This heartfelt defense of gay marriage speaks to the desire for justice and equality that is also present in the disability community. As a gay man who has found a life long partner, I couldn't resist using this forum to share this touching testament.
"I just couldn't bring myself to tell an entire group of people in our community they are less important, less worthy, or less deserving of the rights and responsibilities of marriage than anyone else, simply because of their sexual orientation."
In the end, when I speak about disabilities on this blog, I speak about difference. The reason I feel somewhat justified in publishing my thoughts is because I think I understand difference because I am gay and because I want to understand members of the disability community. I think that once you have crossed the line into being a minority or a member of a marginalized group, you have a fair understanding of part of what other marginalized people feel.
Thank you Mayor Sanders for your courage to search and speak your heart.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Standing up for difference
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4 comments:
i LOVED this, it's hard to find people who are willing to do the right thing these days.
love your blog and wish i had only found it sooner!
This was really touching.
It's always refreshing to see (1) a man that can openly express his feelings in a society that often discourages men from doing so for fear of appearing weak or effeminate, and (2) a politician that is actually doing his job by serving his constituents.
Great post, Will. Nothing like starting my Tuesday morning teary-eyed. It's nice to remember that not all politicians enter politics simply for power, but because they are actually committed to making a better society.
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