We are ALL equal

Thanks to Jake for sending out the following clips.

This is so sad.


My friend Candice, some of you know her as Shannon, has been writing to the local papers about the issue of deaths and homelessness in the GLBT community. Unfortunately she hasn't been getting the response one would hope for, of compassion. Instead she has been getting a cold shoulder, a message of indifference which is sad to see. Why can't people just get along. It's not like allowing the GLBT population to live their lives is going to harm you or your kids. You aren't popping into peoples bedrooms, are you? They aren't harassing you or making your life less enjoyable. Are they? If so, why?

GRRR... this issue has always gotten to me. Back in high school there was a club, the Gay/Straight Alliance, which received a lot of press. The club just wanted to meet together on school like any other club would do. It was a club that allowed people who felt ridiculed, out of place, and alone to express their feelings in a safe place with others who could relate. A place for compassion, understanding and help. Well, as you may know, the club was denied that right. There were protests, school board meetings, and heated debates on the issue. I remember sitting in my English class during a big walkout. The teacher decided to give a pop quiz that day. I took it and finished early thinking I would walk out soon after. Well, that wasn't to be. Keeping me glued to the window and not out on the street was the statement she made. It was something like this,"If you leave you will fail the class". She felt so strongly against equal rights for students and against free speech that she threatened failing those who believed in something else. Ever since then I have made it a point to take action, thanks Mrs. Smith. Ironically, her close mindedness has opened up my eyes to what I can do to help others facing injustice.

Speaking of close minded individuals, the following clip exemplifies one. It is an audio clip of Sally Kern, a representative of Oklahoma.



A friend posted a bulletin that said that Mrs. Kern's son is gay. If that is true, my heart goes out to him.

Write her and let her know what you think.

Ms. Kern's contact information:

Capitol Address:
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room 332
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 557-7348.

District Address:
2713 Sterling Ave.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73127.

Email: sallykern@okhouse.gov or srkern@cox.net