April 10

Vazquez waits to tell the reader that Mickey and Brian are straight because many people would not take the issue seriously. Many people would think “oh this isn’t an issue of homophobia since the person was actually straight.” It is in fact an issue because it was an act of hate; any act of hate is a problem. So, by disclosing this information later, it helped Vazquez prove her point. She finally discloses this information because it shows that anyone could experience the effects of homophobia not just gays and lesbians. No, I don’t believe the issue of antigay violence is any different when it includes heterosexuals. There is a problem with hate crimes no matter the person, so the issue is not getting any better because heterosexuals get hurt as well. The issue is going to be equally as horrific no matter whom it is targeted against.