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Comment by The Flying Atheist on June 16, 2012 at 7:14pm

I haven't the slightest idea who thought what about me and when.  I'd have to sit down and interview my parents and siblings.  I wonder if my parents and one older brother and two older sisters talked about it amongst themselves or with each other.  To this day we've never had that conversation.  I can honestly say that I was NEVER treated ill or made fun of by any family member for any perceived sexuality or femininity, although I'm sure it was apparent at a young age.  I have a great family.  Growing up we were probably a cross between the hi-jinx of the Brady Brunch (without the oozing saccharine) and the Partridge Family (without the showbiz and the hipness.)  All I can tell you is that I knew I was "different" at a very young age (4 or 5), and to me being different meant feeling free to be myself, eccentric and refreshingly unique.  My family always embraced those qualities in me in a non-gay way.  They still do.    

Comment by Kelsey on June 15, 2012 at 11:19pm

The Joel Burns speech made me cry but it was a good cry! Its one of the most heartfelt speeches i have ever had the pleasure to hear. 

Comment by Shannon Equality Barber on June 15, 2012 at 10:37pm

SB,all hyperlinks right there take you right to it.;) Thank you. Hope you find it informative and enjoyable.

Comment by Shannon Equality Barber on June 15, 2012 at 9:47pm

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Comment by annet on June 15, 2012 at 8:29pm

Dan Savage may need to have a go at this Fisher person.

In April, Mitt Romney hired Richard Grenell, an openly gay man, to serve as his campaign's national security spokesman. Within hours, Grenell was being attacked by a Christian radio talk show host named Bryan Fischer, whoseFocal Point call-in show reaches more than 1 million listeners a day.

Nine days after Fischer began his on-air attack, Grenell resigned. He had been the only openly gay member of Romney's campaign staff.

http://www.npr.org/2012/06/14/155006347/radios-bryan-fischer-tries-...

 

Comment by The Flying Atheist on June 15, 2012 at 6:22pm

Sure, Sentient, Lincoln's house counts, just like going to Hawaii counts as going to a foreign country. 

Comment by The Flying Atheist on June 15, 2012 at 5:47pm

Every 50 states should take a clue from the Simpson's and rename them "Capital City." 

I've had a guided tour of the state capital building in Austin, TX.  It's a beautiful building and the newer addition is nicely done, but I couldn't help but think about all the horrendous legislation that's spewed out of there over the decades. 

Comment by Joan Denoo on June 15, 2012 at 3:58pm

SB We can do better. 

Comment by Susan Stanko on June 15, 2012 at 3:41pm

I agree with the Onion that they should be moved to the most famous city.

Comment by The Flying Atheist on June 15, 2012 at 1:52pm

I know there's a HUGE difference between 5th grade and high school, but when I see some of these high school students who are fighting against school prayer or trying to establish a Secular Student Alliance interviewed on television, I say to myself, "Wow!!  These kids sound so adult."  I'm really quite impressed with their maturity and coherent understanding of issues.  When I think back when I was in high school, I can't help but laugh at what a buffoon and clown I was.  I think kids, overall these days, are more mature at younger ages.  Yeah, they sure grow up fast, for good or bad.     

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