Texas State Senator Supports LGBT Rights!

[PoliticalTorch]

State Senator Hinojosa wrote a wonderful letter to his daughter in support of LGBT rights! It should be noted that Senator Hinojosa is a senator from the red state of Texas! And it is so great and truly refreshing to know that not everyone there is bigoted, prejudiced, or discriminatory when it comes to LGBT citizen rights. As one who has a complete open-mind to these important issues I fully support Senator Hinojosa in his effort to rid Texas of the prejudice that has run rampant for so long a time. It is important to note that a federal judge has also struck down Texas' ban on Gay Marriage recently! People's attitudes are changing in the U.S. and Texas must surely follow! The Senator's letter is truly wonderful and no doubt very comforting to those who have suffered from anti-Gay discrimination not only in Texas but elsewhere!

Texas lawmaker pens letter to lesbian daughter pledging support for gay rights ? LGBTQ Nation

 

[R.D.]

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[Pogo]

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Worked fine for me. Here's what you missed:

Dear Kris,

From the moment you breathed life, when you first smiled up at me, I knew how strong the love of a father could be. An unconditional love for such an innocent child that only a father could know. As you began to grow, I hoped for a safe environment for you and wanted to protect you from the harsh realities of this unjust world.

But as you matured into a strong young woman, I began to realize there were cruelties I could not protect you from — simply because of your sexual orientation. I could not protect you from the discrimination, ignorance or hate.

I knew that we have discriminated in our country against women until we gave them the right to vote. We discriminate, and often continue to do so, against African-Americans, people of Jewish decent, and Hispanics. However, I was unprepared for the discrimination you would experience for being gay.

As your journey into adulthood revealed that you are gay, it made no difference to me. You are still my daughter. You did not change. I will always love and support you unconditionally. Fathers love their children who have physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or are multi-ethnic. There are all kinds of children. A father’s love is without end. Why would sexual orientation change anything?

I know you have encountered many challenges and struggles because of your sexuality, but I also know that my love has given you strength and courage. Views are changing as people begin to accept and understand that same-sex couples are part of our communities, culture and country. They live in our communities, work in our communities, attend church in our communities, and volunteer for our military where they fight for our freedom and liberty. They are our sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, and colleagues and friends. Same-sex couples should be allowed the freedom to marry one another and be treated with dignity and respect.

It saddens me to know that you live your life in a society that views you as “different,” or as someone who should not enjoy the same basic rights as a straight person does. You are my daughter — you deserve the same love and acceptance and to share in the same freedoms to marry the person you love.

As a society we should not tolerate acts of discrimination, hate or violence for any reason. We are all equals. I remain committed to the cause of equality and most importantly in fighting to protect you and the children of all fathers. All men and women should have the freedom to choose their partner.

As you are all grown up now, you will still always be my little girl. I am very proud of you. I hope one day that you, too, can experience the love for a child. And I hope one day that your children will live in a world where they will not need protection for wanting to marry who they love.

With love,
Dad​

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[R.D.]

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Thank you anyway

 

[Pogo]

I thought you said the link wouldn't work?

Oh well it is a lovely sentiment worth a post.

 

[R.D.]

I did. I considered that a plus

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

So what? A Democratic State Senator publicly supports gay rights. The sky is also blue and the sun is yellow. What is newsworthy about this?

 

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Maybe Texas is learning. The GOP should put a stop to that......

 

[September]

Texas is an awesome, beautiful place with powerful culture and a strong people, despite some of its fucked up laws and views.

Do not expect its culture to evolve as quickly as many of the smaller, weaker, less significant states.

 

[PoliticalTorch]

So what? A Democratic State Senator publicly supports gay rights. The sky is also blue and the sun is yellow. What is newsworthy about this?

What is newsworthy about this is that in a red state he had the guts to come forward in support of his daughter and in support of ending the bigotry, hate, intolerance, prejudice, and discrimination that Texas is known for. People will listen when a public official comes out in support of something and coupled with the recent federal court ruling that the Gay Marriage ban is unconstitutional in Texas that can only be a PLUS for obtaining the rightfully deserved civil and human rights all GLBT citizens in Texas deserve to have! That took courage on the senator's part and he is to be Congratulated for having an open mind and a Big Heart in regard to this important issue!

 

[PoliticalTorch]

Texas is an awesome, beautiful place with powerful culture and a strong people, despite some of its fucked up laws and views.

Do not expect its culture to evolve as quickly as many of the smaller, weaker, less significant states.

While that may be true, the fight for Equality has to start in Texas! More Gay and Lesbian couples need to file lawsuits in order to obtain their marriage rights. The federal ruling that Texas discriminates against its Gay and Lesbian citizens where same-sex marriage is concerned is a Plus in trying to curb the discrimination and prejudice that is so prevalent in Texas. And yes, I'm sure Texas is a beautiful place with a powerful culture and a strong people who can become even stronger by shedding old and antiquated draconian laws that have no place in Texas law books and gravitate towards full inclusion and equality for its GLBT citizens.

 

[Pogo]

So what? A Democratic State Senator publicly supports gay rights. The sky is also blue and the sun is yellow. What is newsworthy about this?

What is newsworthy about this is that in a red state he had the guts to come forward in support of his daughter and in support of ending the bigotry, hate, intolerance, prejudice, and discrimination that Texas is known for. People will listen when a public official comes out in support of something and coupled with the recent federal court ruling that the Gay Marriage ban is unconstitutional in Texas that can only be a PLUS for obtaining the rightfully deserved civil and human rights all GLBT citizens in Texas deserve to have! That took courage on the senator's part and he is to be Congratulated for having an open mind and a Big Heart in regard to this important issue!

Hmm - " the bigotry, hate, intolerance, prejudice, and discrimination that Texas is known for" seems a bit strong. No more than anywhere else. My impression is, if anything Texans are known for straightforward, no-bullshit down-to-earth saying what they think, and that's a good thing. One thing you don't find a lot of in Texas is pretentiousness. That's its best feature.

In terms of overall general intolerance, to the extent a blanket statement can be made at all, I'd put it far ahead of some of its neighbors to the east.

Don't get me wrong, I hate, loathe and detest the Dullass Cowgirls, but unless you're ESPN it's not football season yet so we'll leave that there for now...