Thoughts on the LGBTQ Dilemma

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I have seen a lot in my life. I've traveled a little, I've partied a lot, and I've seen characters of all kinds that make up this world of ours. One of the nicest people I have met in my 72 years is gay. These people are kind, thoughtful, enthusiastic, respectable, caring, and emotional folk. They like bright colors and enjoy being open with their sexuality. I knew a gay guy that I worked with for a couple of years and he out-dressed me on a daily basis. There is nothing to dislike about these people. Sure you may not agree with their sexual choices but live and let live is what I say. As long as they don't flaunt any weird sexual stuff in my face I am fine with them. I really do believe that a lot of the negativity about LGBTQ people can be attributed to male ego and fear. Fear of perhaps learning something about oneself they don't want to be realized. Fear of the unknown. I think that if these bigoted people who are so against gay people would sit down and get to know them they might be surprised at what they find. This guy that I worked with took me out one night. We went to The Emerald City which was a gay bar downtown. He introduced me to his friends. One of the transvestites there that even was so decked out. Her make-up was immaculate and she was dressed in a long gown that fit her perfectly and looked great. My jaw dropped, that's how nice she looked. I danced with a lesbian and believe me, I was way out of my comfort zone. But, they were so nice. They weren't weird, trying to get fresh, or the least bit sleazy. High class and very polite. I saw a lot less when I was a cocktail waitress. I don't know a lot about transgender or non-gendered people. I do think that young people really need to be sure of their feelings before going through some of the surgeries and taking of hormonal supplements. I can understand middle school's stance on this subject and, to be honest, I don't know the answer except I think that young people need to wait until they are of a consenting age before making a lot of decisions about these types of things. Especially if they are going to be in sports. Teen years are hard enough without adding this element to them. I don't know if I am right or wrong about the previous paragraph's subject matter. I am not knowledgeable on this subject. I wonder how you feel about this subject. What are your thoughts?