Comments on: With Gay Marriage on the Horizon, What’s Next?

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:50:31 +0000

I believe that though we are making progress as far as legislation, the real battle is from within. Marriage is a very “Out” issue. Very public. Ask yourself, if you can publicly recognize your partner (Husband/Wife)in all situations or just gay safe situations? ENDA should have been the progression before Marriage. When one no longer worries about losing one’s job or position, or is threatened with bodily harm then it would be safe to be out. Not every LGBT person is born to a Gay friendly environment. Youths are still kicked out of their homes, or threatened with reparative therapy. We have a long way to go, but I believe that even in an unfriendly environment OUT IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN IN. ]]>

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:45:13 +0000

Not only confusing for the young. But, for the old time gay population as well. What happens to us over time. I am in a long term relationship – 18 years. The last twelve open.
I tell young gay friends, never agree to an open relationship. Once you open up, there is no taking it back.
Are there any long term gay couples who do not open up one way or another? I dont know any. All couples I know, are open. All with different rules. Sad … ]]>

By: George Spare

George Spare — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:49:42 +0000

Well written, and deeply felt. I am 55 years old, buried many before HIV was livable, and earned an MPA early on. The insight you provide I have lived and felt.

GEORGE SPARE, FORT LAUDERDALE

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