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Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption THe saLUBnous issue _ cary SHOP Teresa Lond HeaLTH care reFor anaL pap smears EaTinGOUT3 axexis STevens pin UP nov20oo • vol 14 issue 6 1 1> HOOLiGanism & viGiLanTe censorsHip asTro ForecasT "74470"25134 anything but strai by Wayne Bcscn fectivcly by becoming more like the National also, as the Washington Post editorial board dency, fearing that any move to enact legisla­ Rifle Association (NRA) or the American Associ­ says, pressure Congress to take action. On tion will turn into another Don't Ask/Don't tell It was thrilling to participate in the National ation of Retired Persons (AARP). He is correct Sunday evening, following the National Equal­ fiasco. These folks keep telling us to wait for Equality March (NEM) in Washington on Sun that we should organize into a political force, ity March, CNBC's John Harwood, reported that the right moment to take action. day. The event, although smaller than in past but get real. The GLBT movement can't be a White House "advisor" described the years, achieved the desired goal of drawing the compared to organizations that possess im­ marchers as the "Internet left fringe." Harwood I he truth is, there will be no right moment. nation's attention to gay, lesbian, bisexual and mense constituencies. Botox notwithstanding, went on to say that, "For a sign of how seri­ Major issues, such as an economic meltdown, transgender issues. Democrats in Congress we all grow old and that is why AARP has ously the White House does or doesn't take this healthcare, Afghanistan and Iran will always and the Obama administration were also put thirty five million members. America loves opposition, one adviser told me today those be on the president's plate. Or, there will be an on notice that an anxiety-filled GLBT commu­ guns, which is why even city slickers like John bloggers need to take off their pajamas, get election on the horizon, making politicians skit­ nity demanded action, not just flowery words. Kerry and Mitt Romney feel compelled to pur­ dressed and realize that governing a closely- tish about social issues. Thus, there is never a chase varmint guns and tramp though the divided country is complicated and difficult." better time to act than the present, or at least While this was my third march, it was inspiring fields to whack squirrels. lo make up for this the very near future, such as waiting a few to see this event through the fresh eyes of obvious deficit in raw numbers, we sometimes This crude stereotype of nutty and politically months for special strategic concerns. Those Jamie, my partner. He is thirty years old and must supplement traditional politics with unsophisticated radicals typing in their under preaching infinite patience must remember grew up in a small town in rural Nebraska demonstrations, marches and moral persua­ wear is inaccurate and a risky miscalculation. that 15 years have passed since the Don't (population 700). From his vantage point, the sion in the media - anything to get America to Indeed, I would venture to say that many of Ask/Don't Tell debacle. Despite the raucous march was an extraordinarily life-affirming listen to what we have to say. The march did those insisting on swift action - David Mixner, protests of bigots, most Americans are now event. He shared the same look of awe and em­ achieve spotlighting our issues in a way that Richard Socarides, John Aravosis and Paul mature enough to handle GLBI rights. powerment that was on the faces of the ener­ postcards to the White House never could. As Yandura - likely have more political experience getic youth in DC, who will one day become our expected, President Barack Obama's soaring than those questioning the credentials of such My own activist philosophy is simple: Never leaders. The NEM occurred over the objections oratory delighted the sold out crowd at the critics. pass up an opportunity to complement the of Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass), who said that Human Rights Campaign's national dinner. Obama administration or Congress when they the spectacle was a "waste of time." If I were Make no mistake, the speech was historic, and These "malcontents" are savvy and influential earn it. But, never give a pass to politicians Frank, I'd be more concerned about not deliver­ Obama's words have significantly more impact former insiders who are fighting so that we do who do not embrace full equality. ing on GLBT issues while the Democrats control now that he is in office, not just a candidate. It not repeat the disappointment of the Clinton Washington. This may cause disillusionment, was an effective use of the bully pulpit and put years. They are wise and experienced advo­ leading some people to believe that voting is a him squarely on record supporting equality. cates who understand that if we don't live in "waste of time." the moment, it may slip away. Unfortunately, when I woke up, as I told Frank believes that instead ol marching, GLBI MSNBC, I was still a second-class citizen. 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