This is not the place for an extended discussion of the many controversial issues involved with naming the event. It wasn't so easy in this case. Significant media attention can be expected. The choice of an inappropriate date, again presented as a fait accompli, is attributable to a closed process that precluded input and discussion. Sexual McCarthyism is back in full force.
Hate crimes continue to plague our community.
Federal laws continue to deprive lesbians and gays of full equality in the areas of employment, marriage, family rights, and national service. This year alone two of our GLBT churches have faced bomb threats, and worshipers at numerous congregations have had to brave the hatred of protesters to achieve their constitutional right to assembly and worship. With the threats against our community continuing to harm the lives of GLBT persons every day, it's time we stopped attacking ourselves. That is the old way of doing things. We are under attack.