Editorial
I am certain of nothing but the holiness
of the heart's affections,
and the truth of imagination.
—John Keats
In the 2008 edition of Passport’s
annual Swimwear issue, we celebrate same-sex love and
affection. This may be considered a gratuitous “public
display of affection” by some, or a “fashion
faux pas” to others, but to us it is an essential
part of our lives. Affection and
love nurture the body, mind, and spirit, providing us
with the support we need to face the challenges that confront
gay men and women in an often hostile world. Unfortunately,
there are far too few places in the world where we can
show our love for one another without fear of recrimination
or violence. As a result of the ongoing homophobia that
exists, same-sex affection is often something that can
only be expressed behind closed doors, or in the privacy
of our imagination. While we may still have a long way
to go before we feel safe and secure in expressing our
love for one another publicly, we must never waver in
our commitment to achieve full and equal rights for gay
men and lesbians everywhere.
In celebration of our love and our lives,
we dedicate this issue of Passport to all the men and
women around the world who have dedicated their lives
to making sure that the dream of equal rights for gay
people will soon become a reality.
—Robert Adams
[Published:
April, 2008]
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