So, I was a little late to the party and JUST heard the story of George Floyd.

A black man who was choked to his death by a white officer despite the officer having George's complete cooperation with authority.

Whether this was a hate crime or not it's still absolutely disgusting.

Now I've seen videos of full blown riots in George's name. One side of me thinks George would never have wanted this, and another side says to prove our point and seek justice for George.

However, it seems George has already received some sense of justice since the cop that murdered him was fired and convicted of murder.

It almost doesn't feel like enough, we have to keep in mind that George was NOT the only black man to ever have been killed by a white officer.

So, through the years of hate crimes and discrimination, how do we react? Which reaction is appropriate?

I don't know the answer, but whether I did or not wouldn't change anything that's been going on.

All I can say is, people will do whatever they need to convince themselves George has seen justice. Whether by rioting, protesting, or simply mourning

I have mourned his death because his death was very sudden and upsetting, even for me, a girl he didn't even know. Fly high, George Floyd.

Rest in power ❤

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Now, a different subject upsetting me is what people are threatening the LBGT community with.

On June 1st, the first day of pride month, it's said that homophobes will visit the homes of openly LGBT people, to kill and/or harm them.

This is where I draw the line. You don't agree with LGBT? Fine, you're entitled to your own beliefs. But the second you disrespect and THREATEN the community I have been part of for SEVEN years of my young life, it's on.

I have fought for my parents acceptance, the world's acceptance, my siblings acceptance, my friends acceptance. A threat like murder is nothing to me, and I hope all of my community feels that way, too.

I won't back down, and I'm not afraid. I'm not afraid of death, or harm.

I fear that some people in this community are, though.

No hard feelings for hiding, I understand wanting to keep yourself safe. But, I'm just saying, fighting for your free will is a lot more satisfying.

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That's all, I felt like I had to say something about these topics.