If My GLBT Friends Needed a Friend in the WH

It was today. I couldn't believe it. I got an e-mail from a friend in Beantown who saw this post today on FB. He was outraged. He is of the most patient and kindest people, and he is someone I can chat with when I am or was feeling blue about my mom. He had lost his mom a few years ago.

Yes, he is gay. And his patience was tested. He was right to be upset. Here's why.

Using RW talking points in the brief filed incites fear and outrage.

Today, the GLBT community feels betrayal. I'm unclear as to whether or not the DOJ actually had to defend the DOMA act. I'm guessing not, but some lawyers say yes over at the Daily Kos.

I do know that if a certain person's husband had been elected president instead of Obama, this would have not happened.

See Elizabeth Edwards' speech at the Human Rights Campaign dinner in SF 19 months ago.



Too bad she or JRE isn't the AG in charge. I'd like to think Obama is above all of this, but maybe the true colors are appearing.

Thank You, Dr. George Tiller and Eric Holder

A few minutes ago, I went to Kansas.com to read about the preparations for George Tiller's funeral. I've been very concerned for the family that a bunch of wingnuts would show up and try to disrupt the funeral service or block people for paying their respects. One wingnut is there already, but he is not protesting Dr. Tiller's life as much as he is supporting Operation Rescue and the fundies.

Fortunately, the US Marshals are there, along with the Wichita Police for security. The funeral service is at 10am. The American Legion came to honor Dr. Tiller's service in the military. Seems fitting given it is D-Day's 65th anniversary.

I will give an update later when I find more news, but for now, may the service go well. He's earned his final rest, and his family deserves to honor his memory. According to Kansas.com, Wendy Anderson, spokeswoman for Tiller family, just distributed written copies of this statement:

"Family, friends and colleagues have come together to celebrate the life of a devoted humanitarian and loving father, grandfather and husband, George R. Tiller, M.D. People are here today from across the country to celebrate and honor the life of a man who wholeheartedly dedicated his life to kindness, courtesy, justice, love and respect."

I'm praying for peace and for Dr. Tiller's family. It's horrible what they went through, all for women's health services.

Thank you Eric Holder, our national AG, for providing more security requested by the family.


Update: NOW has 25 women standing strong for the family in front of the Church. (photo courtesy of Kansas.com)

My note in the virtual guestbook for the family:

May Dr. Tiller's family find peace and strength during a time of shadows. You can be proud of Dr. Tiller's accomplishments, especially as a family man. You knew his passion for saving women's lives. You knew him as a person of faith. I wish you well as you go through your grief for his loss. Indeed, we are all saddened by his loss, but yours is more than ours. You knew him better than nearly all of us.

And for Dr. Tiller also, Mahler's #2, Resurrection, last movement: