From Victim to Scapegoat: The Tragedy of Lawrence King

[Shana A]

From Victim to Scapegoat: The Tragedy of Lawrence King
Op-Ed

By Sara Whitman | Article Date: 8/05/2008 12:00 AM

http://www.gaywired.com/Article.cfm?Section=73&ID=19826

I'm scared.

For the first time in thirteen years as a parent, I am actually scared.

When my kids were little, I knew they were safe. No one hurts little babies and they were, of course, particularly cute so I had no worries. I also experienced the most acceptance as a lesbian I'd ever had. With my kids at my side, even if they thought I was the 'dad,' people whom I had never before any conversation with would chat away about the baby.

[NicholeW.]

I understand that all so well. What becomes of sensitivity and gentleness in this very macho society we've recreated in the past 8 years; Cowbous ueber alles!