By Charles T. Moran
National Spokesperson – Log Cabin Republicans
10.) Our nation was founded out of revolt by the people from oppression by the government. All Americans have a duty to ensure that our government is responsive to the needs of its citizens.
9.) Freedom of expression is an American cultural institution unlike any other in the world – it should be exercised regularly and enthusiastically.
8.) Our government is of the people, by the people and for the people – all of America’s people.
7.) A commitment to limited government compels conservatives to speak up to ensure that centuries-old constitutional protections of equality cannot be brushed aside by a simple vote.
6.) True conservatism is rooted in the authenticity and protection of personal freedoms – the freedom for gays & lesbians to make the best decisions for themselves & their families – not by the government or the church.
5.) We are a country where ones performance and ability should be the standard to which all are judged – not by gender, race, religion, culture, creed or sexual orientation. An exception to one of these is a threat to all.
4.) Gays & Lesbians vow to assert and establish individual responsibility for our families, our community and ourselves. Rights come with consequences – and we are willing to accept those responsibilities to ensure true equality in American society.
3.) Service to our country in the Armed Forces is the greatest sacrifice any individual can make for the preservation of our American way of life – gays and lesbians currently do and shall continue to serve in our nation’s defense and should be allowed to do so in an honest and open fashion that is commensurate with the duty and honor to which that position entails. Continued discrimination against gays & lesbians compromises America’s military readiness in each and every day – putting American lives in jeopardy.
2.) The LGBT people of our nation reflect the diversity of America in every conceivable way – this march is not about special rights, it is about ensuring the freedom of ALL people to live their life to the fullest potential.
1.) If you are not willing to stand up for your rights and freedoms, and support others who do so for theirs, then who do you expect will do it for you?
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Hey Charles,
Thank you! It’s great that you have posted this statement. Won’t you come march with us?
My mother fought for women’s rights in the ‘20’s. Both my parents fought for civil rights for Afro-Americans. And I have marched for women’s and people’s of color and LGBT rights since the 60’s. I have marched for your rights for 40 years. Won’t you please march with me?
Interesting. Where was this list during the eight years of expansive, huge government and denial (absolute desecration) of civil rights which was the Bush/Cheney era? Which leads me to another question. If they (Log Cabin Republicans) truly believe the ten reasons listed, why in God’s name are they REPUBLICANS?!!!