HillWilliam
09-21-2006, 07:07 PM
My name is Bill and I live in Greensboro, NC, with my partner of 10 years. We're both keenly interested in the repeal of DADT and I have recently joined the Military Equality Alliance (http://www.militaryequality.org/). I requested and have received their activist training packet and really am looking forward to offering my time.
I've been known to post on BlueNC and the DNC PartyBuilder. I've also recently submitted an article to the Gay Military Times about my military experiences which is slated to be published within a month. I'd hope that other GLBT people will come forth to tell their stories -- whether they were in the military or were flat-out denied due to DADT... or just plain-old, home-grown bigotry.
On tonight's news, I saw that SoulForce reportedly had organized a sit-in at the military recruiting office here in Greensboro. That's what led me to this site -- to make sure that I don't ever miss another opportunity to stand with those brave young folks. It was also announced that nine individuals were arrested and subsequently booked and released, but still face a court date in October. I didn't see Greensboro or Winston-Salem in the local listings -- perhaps it's new? In either case, I'd like to be a part of it.
Does anyone know if there is yet any fund to help them defray their upcoming court and defense costs? I can't in good conscience call myself a neighbor, a brother, and a friend to let them hang out to dry alone.
For now, I'm going to enjoy reading the forum. Looking forward to working with you all.
Bill
I've been known to post on BlueNC and the DNC PartyBuilder. I've also recently submitted an article to the Gay Military Times about my military experiences which is slated to be published within a month. I'd hope that other GLBT people will come forth to tell their stories -- whether they were in the military or were flat-out denied due to DADT... or just plain-old, home-grown bigotry.
On tonight's news, I saw that SoulForce reportedly had organized a sit-in at the military recruiting office here in Greensboro. That's what led me to this site -- to make sure that I don't ever miss another opportunity to stand with those brave young folks. It was also announced that nine individuals were arrested and subsequently booked and released, but still face a court date in October. I didn't see Greensboro or Winston-Salem in the local listings -- perhaps it's new? In either case, I'd like to be a part of it.
Does anyone know if there is yet any fund to help them defray their upcoming court and defense costs? I can't in good conscience call myself a neighbor, a brother, and a friend to let them hang out to dry alone.
For now, I'm going to enjoy reading the forum. Looking forward to working with you all.
Bill