Column: Not right time for gay rights
by Dane Roberts
Daily Lobo columnist

I wish the debate on gay marriage could be put on hold. … [P]ushing for legalized gay marriage might do more damage than it’s worth to progressive causes.

I disagree with Dane Roberts about waiting for change.

Thirty years ago, some said, ‘just wait until we have power — then marijuana will be legal and taxed!’ Hasn’t happened — even though so many people in power have direct experience with grass.

We need to realize the Radical Right doesn’t care one iota what we think about them, their agenda, or their tactics. They are righteous; they are certain; they are resolute. Liberals worry about timing and others’ views.

I agree with Roberts that the pendulum will swing. But our belief in equality, justice and freedom cannot wait. “We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi. Don’t wait for permission. mjh

[printed 3/23/05 in the Daily Lobo]