I have read many books reporting on a gay agenda to destroy America. I don’t believe that is true or possible. I’m concerned about the political, economic and philosophical stranglehold by people whose insatiable greed is destroying this nation.
I am a person of lifelong deep faith, and my connection with God has always been the center of my life. I assume that letter writer Ben Rosander is also a person of deep faith (“Gay bias bill: Dems need to do the soul searching,” Feb. 13). I have respect for all faiths, whether I agree with them or not. And, I am a lesbian. I do not expect Mr. Rosander to respect my lifestyle. I do expect to be respected as a human being, because that is the tradition of all faiths. I do expect my rights to be protected according to the United States Constitution.
The Democratic Party is not the gay party. Both the Democratic and Republican parties have a mix of viewpoints. Republicans have the Log Cabin Republicans and people who are pro-choice. Democrats have people who oppose abortion and gay marriage. Of late, both parties tend to focus on winning by any means possible, usually extreme manipulation of something to fear.
President Bush’s inaugural address focused on a positive of this great American experiment: freedom. That great tradition will not continue if we cannot find ways to treat each other with respect, re-learn the art of discourse, and base the success of our nation on thriving of our children, our elders and the vulnerable. That is also my understanding of the Sermon on the Mount, my spiritual constitution.
Maybe someday, Mr. Rosander and I could share our hearts and souls over a cup of coffee, agree to disagree, and see the light of God in each other. Let’s not forget with all the reporting of fear, hatred and anger, people reach out to each other with compassion every day. I am saddened, yet ever hopeful.
Carol M. Detrick
Everett
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