Macho makeover for figure skating in the 2010 Olympics? "Along with the more masculine presentation, skating officials say it's also time to throw away the frilly, sequin-clad outfits in favor of simpler, more uniform looks."
Looks like the boycotted hotel owner in San Diego is trying to reverse his fortunes by talking about donating to gay rights groups the same amount he donated in support of Prop 8: $125,000. Boycott worked?
DADT teaches prejudice, and uses our tax dollars to do it. We will never reach full equality as long as our government continues to teach that it is not only acceptable but necessary to treat us as less than equal. Please, write, call, e-mail, or whatever you do, to Obama and your representatives. Repeal is a must, and the sooner the better. Feel free to use anything from this letter I sent to Obama today:
I am concerned about recent statements by your administration which indicate repeal is no longer a priority. The only purpose served by DADT is to perpetuate the very prejudice is was designed to indulge. Repeal should be a priority as it uses our tax dollars to teach discrimination and prejudice. As you said: "America is ready to get rid of the “don’t ask, don't tell” policy. All that is required is leadership.”
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DADT teaches prejudice, and uses our tax dollars to do it. We will never reach full equality as long as our government continues to teach that it is not only acceptable but necessary to treat us as less than equal. Please, write, call, e-mail, or whatever you do, to Obama and your representatives. Repeal is a must, and the sooner the better. Feel free to use anything from this letter I sent to Obama today:
ReplyDeleteI am concerned about recent statements by your administration which indicate repeal is no longer a priority.
The only purpose served by DADT is to perpetuate the very prejudice is was designed to indulge. Repeal should be a priority as it uses our tax dollars to teach discrimination and prejudice.
As you said: "America is ready to get rid of the “don’t ask, don't tell” policy. All that is required is leadership.”
Came across this & thought others might have an interest...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.tvguide.com/American-Idol/Adam-Lambert-Gay-1006723.aspx