Alan Turing

It was sad yet interesting to read this article on Turing. Not knowing much about this situation and what had happened to him came as a shock to me.

Thanks to Turing and his efforts during World War II, he saved out country from starvation. Yet, due to unequal right back then, he was to sentenced to chemical castration for the crime of gross indecency for being a gay man. Alan cracked coded messages sent by the Germans which in part, saved America.

I think it is really sad what happened to Alan. Just as the article puts it, what could this brilliant man have done for our country if he was still alive? What if he had lived his life to the full potential? Yet, I think it is great how he is being honored with the Icon award. With this, his name is getting more recognition and many more are hearing this story. Rather then look at someones sexuality, it is more important to view their POTENTIAL and what they can bring to the world. I know times were different back then and it was considered the worst to be seen as gay, yet Alan could have done so much for America if he was still here. I think it is important to realize that we should not judge a book by its cover, rather what someone has to bring to the world, such as Turing.