Comments on: Don’t ‘Protect’ Me; Give Me Your Respect

By: Damn Straight » Blog Archive » Journalism Award for “My Turn”

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:03:33 +0000

[...] My Newsweek commentary was awarded first place in the Editorial Category. Here’s the press release from NLGJA. NLGJA Announces 2002 Excellence in Journalism Award-Winners; Journalists Honored for Gay-Related Media Coverage [...]

By: student

student — Fri, 12 May 2006 20:47:32 +0000

In response to Diana Bishop, [see Comment posted March 1, 2002]
I am sure it would be easy to find children who grew up with gay or lesbian parents and hated them and had horrible experiences. However, I am loathed to accept these stories as support for preventing non-heterosexual persons from being parents. How many children of straight parents had horrible experiences? What of those who grow up with parents who abuse drugs or alcohol or are physically abusive? I believe that society offers a less than comprehensive view of the pluses and minuses of growing up with a straight parent. Sexual orientation does not determine your ability to be a loving and caring parent and I applaud Abigail for trying to spread this important message.

By: Tyrone

Tyrone — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 01:02:15 +0000

I liked it so much, I printed out a copy and put it in the teachers lounge just to test responses!!

By: Jolene

Jolene — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 00:59:25 +0000

I just read your article and it is right on!!! I am going to pick up a copy of it this week to show my brother! Your words are priceless- Thank you for all of the work you do to educate people about our families! You are a rock star.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 00:57:59 +0000

i was reading this and it made me teary. i’m so glad you wrote this. what more can i say…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 18:17:36 +0000

I’m not certain, but I would bet that because I’m also an advocate for glbt families that others assume that I’m homosexual, or at least a very confused straight guy! Little do they know and sadly, will never know, who I am and why I stand for what I do.

Son of Gay Dad

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 02:29:28 +0000

Enjoyed the NewsWeek article. You are not alone. There are many in this fight. Mazel Tov to you and your part of the battle!

Shalom,
Jay

By: SW

SW — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 06:21:10 +0000

I found your web site a week or two ago and I applaud you and want to tell you what an inspiration you are. I had read your article in Newsweek back in Feb. and tried to find you after that. As a straight mother of two wonderful teens, whose father came out three years ago, I find you to be a true motivator and model for me.

I have had the biggest concern and fear for my children and you have helped me to understand it will be all right. I just read your “About Abigail” in tears as I can relate and feel for my own children Although they are accepting and fine with everything, I worry about other’s perceptions and reactions and want to do all I can to protect them from pain. I am a teacher and know the importance of education and would like to be an advocate to make the world more accepting and more understanding.

By: W.P.

W.P. — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 06:17:21 +0000

We’ve never met, but I feel like I know you a little bit through your wonderful/moving Newsweek piece which I sent to my son, with whom you’ve been corresponding via e-mail. Thank you for taking the time to write the article–I cried when I read it (surprise!), as it was so right on the money and because voices like yours are so important and so little heard.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 06:11:34 +0000

Beautifully written, to the point, and heartfelt. Thank you for your efforts.