Its unfortunate you would have to fight at all for your rights, but we dont seem to have managed to move beyond superficial ignorance, in many ways. Racism is still alive and well, too. A persons sexuality and nationality, etc etc, doesn't define that person, or even describe them... I hope that your anger and hurt fade with time, and I wish you smoother paths for the future. Be who you are, do what you do, and let all these fools suffer their loss without further thought. They dont matter, and shouldnt occupy space in your heart and mind...