Down Low Brothers/Sisters

This is something that really should be talked about more often. Because people try to ignore it, pretend it's not there, just don't talk about it, it has become an epidemic. An extremely deadly epidemic. I think most people on the "DL" (the DL or down low for those who don't know is the term used to describe someone who has relationships with people of the opposite sex while secretly having sex with someone of the same sex) are afraid of what people will say to them if they knew they were having sex with people of the same sex. Although in some cases, people just want to have their cake and eat it too figuring if they're honest they'll lose their current relationship, and life as they know it will be over. However, think about this, if you are on the down low, behavior which could lead to all kinds of diseases and/or emotional distress, you are just as bad as, if not worse than the people who would/ do judge you. Be honest up front. Give your potential partner a chance to make an informed decision about whether or not they want to be with someone who has same sex tendencies. Also, if you are not on the DL, PLEASE PLEASE practice safe sex! STD rates are skyrocketing around here and that is just sad especially when it could be so easily prevented. All I'm saying is this, if you're on the down low and thinking about pursuing someone new, stop and think about how your lifestyle, your not being honest from the door will effect the person you're pursuing. I think just boldly lying about who you are, what you do is one of the worst things you could do to someone. It isn't fair to your partner and it isn't fair to you. What about if kids become a part of the picture? How will your not being honest effect them? I can only imagine what it must be like to feel like an outsider, to be shunned because of your feelings, what you are attracted to. I can only imagine how it feels to desire something you have always been taught is wrong and against the God who created you. That has got to be one of the toughest things to go through in the world, and I think if more people tried to be understanding of other people's feelings, were more willing to be a listening, non-judgemental ear we wouldn't have so many people feeling like they had to lie about who they truly are and the STD rates wouldn't be so high... What do you think?