I wonder…

I’ve always wondered what I would have done when faced with really tough decisions. Would I have been brave enough to step foot on the Mayflower in search of religious freedom? Would I have thought Jesus was the messiah, a prophet or delusional if I had met him in person? Would I have opened my doors to a Jewish family seeking safe refuge during the holocaust? Would I have stood up for civil rights in the South by offering Rosa Parks a seat at the front of the bus?

Oh sure, it is easy, from the safety of the present for me to think I’d have made the courageous decision. But what would I really have done?

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to vote on the controversial constitutional amendment to define marriage in the state of Texas. There is no question where I stand on this issue. And in my naiveté, I believed with all my heart that human rights would prevail.

This morning, the headlines broke my heart. “Gay marriage ban affirmed” Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! My state let me down yesterday. But I believe the world can change and will change for the better. I’m deeply sorry for any one who is being denied their equal right to marry. Don’t give up the fight.

2 comments

  1. You’re not the only one who was naive. There are still constitutional challenges to be made. Before that occurs, there is still information to spread about what Prop 2 does, and how far reaching it will be. I plan to scream that information from the rooftops. If I can change my mother’s mind, I know other minds can be changed.

    In the meantime, you’re still going to be one of our bridesmaids and be part of one of the most kickass lesbian Jewish weddings ever! We’ll make sure plenty of Red Bull is on hand.

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