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First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a socialists. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out - because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me- and there was no one left to speak for me.... Martin Niemoller

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Pride Sunday

I don't think you can really be proud of being gay because it isn't something you've done. You can only be proud of not being ashamed".-- Quentin Crisp I really like this, I never thought of it this way. Thanks Hellskitch........thanks Quentin Crisp...... Either way I had a great day with friends, all sober, saw many who were not, and felt bad, it just wasn't as glamourous as it once looked, or I thought I was. Thank God for sobriety, for the summer and for some relaxing times. I saw a lot of groups with the Marriage equality posters that have been a part of my every day life the last few months, I felt like all that work was worth it, sometimes I felt so alone, even in a crowded room. Today was the celebratory part of the job. Just for today......
Posted by Neil at 7:49 PM
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