A Protest for Gay Rights

In the Los Angeles Times, there was an article about two men being kicked out of the mall for showing affection to one another. A week prior to the protest, the two men, Daniel Chesmore and Jose Guzman were at the Westfield Galleria in Roseville. They were approached by a security guard who told them that if they kissed one more time, then they would have to leave the mall. All the two men were doing was showing affection toward one another which consisted of holding hands and kissing. “I kissed him on the cheek. That’s how my boyfriend and I show affection, Daniel Chesmore told Fox 40"(LATimes). And on Saturday, a week later supporters of gay rights stood outside the galleria, protesting for the two men that were disrespected, for doing something that is natural and every other couple does. Galleria officials welcomed the event. and they said that they wanted people to feel comfortable, and the event organizers were happy to know that the event was allowed, and they hope everyone who has heard the story, stands up and protects gay rights and equality. When the security guard approached the couple, they began recording the conversation, “If you continue to kiss, you will be asked to leave the mall. Period,” a voice on the recording, apparently the security guard, said. “I counted you guys kissing 25 times. I told you before, we contact any couple ... about this”(LATimes). Chesmore is a student at UC Berkley, and Guzman is a Berkley graduate, and both felt as though they are treated differently because they are gay, and it made them sad to know that that is how people think and behave. Gay people are human beings as well, just like anyone else, and they should receive the same treatment and get the same rights as anyone else. People deserve to be treated equally without any objection.