Let former Mayor for Life Marion Barry and his staff know how you feel about his participation in today's anti-gay rally against marriage equality! Barry participated at the rally at "Freedom Plaza" with various "religious leaders."
This link contains e-mails for Barry as well as all of his staffers:
The following is a letter written by "Elizabeth," which I found as a comment on Joe.My.God. today.
Dear Councilmember Barry,
I was incredibly disappointed to learn about your participation in today's anti-gay rally at Freedom Plaza. The rally contributed to the ongoing stigma that gay Americans face, as we were compared to animals, pedophiles, and Satan, all because we want our government to recognize our families the same way it recognizes straight families. I find it absolutely represensible that an elected official would take part in such a divisive and demonizing event.
At the rally you reportedly defended your position against gay couples saying, "I am a politician who is moral." Forgive me sir, but I'd rather not take my lessons on morality from you of all people.
I am a tax-paying citizen who works, volunteers, and supports my family and my community. I am just trying to support my family the best I can, which is why it is wrong for you to deny my family the rights and recognition that other families take for granted.
To add insult to injury by going out of your way to paint me as immoral is simply enraging. I hope you find the heart to consider the real hardships that gay families face because of government-imposed discrimination, rather than rushing to denounce us.
You are a National joke and an embarrassment to all Americans, especially African Americans.
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Awesome letter Elizabeth. The last paragraph, however, is my language. I sent it to Marion and hope you all do too.
