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In reply to the discussion: BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.The great mayor of Tallahassee stands for marriage equality. Today, History is made [View all]Behind the Aegis
(53,956 posts)1. Mildred Loving....
Surrounded as I am now by wonderful children and grandchildren, not a day goes by that I don't think of Richard and our love, our right to marry, and how much it meant to me to have that freedom to marry the person precious to me, even if others thought he was the "wrong kind of person" for me to marry. I believe all Americans, no matter their race, no matter their sex, no matter their sexual orientation, should have that same freedom to marry. Government has no business imposing some peoples religious beliefs over others. Especially if it denies peoples civil rights.
I am still not a political person, but I am proud that Richard's and my name is on a court case that can help reinforce the love, the commitment, the fairness, and the family that so many people, black or white, young or old, gay or straight seek in life. I support the freedom to marry for all. That's what Loving, and loving, are all about.
Thank you Tallahassee Mayor, Andrew Gillum!
I am still not a political person, but I am proud that Richard's and my name is on a court case that can help reinforce the love, the commitment, the fairness, and the family that so many people, black or white, young or old, gay or straight seek in life. I support the freedom to marry for all. That's what Loving, and loving, are all about.
Thank you Tallahassee Mayor, Andrew Gillum!
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BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.The great mayor of Tallahassee stands for marriage equality. Today, History is made [View all]
Cha
Jan 2015
OP
I know, huh! He's one who has personal knowledge and wants GLBT RIghts to benefit, too!
Cha
Jan 2015
#4
It's a heartwarming statement from Mayor Gillum in Tallahassee.. I had no idea about this Mayor
Cha
Jan 2015
#12
Same here, pinboy.. I wasn't going to be posting anything on DU this late but I saw this on
Cha
Jan 2015
#17
Thank you so much for catching it! Great thought.. thanking the citizens of Tallahassee for Voting
Cha
Jan 2015
#23
Andrew Gillum is a really good person - I am not surprised to see this from him
csziggy
Jan 2015
#60
Really nice to get your perspective.. the insiders view, too, csziggy! Mahalo for his bio and for
Cha
Jan 2015
#65
Mahalo for responding, treestar! Indeed, an Amazing Mayor of Tallahassee and his familty!
Cha
Jan 2015
#74
I know, chillfactor! It should be on monument dedicated to Love and Equality, somewhere
Cha
Jan 2015
#77