"As a straight ally and as a person with many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender family members, friends and fans, I want to thank the Human Rights Campaign, Judy and Dennis Shepard and Senator Edward Kennedy for their leadership in the 11 year struggle to get the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hates Crimes Prevention Bill enacted. FINALLY, with President Obama's signature, violent hate crimes against the LGBT community will be recognized and prosecuted by the Federal government. This is only the beginning, I believe that the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the Defense of Marriage Act, as well as the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, will soon be here. Today, that light at the end of the tunnel for the LGBT civil rights movement is much brighter."
from Towleroad
It's no surprise to hear these words coming from Cyndi. She has been a fierce advocate for us, for as long as I can remember. On a side note, love her outfit!
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ReplyDeleteI have liked Cyndi for a long time.
ReplyDeleteKutos to Cyndi for not thinking it would be detrimental to her career to advocate for equal rights!
ReplyDeleteA long time coming, but the bill is finally a law.
ReplyDeleteLove a rock star with a cause - love you Cyndi!
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