Memphis City Council August 24th 2010 concerning Gay Rights

[benisturning30]

Where are the gay groups? Shouldn't gay support each other? And how can you marry when you are an atheist? It is a religious act.

[killingclipart]

@benisturning30 There are is one LGBT group fighting the good fight for full equality in Memphis called TEP (Tennessee Equality Project). There is a community center that works with many businesses and groups in the city to help people and families cope with the ignorance that surrounds us here in Memphis. As for marriage, atheists can get married. Marriage has not been an act soley for religious groups for decades. It is a civic right. You can go to the courthouse and get hitched. Take care.

[killingclipart]

@benisturning30 oh, also there is a couple websites for LGBT people in Memphis as well. memphislovesgays . com , tnep . org, mglcc .org

[YOURpervertexposer]

By all means, leave the city and wash your hands elsewhere!

[YOURpervertexposer]

Never ceases to amaze me, how so many sodomy loving folks seem to crawl out from the woodwork, not even once accepting the fact, that to date not one shred of scientific evidence exists to say being a sodomite is inherent. Yet, for all their arguments, science is their cure?

Being a sodomite is no longer about "just" sexual behaviors, it is a political push from the same exact sex pervs of the 60-70s to advance socialism, communism and feeble attempts to reach the libertarian model utopia.

[tombythesea]

Michael, coming from someone on the West Coast who also attends City Council Meetings and also cares a lot about his community (Long Beach), I applaud you to the highest oh highs. Please know that we've shared this excerpt on Facebook, because you are a prime example of what it means to be courageous. I cannot tell you how inspiring this is for many who live in such communities where fear keeps them from speaking up. I wish you a safe future and hopefully what you've done will inspire others

[Clemburke1111]

Look, I was raised by two scientist in Cocoa Beach Florida and was raised in a super liberal area and Moved to NC to be with my Partner ( a Pilot for Delta) it was a bit bible-ish here and I let people know right off the bat that Jesus will answer all their prayes when I pull my cock out of his mouth..Baby Jesus Diaper sniffers are sick uneducated people,,and I stay clear of them,,,We are now in Boston MA.

[killingclipart]

@Clemburke1111

Thanks for the advice, but darnit... I have worked so hard for my place here, and I love this city and it's wonderful food. Anyway, that old bible belt doesn't go with my ass-kicking boots anymore. ;)

Most important is that this my home. NO ONE chases me from where I belong. No book, no person, no government.

XOXOXOX

[ccm800]

rock on brother!

[slikrik2003]

Wow. Fantastic.

[wilsonti7]

Thank you so much. Keep up the good fight. I would like to think if I still lived in Memphis I could be half as effective as you at telling our stories.

[wilsonti7]

Thank you so much. Keep up the good fight. I would like to think if I still lived in Memphis I could be half as effective as you at telling our stories.

[killingclipart]

To the last comment concerning my lack of faith in a higher being, I am not an atheist due to anything my parents did or said. I am actually best friends with my mother, she is my rock. I began to question scripture when I was young but knew that god and religion wasn't for me after I taught bible study my senor year at a lutheran summer bible school. There is nothing sad about not believing in a god, I am certain there are many gods that escape your belief as well. We are all different, so let

[gaymaverick]

You, my good man, are an inspiration. It makes me ashamed of the courage I've been lacking here in my own hometown. You may have created a brand new activist here. At the very least, you've inspired me to raise my voice and speak up. Thank you.

[Eltoca21]

thank you

[remix262]

Can I like this times ∞? :-)

[Fellowshipofthedice]

Thank you, sir. You're a true, brave, American hero.

[Dave1234439]

And Gay Hero Is Born! Thanks for speaking up for all of those who haven't yet found their voice!

[captainpanic08]

Courageous and inspirational (and actually really hot as well). If more LGBT people could find it within themselves to actually give a shit and speak out like you did, the global situation for LGBT people would be entirely different. From the UK, thank-you.

[ed3206]

You should be proud of your accomplishments, as I know a lot of people are with you - I wish you the best at gaining ground in gay civil rights.

[sacredeights]

he is so hot....

[bebenic]

very courageous. keep fighting the good fight. good luck.

[RhythmJam]

So much passion in your speech. Kudos to you! TRUE Equality for all!

[Bradshawful]

You, sir, have a lot of balls. Congratulations for standing up and being proud of who you are.

[rextrek]

Good Video..great speech......but you'd NEVER catch me living in the south,let alone travel there and waste my tourism dollars in a place Im not wanted nor welcomed.

[nicklansley]

Wonderful stuff - really heartfelt.

[killingclipart]

Thanks for the response. I know if we all speak out the sound will be so loud that no one can deny us our rights. I do not accept that it is a southern mindset that does not embrace progress and love. My mother and grandmother are both hard working christian women and love me for who I am. 'Gay is ok' in the south now we need to get politics on board with the way were already living.

[ubancowgirl1961]

@killingclipart

"Make no more giants, God!

But elevate the human race at once!" ~Robert Browning

Thank you for coming forward and standing up. We applaud your commitment to your partner and making the city of Memphis a better place to live, and not just walking away.

Well done.

Maria & Kim

Cordova, TN

[ksm1031]

I called, left a pretty good voice mail (I'm told by a staff person-Mayor AC Wharton?) had a voice mail set up for this purpose. I explained how no one chooses to be gay, & that we're fighting for love (not sex)-assuming maybe they just didn't understand. And also-as displayed by the "religious opposition" to the ordinance (ENDO)-is perhaps "precisely the reason" it's so desperately needed. Good Luck, Thanks for making that fine speech & "eventually at least" we can make a difference. Dalton GA.