At
Shadow Fleet, we strive to be more than just a
Star Trek RPG and this is evident from many of our previous articles, features and special events. For the month of June, we're taking this to a new level by openly endorsing Gay Pride Month in true
Star Trek fashion.
Here at
Shadow Fleet we believe that nobody should be disadvantaged purely on the basis of their sexuality, whether you are straight, bisexual, gay or even transgender. We believe Gene Roddenberry's ideals as seen throughout
Star Trek can be applied to many real life issues, including the issue of gay rights.
A hundred years ago it was actually illegal to be gay in a lot of countries, including many of those we associate with gay rights such as the United Kingdom. Over time, attitudes towards gay people gradually changed but it was a slow process. In fact, only recently the United States government repealed the "
Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law prohibiting gay people from openly serving in the country's military.
As we go into June and the month that is widely celebrated as Gay Rights Month, please take a moment to consider supporting this worthwhile cause and remember, being gay isn't a choice. It's a fact of life.
If you have a worthy cause you think
Shadow Fleet should celebrate, email your ideas to
[email protected] today.