This is what hatred and separation lead to: Iran to execute eight gay teenagers and more

Above is a photo from the 2007 execution of two gay teenagers in Iran. Right now, ten young Iranian men are awaiting execution for sodomy, including eight teenagers. It shocking to see and hear about such brutality, but it is a reality that I choose to face. I am angry about it and tonight, will write the Iranian government to voice my outrage. I don't care if my email is ignored because I believe, that a small band of citizens, with strong and loud voices as well as with love in their hearts, eventually make a difference in helping the oppressed. I believe we must be steadfast in pursuing freedom and equality for LGBT people in every country of the world, including the US.

Read Doug Ireland's report about our Iranian gay brothers and sisters.

And while it is easy to rail against Iran and Islamic fundamentalists, I am also aware that some Christian fundamentalists and political conservatives in this country would jail, and maybe even execute, LGBT people today if they could get away with it. Just like they did in the past.

To end on an optimistic note: Doug Ireland reports, despite the threat of death, queer activists are organizing on Iranian campuses, a testament to the indomitability of love and the human heart. I am going to write that letter now...