We’re not gay firefighters, teachers, mechanics, musicians, or
clerks. We’re firefighters, teachers, mechanics, musicians, and
clerks who happen to be gay! Our sexuality is but one part of
who we are. There’s so much more to me than that!” --Oliver, age
35  The letters LGBT (or GLBT) are often used as an abbreviated
way of referring to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
individuals. Sometimes “Q” is added to include those who are
questioning their sexuality.  An "A" can also be added to
include allies, or people who support and advocate for LGBT
rights.  Straight, gay, lesbian and bisexual are words used to
describe sexual orientation-the enduring emotional, romantic, or
sexual feelings to other people. Heterosexual (straight)
individuals experience these feelings primarily for people of
the opposite sex.  Homosexual (gay or lesbian) individuals
experience these feelings primarily for people of the same sex. 
Bisexual (bi) individuals experience these feelings for people
of both sexes.   Gay can be used