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> <<would get to my post since I feel that as a straight person I take so many
> simple things for granted and anything I write about gays/lesbians could be
> perceived as presumptuous.>>
My sentiments exactly and I sure hope I did not offend
anyone or seem
presumptious either, speaking from the position of a
straight person. For me, it
is difficult to stay silent about such an atrocity. I
dont want to just turn
the other cheek, I need to speak out, to advocate, to
support my sisters and
brothers in the gay community. The very least I can do
is talk about it, say it isnt right, say it is NOT
okay just because it happens. I will continue to have
open discussions with my 16 year old daughter about it
too .
> <<When I saw this tragedy inBelgrade, I felt shocked and angry.>>
I was shocked and angry to hear about it too.
<<If I had
> been there, I don't think Icould have stopped myself from trying to interfere
> with the attackers. Thisincident seems especially dreadful to me because so
> many people wereinvolved - not only the hooligans, but also the onlookers who
> cheered themon. It was a terrible crime against humanity.>>
Im not sure I
would have been able to just stand there and do
nothing had it happened right in
front of me either.
thanks again for bringing this to the forefront
Marian. I think it is so important and definitely
needs to be discussed.
Mags.
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And this loving is a drawing close,
a tuning in, an opening.
Until one perfect moment;
but how can it be expressed?
A receiving, an enfolding
as I cradle you in my arms.
Within my heart, within my soul,
You are my true love.
--Garnet Rogers
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