Thanks, Natasha, for making me aware of Gwen Smith's column. I used to enjoy reading her opinions in a now defunct chatroom called "Gazebo," a place where some interesting and very intelligent TS's used to gather. She moderated weekly talks (I think they were on Sunday nights). I'm glad, through your post, to find her website,
http://www.gwensmith.com.
Gwen's article states, "consider President Clinton's take on gays in the military and same-sex marriage as a template for how big ticket LGBT rights issues might be handled in the White House for the next few years. The phrase "going nowhere fast" comes to mind."
And Obama? He might be better but I'm not sure. He seems more style than substance -- he talks in unspecific POLITICAL words like wanting "change" - I get tired of politicians talking of "new tomorrows," "new days," "a country we can be proud of," "a thousand lights," etc., etc. I don't know as Obama would be any better than the Clintons. He reminds me of the Robert Redford film, "The Candidate." Edwards, at least, seems to be more specific but, when it comes down to it, what politician is going to risk his neck in defending a small group from discrimination? It takes guts.
Over time, though, we will win out as new generations take over. As gays and TS's are seen on television and everyone gets used to us, new generations will ask, "What's the fuss about? Pass the discrimination law. Pass gay marriage laws. And move on beyond interpreted liturgy to reality with its REAL problems. Like will the world exist for future generations? The "greatest generation" gave their lives to create a safer world for their kids and grandkids. Society today should learn to do the same.
Teri Anne
