to accept. (He takes in a breath.) Okay. Here goes. Jane, I'm gay.
JANE: (silence).
STEVEN: Jane?...
JANE: (silence).
STEVEN: (bursting into tears.) OH GOD! Why won't anyone understand! They just give me the silent treatment, and I can tell NOBODY! NO ONE! Whenever you sons-of-bitches find out that I'm homosexual, you always respond with this passive-****ing-aggression or turn your back or refuse to acknowledge me anymore! Why did I even need to come out of the closet anyway! I hate you straight people -- you never think it's good enough to talk to me! That's it, Jane! We're over as friends! If I can't trust in you anymore, then who can I trust in?
(STEVEN stands up and marches off. From off-stage, there is a single gunshot and the sound of a body slumping to the ground. A single tear slides down JANE's cheek. The curtain falls.)
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Okay, so maybe that's a bit extreme ... but I don't truly understand how not speaking at all helps someone speak out for their support of an alternative sexual orientation. And if somebody is unaware as to why you're silent, and it's a good time to let them know, how are you going to let them know? How are you going to make others aware as to your standards and purposes when you can't even speak?
If anything, it should be National Stand-On-The-Rooves-And-Shout-Out-Your-Homosexuality Day! Be proud, but always with respect to others and their sensibilities, too -- don't hide it behind silence, even if that silence has a a good explanation!