Sunday, July 27, 2008

Come Dream with Me

My dear friends

Sometime before the end of the year, I will be submitting the application to become an American citizen. That’s paperwork. In my heart, I am already an American; after all, this is a land that rewards those who dare to dream. As a young man some ten years ago, I arrived in America with hope and aspirations. I didn’t know then that a little hope and a leap of faith would fuel a journey that was peppered with open doors, friends, loved ones and opportunities that confirmed the belief that I could be anybody I desire to be. Today I continue to dream and I hope you will join me.

I don’t usually discuss my personal life. Today however, I am hoping that those of you who care for me know that as a gay man, it is very important to me that the constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage be defeated in November. There is something very wrong when society decides to legislate against love. I can’t vote yet, so I am asking those of you who can to preserve the American values and vote against bigotry and discrimination.

Vote NO on Prop 8 in the California Ballot this November

Please also join me in donating to the Equality for All campaign

https://secure.ga4.org/01/equalityforall

Whether you are a Republican, Democrat or an Independent, I think you will agree with me that this current Administration has let us down. We can’t afford to have another right wing conservative judge that rules by his or her own personal biases and beliefs. We need a judge that will uphold the constitution.

Between campaigns of fear and hope, I trust you will choose hope and support Barack Obama.

https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/standard?source=mainnav

Thanks for listening to me and thanks for dreaming with me.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I couldn't agree more! America is fortunate to have the opportunity to welcome you as a new citizen.