Slog - Comments on Why We Fight http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3 Superstar gay journalist and blogger Rex Wockner has a post up on his blog today made me cry like a little Palin. San Diego City Councilwoman Toni Atkins married her partner of eight years, Jennifer LeSar, on September 6. Rex was there, got quotes from the happy brides, and took a few pictures. And it was one of the pictures—and its caption—that made me choke up. Imagine the impact that attending the wedding of his openly-gay aunts had on that kid. What must it be like for young gays and lesbians to live at a time when—and in a state... Copyright 2008 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:54:46 -0800 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:00:47 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Mr. Poe Rex is a moron.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140642 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140642 Homo Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:56:34 -0800 Comment by whatevernevermind Little Tommy looks old enough to be in grad school, it's not like he's sweet sixteen and never been kissed.

]]> whatevernevermind http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140667 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140667 Homo Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:15:16 -0800 Comment by Irena Sweet -- his face is actually shining with joy.

He looks about the same age my uncle Terry was when he shot himself. He was born a few decades too early.

But that's a very happy picture. Thanks for posting it, Dan.

]]> Irena http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140671 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140671 Homo Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:16:39 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV Hmpf. I bet they were told to smile.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140680 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140680 Homo Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:27:20 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO Wow, thanks Irena. Now I wanna shoot myself.

Talk about Debbie Downer.

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140682 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140682 Homo Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:27:38 -0800 Comment by daniel Hah, I'm going to steal that Napoleon.

]]> daniel http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140694 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140694 Homo Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:36:49 -0800 Comment by Irena Sorry, Mike in MO, I didn't realize it was a party. Just what ran through my mind.

(And I really don't think it warranted an asshole comment like that.)

]]> Irena http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140707 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140707 Homo Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:44:05 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Oh, wrong Rex. It's the New York Rex I hate.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140726 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140726 Homo Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:54:26 -0800 Comment by ZWBush I enjoyed this post a lot, and I have had that same thought.

]]> ZWBush http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140798 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1140798 Homo Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:50:10 -0800 Comment by Erik *snore* and the one trick pony beats himself to death some more...

Gays have been marrying here in MA for how long now?

]]> Erik http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1141138 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/why_we_fight_3#c1141138 Homo Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:00:47 -0800