Greetings,
The civil rights activist Charles Hamilton Houston once said that he would rather die on his feet than live on his knees. I often see this quote play itself out when I watch the allies to diversity stand by their decisions to support difficult positions or unpopular groups.
A few years ago, my husband took a stand and supported the rights of the LGBT community in Connecticut. I'll admit, I thought this was a risky and unnecessary move. America has still not fully embraced this community and I felt that he would gain more enemies than supporters. However, his moral compass was right.
My husband's decision to die on his feet if it meant standing up for the LGBT community was not in vain. Last week, he won the Democratic primary for State Representative in Connecticut, in part, because of the full support of the LGBT community. In addition to receiving an endorsement from Love Makes a Family, an organization that is dedicated to advancing LGBT equality, members of the LGBT community volunteered numerous hours working for Gary's campaign.
This experience reminded me that when we are on the right side of an issue, we may have to wade through difficult waters, but eventually we will prevail.
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2008/08/blango.php
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