My Jewish-Catholic-Secular Humanist wedding. There was a time when even my marriage was considered unacceptable.
In this country equality has always been applied incrementally–one group at a time because paradoxically too much equality makes for an uneasy world, or so we’ve been led to believe. One might think those who have been equal under the law longer consider themselves more equal than others.
Yes, you’re all equal but you must wait your turn. Don’t want to make anyone uncomfortable, do we.
And so each group seeking equality has had to fight for what was and what is supposed to be equally bestowed by their creator of choice.
Humankind has such arrogance.
In this holiday season as we speak of grace, love, and gratitude we can surely see that genuine equality has little to do with one’s gender, race, orientation, or any other label you’d like to throw in the mix. Equal is not a difficult concept. Any child understands what fair and equal means. It’s appalling this country continues to believe and operate as though they have the right make lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender families wait for equality.
Congratulations to the many beautiful couples and families who were granted the long overdue permission to be legally married in the state of Washington this past week.
May the remaining states, and ultimately the country, follow your lead with haste.
Visit BuzzFeed to view 60 Moments That Gave Me The Chills During Seattle’s First Day Of Marriage Equality. See the faces of those embracing their equality. See their friends and families rejoicing with them. See the world collapse…oh, wait…that didn’t happen. See all the joy and ask yourself why the equality baby steps. If there is one thing we should not seek to delay it is happiness.
The gift of the holidays is a precious reminder that we are all loved!
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