Log Cabin Greed
Filed by: Bo Shuff
November 3, 2008 3:30 PM
http://www.bilerico.com/2008/11/log_cabin_greed.phpSelf preservation is human nature. It is in fact animal nature. However, one of the fundamental components of the American psyche is a sense of community. That those defined in common by geography, demography or other common factor will look out for each other and, to some extent, advocate on behalf of others within the same community.
We stick together for the greater common good, and we know that if one of our community is harmed, we are all harmed. Unlike wild animals, we do not see an attack on one as the benefit of the rest. When the weakest wildebeest becomes lunch the remaining herd breathes a sigh of relief. When the weakest among our community is harmed, we share a collective concern and we figure out how to prevent it from happening again.
For many years I have had much discussion with Log Cabin Republicans and other LGBT people who were supporting Republicans for office, and I have attempted to be open minded and learn from them. I, at one point, even advocated for support of Sen. Gordon Smith (R-OR). However, I keep coming back to a massive struggle with this type of support, for a number of reasons.
