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K&R and back atcha! MotherPetrie Jun 2013 #1
What a beautiful message DR. You have a beautiful weekend as well ! nt Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2013 #2
Proud to be GLAD . orpupilofnature57 Jun 2013 #3
You're welcome and may ALL of our COALITION group/members stay SOLIDARITY!1 n/t UTUSN Jun 2013 #4
You might be surprised how many of us belong to PFLAG. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #5
But, but, you're just a grrrrrl ! :0) DonRedwood Jun 2013 #6
I wish there was a similar organization for children of LGBT parents. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #115
well...start one! usually that is more effective than wishing! DonRedwood Jun 2013 #148
Not a bad idea. I'll have to look into this more... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #149
Great post DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2013 #7
even this? DonRedwood Jun 2013 #9
It's never too hot to curl up with a cat mythology Jun 2013 #23
I woke up the other night sweating like a pig and thinking I had a high fever. Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #50
Mine sleeps with me every night. She seems to love the fan. She keeps me safe and helps me sleep! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #116
Mine do too. Many times I've had three. I love it during the winter (except that I can't move much) Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #117
We just want equality for all TxDemChem Jun 2013 #8
Things like that mean even more when they are coming from Texas! DonRedwood Jun 2013 #11
Thank you kindly. TxDemChem Jun 2013 #18
So nice! And thank you! babylonsister Jun 2013 #10
Thanks! And by the way, I don't even like marriage, but I celebrate your ability to choose. Gregorian Jun 2013 #12
I was single for 40 years.... that ended in a heartbeat. DonRedwood Jun 2013 #14
Hey, not supporting other human beings nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #13
For a lot of us, I imagine, this is a personal matter MrScorpio Jun 2013 #15
I've actually been considering going to SF to join the party Mr.Bill Jun 2013 #16
As someone with maybe total TWO straight friends IRL, closeupready Jun 2013 #17
Thanks! And I enjoy celebrating! But it was for selfish reasons... jazzimov Jun 2013 #19
All that matters is that you're an ally now! Politicub Jun 2013 #39
I'm glad you were paying attention! DonRedwood Jun 2013 #70
Seems like he's jumping up and down in support of LGBT rights to me. He's now in Africa, which Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #20
It's remarkable how much Obama has done, isn't it? Politicub Jun 2013 #40
But it'll never be enough. When Clinton signed DOMA into law, then went around the country Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #43
I absolutely agree. And on a nationwide level, maybe the most. DonRedwood Jun 2013 #71
I think he has clearly done the most... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #103
I agree. President Obama has been an amazing advocate for gay rights! bbkenn92 Jun 2013 #112
And we thank ye gay DUers for keeping us on our toes! And... arcane1 Jun 2013 #21
well guess who the straight people have been learning from Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #22
+1. n/t pnwmom Jun 2013 #82
congrats cprompt Jun 2013 #24
Now maybe we can move past sexuality labels Generic Brad Jun 2013 #25
To me there is no such thing as "gay rights". It all boils down to human rights. No sane society bluestate10 Jun 2013 #26
bluestate...just your comment alone is exactly what I am talking about. DonRedwood Jun 2013 #72
+1 Universal Human Rights. It's that simple. idwiyo Jun 2013 #88
Damn skippy. riqster Jun 2013 #92
thankyou Don olddots Jun 2013 #27
You're Welcome! Mahalo to you, DonRedwood Cha Jun 2013 #28
I agree. The most admirable kind of politics is on display when people stand up for other people... Smarmie Doofus Jun 2013 #29
Happy for you. riqster Jun 2013 #30
Right there with you, riqster! arcane1 Jun 2013 #33
No wine smiley, so... riqster Jun 2013 #42
We really need a wine smiley! arcane1 Jun 2013 #55
Oh, agreed. riqster Jun 2013 #56
Indeed, that's a great reason. Another great reason is that beer sucks! arcane1 Jun 2013 #63
Depends on where it's from. riqster Jun 2013 #64
A lot of us stand with you. nt awoke_in_2003 Jun 2013 #31
K&R caseymoz Jun 2013 #32
Your rights are our rights Hydra Jun 2013 #34
Sadly, not everyone feels that way! DonRedwood Jun 2013 #73
Thanks for posting. a la izquierda Jun 2013 #35
DOMA was such an insult to the children of all those families. DonRedwood Jun 2013 #74
Likewise. a la izquierda Jun 2013 #140
We travel with copies of our domestic partnership in case we have to fight DonRedwood Jun 2013 #150
Wow. I can only imagine - for me of course, closeupready Jun 2013 #108
Thanks. a la izquierda Jun 2013 #141
I hate people that stick their noses into other peoples business. AAO Jun 2013 #36
"straight but not narrow". I love that. That is me. applegrove Jun 2013 #37
... DevonRex Jun 2013 #38
This is such summer-hazz Jun 2013 #41
A hearty welcome to DU! DonRedwood Jun 2013 #75
Thank you for the welcome summer-hazz Jun 2013 #84
I'm black. I'm a woman. And I'm straight. And I stand with LGBT!! Human rights!!!!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #44
