Posted on 06/30/2002 6:21:07 AM PDT by chance33_98
California Governor Gray Davis
Gay Pride Celebrations 2002
I am pleased to welcome all who have gathered throughout Californa for this year's Gay Pride Celebrations. I commend the organizers of this year's events for their hard work and ongoing support of California's diverse communities.
The tragedy of September 11 has reminded us of the price of intolerance and the true blessings of freedom. The victims and heroes of America's tragedy were brothers and sisters of every race, creed, religion and sexual orientation. They embodied the American ideals: liberty, humanity, unity and diversity.
Gay Pride events are a celebration of those American ideals. They are an inspiring symbol of California's commitment to defend the cause of freedom and justice. As we vigorously renew our dedication to a country that is a beacon of tolerance, it is our obligation to ensure that every citizen enjoys full and equal protection under the law, regardless of who they are, where they live or who they love.
Our pledge to respect the basic human dignity of every Californian would be impossible without the dynamic and determined effort of our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Through principled political leadership, and effective grassroots activism, California has established an enviable human rights record:
We banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in housing and employment. We enacted legislation to protect our schoochildren from discrimination and harassment. We ended the statewide ban on adoption by unmarried couples. We appointed more lesbians and gay men than any administration in California's history. We enacted the nation's first statewide domestic partners registry in 1999. And, in 2001 we were victorious in our battle to expand the rights, responsibilities and benefits of domestic partners. When I signed AB25, we created the strongest domestic partnership law in the nation, second only to Vermont.
This landmark legislation strengthens families, promotes responsibilitiy, and marks a meaningful advance for the gay and lesbian community in California. I extend my thanks to all the organizations that have worked so tirelessly to register thousands of domestic partners since the law was enacted. We can all take pride in our collective accomplishments in the fight to defend freedom and create opportunity for all Californians.
On behalf of the people of the State of California, I extend best wishes for successful Pride events.
/s Governor Gray Davis
If Gray could put a price on intolerance he'd encourage it and then tax it.
How about the basic human dignity of the children molested by these degenerates?
I guess they don't count in the peoples republic of kalifornia
Gay Pride events are a celebration of those American ideals
So now we're linking HOMOSEXUAL "Pride" with the attack on Sept 11th? I'm not quite sure what Grey-out is saying here. Were we attacked because we didn't value homosexuality enough as a nation? The only thing more puzzeling than why these liberals feel the way they do, is why so many people are taken in by this garbage.
And, I am so SICK of hearing that word "diversity."
"If we can't shove our 'lifestyle' in everyone's face, the terrorists have won."
/sarcasm off
You may not be that far off. Davis was a good friend of Condit. We all know about Condits lifestyles. Birds of a feather flock together.
A connection between gays and 9/11? How about "we were rear-ended by Islamists on 9/11?"
To: All
Just for your information. Two major sponsors of this parade include Budweiser and Borders Books. We should not be giving them any of our money. To do so is to support this vile display.
21 posted on 6/30/02 8:16 AM Pacific by goodieD
(thanks for the info, goodieD)
(Yes, there are lesbians, but there are about half as many as gays, so straight men still win in balance).
Accordingly, I don't understand why homosexuals are so offensive to so many guys. They are simply a way of reducing competition, and the typical straight male - including me - needs all the competition reduction he can get!
That all being said, Gray Davis' statement is cliche-ridden, pretentious nonsense. September 11th taught us that, sadly, mixing cultures isn't just invigourating (as with me and the Venezuelan girl I've fallen for) - it can be dangerous, as with September 11th.
Rather a bad moment for tolerence, no?
Isn't it interesting that the "American Ideals" now include both unity and diversity? When I think of diversity nowadays, I think of a women's studies class and its stale prose and mindless hatred of white males. Reminds me of gay bashing, which - ironically enough - is roundly condemned in womens' studies classes.
D
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