Comments on: Withers: Maya Angelou calls for gay marriage rights http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/ The daily news source for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:14:23 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: porter http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-60095 porter Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:53:58 +0000 http://www.365gay.com/?p=7704#comment-60095 God bless maya angelou if more people were open minded in their thinking oh what a wonderful world this would be, people who sit by and do nothing while others rights are being violated are guilty of passing judgment against their own people if we are all made in the lords image this is unacceptable for any person to have to endure this long of a struggle God bless maya angelou if more people were open minded in their thinking oh what a wonderful world this would be, people who sit by and do nothing while others rights are being violated are guilty of passing judgment against their own people if we are all made in the lords image this is unacceptable for any person to have to endure this long of a struggle

]]> By: Doug Stuart http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-59975 Doug Stuart Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:43:38 +0000 http://www.365gay.com/?p=7704#comment-59975 Many years ago (1996 I think), I was privileged to hear Ms. Angelou as a key note speaker (for lack of a more dignified term) at the Gay/Lesbian Choral Festival in Tampa Forida. As a gay Canadian male, I had not yet heard of this wonderful woman, but later grew to admire and respect her. Her support of the gay community and equality in general is not new-found. It will hopefully become an example to all. I struggle to understand the "racial issue" as it applies to our neighbours to the south, but as I understand it, traditionally the black culture is not pre-disposed to support the gay community. I hope your new president will eventually turn this around! I will continue to hope for your success in achieving equality in every respect, in every state. I hope that our (Gay Canadians) experience and success can help generate hope and inspiration for marriage and complete civil and human rights in all of North America. Many years ago (1996 I think), I was privileged to hear Ms. Angelou as a key note speaker (for lack of a more dignified term) at the Gay/Lesbian Choral Festival in Tampa Forida. As a gay Canadian male, I had not yet heard of this wonderful woman, but later grew to admire and respect her. Her support of the gay community and equality in general is not new-found. It will hopefully become an example to all. I struggle to understand the “racial issue” as it applies to our neighbours to the south, but as I understand it, traditionally the black culture is not pre-disposed to support the gay community. I hope your new president will eventually turn this around! I will continue to hope for your success in achieving equality in every respect, in every state. I hope that our (Gay Canadians) experience and success can help generate hope and inspiration for marriage and complete civil and human rights in all of North America.

]]> By: Mercedes http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-59917 Mercedes Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:56:47 +0000 http://www.365gay.com/?p=7704#comment-59917 Thank you Maya Angelou. Thank you Maya Angelou.

]]> By: TigerTzu http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-59798 TigerTzu Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:05:32 +0000 http://www.365gay.com/?p=7704#comment-59798 Sessy Said: "Now maybe some day, someone from the white gay community can perform such a kind gesture. Then it might start to open up a dialogue between the two cultures." The white gay community made gestures decades ago when they marched with Dr. King. Shame it took 40 years for some to acknowledge that. Sessy Said: “Now maybe some day, someone from the white gay community can perform such a kind gesture. Then it might start to open up a dialogue between the two cultures.”

The white gay community made gestures decades ago when they marched with Dr. King. Shame it took 40 years for some to acknowledge that.

]]> By: Sessy http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-59796 Sessy Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:52:37 +0000 http://www.365gay.com/?p=7704#comment-59796 Maya Angelou is such an inspirational woman. Now maybe some day, someone from the white gay community can perform such a kind gesture. Then it might start to open up a dialogue between the two cultures. Maya Angelou is such an inspirational woman. Now maybe some day, someone from the white gay community can perform such a kind gesture. Then it might start to open up a dialogue between the two cultures.

]]> By: Jax http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-59792 Jax Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:40:50 +0000 http://www.365gay.com/?p=7704#comment-59792 Menstruator, are you serious??? You cannot be serious!!! Where have you been?? Under a rainbow-coloured rock??? There are many straight allies. And some of us do care what some straiights think! My mother, for example, a dtraight and wonderful woman, inclusively-minded since she was in her teens (she is in her 70's) very much supports the gay community here in Canada. All the straight people I work with care as well. In fact, I am on a diversity committee at work (the provincial govt) that is exceptionally highly-regarded at work and we fully support gay-rights in the States as well. It is hard to remain optimistic in a time of fighting for equality but your words only hurt the cause. Peace and love to ALL who support us in our fight for equality world-wide. And hugz to you cause I think you need one. Menstruator, are you serious??? You cannot be serious!!! Where have you been?? Under a rainbow-coloured rock??? There are many straight allies. And some of us do care what some straiights think! My mother, for example, a dtraight and wonderful woman, inclusively-minded since she was in her teens (she is in her 70’s) very much supports the gay community here in Canada. All the straight people I work with care as well. In fact, I am on a diversity committee at work (the provincial govt) that is exceptionally highly-regarded at work and we fully support gay-rights in the States as well. It is hard to remain optimistic in a time of fighting for equality but your words only hurt the cause. Peace and love to ALL who support us in our fight for equality world-wide. And hugz to you cause I think you need one.

]]> By: Joe http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-59791 Joe Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:45:33 +0000 http://www.365gay.com/?p=7704#comment-59791 I wish that those who regularly bash minorities, especially African-Americans, when some individuals oppose same-sex marriage would give credit to the many people of color who DO support marriage equality. I wish that those who regularly bash minorities, especially African-Americans, when some individuals oppose same-sex marriage would give credit to the many people of color who DO support marriage equality.

]]> By: equalnotspecial http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-59790 equalnotspecial Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:37:05 +0000 http://www.365gay.com/?p=7704#comment-59790 We need all the help we can get. It will take everyone speaking out to overcome the stereotypes and lies used to marginalize us. We need all the help we can get. It will take everyone speaking out to overcome the stereotypes and lies used to marginalize us.

]]> By: The Menstruator http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-59787 The Menstruator Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:08:52 +0000 http://www.365gay.com/?p=7704#comment-59787 Maya is great, but nevermind the celebrity, who cares what straight people think? There are no real straight allies. Maya is great, but nevermind the celebrity, who cares what straight people think? There are no real straight allies.

]]> By: Jay http://www.365gay.com/blog/053109-maya-angelou-calls-in-for-gay-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-59785 Jay Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:06:21 +0000 http://www.365gay.com/?p=7704#comment-59785 Maya Angelou is not only a wonderful writer, she is a person of genuine moral authority. I am very grateful for her support. Maya Angelou is not only a wonderful writer, she is a person of genuine moral authority. I am very grateful for her support.

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