Some read my aunt’s story in “Love’s Gay Impressions.” After her funeral this month, I shared the link with the fabulous Buddy. I pointed out the number of visitors who have peeped in from the Middle East. I said in the message, “This is a sign that Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is history and people are free to be…!”
Looking at the ones who have joined from the
Middle East, from countries that penalize someone for saying in public “lesbian”
or “gay,” and from countries where blogs are blocked, it’s obvious that some Westerners
are launching their gay spirit into orbit and letting love decide where it will
land. You, being there and doing what you do, are contributing to the
evolution.
Sure, the West has a long way to go. Recently, an immigrant from India informed the state of Mississippi that it hadn’t
ratified the 13th Amendment. (It’s the one that abolishes
slavery). This week, the President
had to publicly state that prohibiting some citizens from some rights
is completely unconstitutional. And, there’s a
viral video about a homophobe who ranted amidst passengers that got
involved. They clapped to support the
open and loud protests of a confident gay man who braved the hate-spewer within
the tight confines of a moving subway cabin. It’s only a matter of time until humans hold other humans accountable
for being humane.
People all around the world are responding to
and demanding their God-given and Spirit-driven freedom. The best part is—altruists
are popping up and popping off for goodness sake.
Since the last “Lesbians Linking Lands,” another dozen countries peeped in: United Arab Emirates, Jamaica, Malaysia, Armenia, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Ireland, Iraq, Romania, Puerto Rico, Egypt, and Pakistan. To all of the new visitors, I say, ترحيب , Bienvenu, Selamat Datang, Bari galu'st, Pari yegak, Sadarayen piligannawa, Ahla wa sahlan, Céad míle fáilte, ترحيب , Bine ai venit, Bienvenido, Ahlan wa sahlan and Khush āmdīd!
Wherever you are, be the “free” you wish to see
in the world. You are part of this historical evolution, “)!
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