[Grovenet] Jerry Sanders, mayor of San Diego, takes a stand on behalf of equality

[Alana Graham]

FROM: THE RAW STORY  (www.rawstory.com)  9/20/07:  

REPUBLICAN MAYOR OF SAN DIEGO FLIPS TO SUPPORT GAY
MARRIAGE!!!

9/20/2007 @ 8:20 am
Filed by David Edwards and Muriel Kane 

The Republican mayor of San Diego, Jerry Sanders,
announced in a highly emotional speech on Wednesday
that he had decided not to veto a council resolution
that would have reversed California's ban on same sex
unions. "My opinions on this issue have evolved
significantly," he stated "as I think the opinions of
millions of Americans from all walks of life have."
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Sanders, who was police chief before becoming mayor,
had originally intended to veto the resolution in
order to remain consistent with his campaign promises
and with the sentiment of most of his supporters, and
he changed his mind only at the last minute. 
"The arrival of the resolution to sign or veto in my
office late last night," said Sanders, choking up with
emotion, "forced me to reflect and search my soul for
the right thing to do. I've decided to lead with my
heart ... and to take a stand on behalf of equality
and social justice."
"I just could not bring myself to tell an entire group
of people in our community they were less important,
less worthy, or less deserving of the rights and
responsibilities of marriage," Sanders continued. "The
concept of a separate but equal institution is not
something I can support."
"I have close family members and friends who are a
member of the gay and lesbian community. Those folks
include my daughter Lisa as well as members of my
personal staff," said Sanders, nearly breaking down in
tears. "In the end, I couldn't look any of them in the
face and tell them that their relationship, their very
lives were any less meaningful than the marriage I
share with my wife."


See, there is good news!  People can become kinder and
more compassionate!  Of course it ususally takes a big
personal experience to knock sense into some people's
heads.

So hooray for love - whatever your gender perspective!

Happy Almost Autumn Equinox (Equal day, equal night!)

Alana



--- Bob Browning <rab at jurislex.com> wrote:


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    September 18, 2007
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