First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a communist.
Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a socialist.
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 out for me.
-commonly attributed to Martin Niemoller
I will not keep quiet because I am straight and was allowed to marry.
I will not keep quiet while my friends and family are denied equality.
This isn't a "gay rights" issue; it's a civil rights issue.
I am going to Trenton tomorrow. I am going to add my voice to the multitudes who demand equality for everyone.
It's about damn time.
2 comments:
I can't thank you enough for coming. It was a tough day, but the knowledge that we've got people like you on our side makes the future look bright!
Hi Sharon,
I'm the editor of Freehold.InJersey.com, a news and community blog for the Freehold area.
I wanted to talk to you about possibly guest blogging for us, but I couldn't find a contact email. Could you email me at colleen@injersey.com?
Thanks,
Colleen
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