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prole_for_peace

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138. I had scotusblog up on one of my monitors at work
Sat Jun 29, 2013, 03:45 PM
Jun 2013

and my brother and I were emailing back and forth about everything happening. We are both straight but we both emailed each other at the same time that we were crying and then that made me cry more and I had to close my office door before someone noticed.

and even typing that just now made my eyes well up again.

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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