From: Rommel.Miller@launchpad.unc.edu (Rommel Miller)
Subject: What a wonderful world this would be...
Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 18:21:04 GMT

God knows, it was probably Sam Cooke who wrote those lines in a song which
expressed his love for another.  If I could, I would love to hug and hold
everyone who responded gently to the latest abuse from a narrow minded
sociopath, special accolades and kudos deservedly go out to
njw@lmb.cam.ac.uk for his diligent efforts to curb the offender's
rhetoric.  Boys, womyn, aren't we only searching for a love which will
fulfill our longings and give meaning to our existence?  In this world of
hate, derision, undercutting and discrimination isn't it love for which
our hearts truly ache?  It matters not with whom or in whom we find the
yearnings of our heart, what is essential is that we remain true to our
conscience and not allow others to shape and/or mold our right and dignity
into their liking.  Today is the first day of a new administration which
promises to dismantle the barriers which have held us prisoners for so
long.  The renaissance of Stonewall must not pass beneath our feet
unaddressed.  Let us unite, once and for all in a display of solidarity,
showing those who fear us, who hate us, who deride and abuse us that we
are strong, that we are united, that we truly comprise "family."  On April
25, in Washington, DC we shall be given to opportunity to make our
presence known, not only to the nation, but to the entire world.  It is
truly essential that as many of us come to DC as can to march in the name
and cause of Equal Rights and Liberation for Lesbian , Gay and Bisexual
people everywhere.  It is in this way that we shall demonstrate to the
world that we shall not be pushed back into the closet, but that we shall
stand firm, tall and united in a world where we can freely chose with whom
we share our love.

Finally, I would like to say that I am not fully "out" yet as many
others most assuredly are, but I shall not allow that to deter my struggle
to gain the rights which I and others deserve.  All I ask, all it is which
I implore, is for the out-ed to be gentle and nurturing with the
closet-ed,  nothing is more horrifying than stepping into a world where
pain and hatred wait in the mainstream.  Strength of character is built in
acceptance, I ask each of you who are out to nurture and support someone
who is unsure, who is afraid, for in that other you may encounter yourself.

Here is the address, if you don't already have it, for the 1993 march:

1993 March on Washington         voice: 202-628-0493
for Lesbian, Gay and Bi            TDD: 202-628-0471
Equal Rights and Liberation        FAX: 202-628-0472
P. O. Box 34607
Washington, DC  20043 

I wish each and everyone of you who reads this message, peace, blessings
and joy in the coming months.  Let us stand tall and proud that at last
there is a President who is sympathetic to rights and dignity of gays,
lesbians and bisexuals.  Please spread the word about the march.
merci bien, mes amis! vous etes formidable!
                     >> Rommel

[rommel.miller@lambada.oit.unc.edu]
comments and criticisms welcome, but please be gentle. ;-)

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