Every year around this time we are assaulted by a global display of affection that most Western nations dub Valentine's Day. But in all its lovey-dovey intentions, the simple exclusion of non-heterosexual relationships from mainstream portrayal of what this day is supposed to represent makes it even more harmful than amorous or educational. Even now, when we are the vanguards of vicissitude in terms of acceptance of all types of relationships between two humans, even relationships that do not abide to the "norm" set forward by a heteronormative world, so little is done to equilibrate the balance between LOVE and what this said "norm" sees as LoVe. For that reason I would like to commend the Valentine's Day Commercial campaign of Armani Exchange that does what so many of us have not been able to say through words in as little as three pictures.
So tomorrow...when you wake up next to the love of your life or begin the search for your happily ever after, keep in mind and remember that
LOVE = LOVE
and it transcends one's sex, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, race, colour, language, religion, social status, age, ability and political affiliation. Love and let live!!!
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