The Times of Harvey Milk - Reflection #2

Reflection #2

            Harvey Milk was such an inspiration to many people, even to me. It was grief-stricken that he died in the end. But he fought for what was right and helped many people, especially the LGBT community.

            I am not into politics, but to see Harvey being himself in front of many close-minded people made me feel brave. The Times of Harvey Milk was a great film documenting Harvey’s struggles while running for office as a superintendent.

Harvey’s personality was amazing. He was always smiling and being content just to reach his dream of equality. Not only did he stand up for gays and lesbians, but for everyone. Many one-sided people did not understand this. Towards the end when his counterpart – Dan White, kills him, people start noticing this. I got a little emotional and felt for Harvey. He was such a great man and for him to die trying to change the world was motivating.

If he were still alive today, many things would have changed. For example, there would be more people supporting gay rights and gay marriage. From seeing this film, I’ve realized that we have come along way. Everyone deserves to live no matter, what race or ethnicity, or sexual orientation. We should be free, we are different, but that doesn’t make us less human.

Many people today, for example, Lady Gaga, are fighting for equality, love and acceptance. She is empowering youth to be themselves and love who they are, that is why I love her and look up to her. I know if Harvey Milk was still alive he would’ve loved her. I wanted to see this documentary for such a long time and now that I saw it, I realized that you should be proud with who you are because you are special. You were born this way and it doesn’t matter where you come from and what your sexual orientation is.