I have been seeing a lot of people asking how it was possible for the shooter in Orlando to get in the club. From what I’ve read he basically shot his way in, but it has shown me that those not in the LGBTQ community and those who have never been to a gay club don’t know how drastically different from regular clubs they are.
The gay club is not just a spot to go get drunk, dance and party. It is a sanctuary, a safe place filled with folks who are just like you, who don’t judge you and want nothing more than to be themselves and free.