And I'll return that favor anytime!! DonRedwood Jun 2013 #76
Indeed!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #105
Wonderful Post Rooting for the Dems Jun 2013 #45
Not the same...We do understand, though. We married very young and not much... Tikki Jun 2013 #46
kr Norrin Radd Jun 2013 #47
Sometimes it just takes one person to open someone's eyes. Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #48
Thank you so much. Those compliments are rare and much cherished. Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #49
THen I need to say thank you more often because I see reason to every day on here DonRedwood Jun 2013 #77
KnRnBookmarked chknltl Jun 2013 #51
Well I just ate awesome Mexican food, vanlassie Jun 2013 #52
And thank you for having the courage to be who you are.... blackspade Jun 2013 #53
K&R DeSwiss Jun 2013 #54
I have a gay family member, so for me it is personal. alfredo Jun 2013 #57
I think everyone has a gay family member pnwmom Jun 2013 #68
Seeing your happiness makes me happy! dkf Jun 2013 #58
Thank you. That was lovely! glinda Jun 2013 #59
Once upon a time I had a gay cousin. He committed suicide in 1978, kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #60
My best friend did the same in 1980 DonRedwood Jun 2013 #78
How nice of you Don! redwitch Jun 2013 #61
What a lovely post TuxedoKat Jun 2013 #62
Aw Baby, you brought tears to my eyes. nolabear Jun 2013 #65
:) Th1onein Jun 2013 #66
Have a wonderful weekend! Lugnut Jun 2013 #67
I might have made it to a 50 year anniversary but I made a grave mistake DonRedwood Jun 2013 #124
Thank you for your post. pnwmom Jun 2013 #69
You're one of those people I was thinking of when I wrote this. DonRedwood Jun 2013 #79
Thank you, DonRedwood. pnwmom Jun 2013 #81
Agreed Fearless Jun 2013 #80
I thank you too. tblue Jun 2013 #83
The AIDS crisis hit our community hard in the 80s DonRedwood Jun 2013 #126
You are my hero! tblue Jun 2013 #151
aw THANK YOU Don Skittles Jun 2013 #85
having your back is the least we could do. cali Jun 2013 #86
K&R Its an honour and a duty, IMO. Thank you for your kind words, lots of hugs to you and idwiyo Jun 2013 #87
Well, we are family. Right? And we have sons, brothers, daughters, sisters, moms, dads, cousins... mnhtnbb Jun 2013 #89
WOw! DonRedwood Jun 2013 #127
Thank you sarge43 Jun 2013 #90
I support HUMAN RIGHTS etherealtruth Jun 2013 #91
Nice post. DCBob Jun 2013 #93
I went to school down the street from the Stonewall HockeyMom Jun 2013 #94
Aha!! I knew from your posts you had a special connection on this issue DonRedwood Jun 2013 #128
Wow, thanks. hamsterjill Jun 2013 #95
:0) People who have the longest path see the most DonRedwood Jun 2013 #129
love, baby bigtree Jun 2013 #96
Thanks, DR. DinahMoeHum Jun 2013 #97
Wonderful message to greet the day with. WilliamPitt Jun 2013 #98
No crying baby? DonRedwood Jun 2013 #130
Indeed. WilliamPitt Jun 2013 #142
celebrate this weekend, thank you for your message but your(our) fight is not over dembotoz Jun 2013 #99
Most families have members who are LGBT Ligyron Jun 2013 #100
Welcome to DU! DonRedwood Jun 2013 #132
What a wonderful post! lunatica Jun 2013 #101
I have no idea how many gay people I've known. Half-Century Man Jun 2013 #102
Me and the Mrs. walkerbait41 Jun 2013 #104
Well, thank you very much! ANd welcome to DU!! DonRedwood Jun 2013 #133
While gays may be the ones who seem to immediately benefit from this... Blanks Jun 2013 #106
These are all really excellent points. closeupready Jun 2013 #109
you always have such kind and thoughtful posts RainDog Jun 2013 #107
K&R sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #110
K&R!!! K&R!!! K&R!!! K&R!!! K&R!!! RKP5637 Jun 2013 #111
K&R Lunacee_2013 Jun 2013 #113
Absolutely! And a hearty welcome to DU! DonRedwood Jun 2013 #135
If I can't stand up for your rights. Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2013 #114
Don, another thing: Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #118
Lovely post. To the dismay or amusement of many co-workers, this southern granny has always txwhitedove Jun 2013 #119
I love grannies best!! Can't argue with a granny...just gotta say, "Yes'm" :0) DonRedwood Jun 2013 #136
K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2013 #120
This is my town, St. Petersburg, Fl. happening this weekend. Rebellious Republican Jun 2013 #121
NICE! calimary Jun 2013 #146
Cool, you all need to be as equal as anybody. Katashi_itto Jun 2013 #122
And thank you wryter2000 Jun 2013 #123
Beautiful post-you express my feelings too...n/t Rowdyboy Jun 2013 #125
Pity everyone doesn't have this kind of support, eh Rowdy? DonRedwood Jun 2013 #137
I wish you both a great weekend as well! Greybnk48 Jun 2013 #131
We need to get past this problem of attaching sexual labels to human beings Coyotl Jun 2013 #134
I had scotusblog up on one of my monitors at work prole_for_peace Jun 2013 #138
I've lost count of how many gay friends I have going back to 1972. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2013 #139
I'm with you Chaco Dundee Jun 2013 #143
Damn, Don! This is the highest rec'd OP I've seen in months! Congratulations! Number23 Jun 2013 #144
Even cranky DU needs a Thank You every once in a while. DonRedwood Jun 2013 #147
"Straight but not narrow"! What a cool bumper sticker! calimary Jun 2013 #145
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