Saw one of your writers on C-Span last night and loved it! I
think your writings are great. Please keep up the important
work.
- Rochester, Minn.
...I was very impressed with his proposals and ideas and am
anxious to hear more... I have always considered myself a partisan
when it comes to politics but your representative made a lot of
sense in suggesting that in the new millennium we progay voters
more rightly belong in the independent centrist position. He
articulated well many of my own thoughts in recent years since I
left the closet and have become more open about promoting my
thoughts in public.....Thanks for the good work that you are
doing.
- Alexandria, Va.
I just saw Mr. Rauch on C-Span. As a gay woman (41) I really
related with his ideas....Thank you very much.
- Cincinnati, Ohio.
Appreciate hearing a diversity of views. Keep up the good
work.
- Seattle P-FLAG newsletter editor
Please let your associates know how valuable your program and
outlook of true diversity is for the greater culture and for those
of us as self identified gays.
- California
Great talk by Jonathan Rauch
- Duluth, Minn.
How refreshing, a gay site that is not porno!
- Seal Beach, Calif.
Caught your C-Span seminar today. Was impressed by your
non-threatening demeanor, intelligence and political acumen.
- San Diego
I had no idea that this organization even existed! I almost
fell out of my chair when I realized that there are other gays out
there that share my political views. I mean I truly couldn't
believe it. Gays have been for so long associated with left wing
views that I thought I was all alone out there. I used to voice my
political stance to my peers and they thought I was speaking in
some foreign language. I began not to even share my political views
when the subject came up, because there was never any support. It's
like being torn between what you believe in, and what you are!
Never having any support even for yourself to take a stance because
neither political party seems to want you. Then when I saw these
gay and lesbian speakers last night, sharing most of my views and
issues, I can't describe to you what I felt. I literally was
cheering them on over the television set with no one in the room
but my partner whom also shares my stance. I guess what I'm trying
to say in a lot of words is to keep on getting out there! I truly
believe that there are more of us out there and that the only way
to reach them is to get more and more into view! For now I just
wanted to express my enthusiasm for what you've all done for me
personally. I am truly excited - thank you so much!
- Las Vegas, Nev.
I'm an old "liberal" from way back, but after hearing Mr. Rauch
speak on C-Span at the LCR convention, I felt that the independent
party had something to say that spoke to my heart. I am socially
progressive, yet fiscally conservative, & feel betrayed by the
Democrats, whom I have supported a great deal (although not
exclusively) in the past. Thank you very much! Good luck!
- Atlanta
Saw your rep at the C-Span. WOW. May I get involved, especially
as a former Minister (guess why) who wants to continue to use his
gifts, education, and experience.
- Ohio
Thanks for the great web site. Maybe I've found a home finally.
I've always been more libertarian than anything, but given a choice
between the dems and the party of Bauer and Buchanan, I'd have to
vote Democratic. Maybe there's an alternative - Thanks!!!
- no location listed
I wanted to let you know Jonathan Rauch's speech was awesome.
Actually, everyone was great, but I forgot the other names.
- Santa Cruz, Calif.
...always thought of myself as a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat but
I've now having second thoughts. I'll be interested to read the
views of your contributors. In addition, I'm always on the look out
for good commentary.
- Connecticut
Was impressed by Jonathan Rauch.
- Indianapolis, Ind.
Happened to watch CSPAN this evening and was very appreciative
of the forum, its content, its participants and most of all, the
effect it had on cementing a somewhat slowly drying foundation of
thought.... The pendulum has swung from left to right and is
finally, coming to rest in the middle. I think that the gentleman
from CSPAN is correct. The radical center is where the truth is
going to be found. The radical independents, the free thinkers, the
Reformists and the Libertarians are going to be coming into their
own very quickly. All of us have found ourselves pushed and shoved
by the rancor of our legislators, the expediency of our activists
and the violent hateful rhetoric of the far right. Our
sensibilities have been assaulted and insulted and we want peace,
tolerance and respect. The greater portion of society is moderately
oriented, but many do not realize it. If you ask one hundred people
what political affiliation they belong to, I bet more than 40
percent of them will identify as independent if you give them three
options to choose from. Ask around and you will see. Now is the
time for the moderates and the reformists to emerge. Opportunity is
knocking. The question is who will answer the door and when?
- Omaha, Neb.
I myself am not gay, but I hold very strong feelings about the
unfair treatment of a minority. I come from Green Bay, WI where the
only racial diversity is our football team, and open homosexuality
seems to not be an option at this time....good luck with this site
and everything you have to say. I know I will listen carefully.
- Green Bay, Wis.
I heard Mr. Rauch at the annual Log Cabin meeting in N.Y.C. I
was so excited by his ideas. I have been thinking like this for
years with absolutely no one who agrees to even discuss this
stimulating topic. Thank you so much.
- New York City
Well said.
- St. Paul, Minn.
I am joining this list because of Jonathan Rauch's brilliant
speech at the convention for Log Cabin Republicans - finally a gay
man speaking a language I can understand!
- Carbondale, Ill.
It was a pleasure hearing what Mr. Rauch had to say
- Austin, Tex.
Thank you C-SPAN. I just caught J. Rauch speaking at the Log
Cabin event in N.Y. Now I know something like this group exists.
Registered non-partisan, former Republican, but can't embrace
Clinton/Gorism. His analogy of Reagan/Christian Right vis-a-vis
Clinton/Gay Rights I've often used myself.
- Los Angeles
I was watching C-SPAN recently, and I was impressed.... Thanks
for doing this service to our community!
- Wisconsin
Greatly appreciate the good work you do!
- co-President, Chautauqua, N.Y. P-FLAG
What a fabulous site! I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to
finally hear other gays express the ideas I've kept inside these
last twenty years or so. At last, we are becoming as pluralistic as
the society at whole...a true ten percent! Keep up the great
work.
- Georgia
Was thrilled to hear about this website. I actually had been
searching the web earlier in the day looking for articles and sites
dedicated to queer thought and politics. Even at 26, I've tired of
the proliferation of "sex sites" and have become frustrated by the
lack of gay websites pertaining to arguing social and governmental
progression for the G/L/B/T community. I would like to extend a
"Thank You" to you and your colleagues for creating this site
filled with interesting and provoking articles. Again, thank you
for this site. I feel as though I finally have a place to vent my
feelings about current issues that face the gay community.
- Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mr. Rauch was a breath of very fresh air. Finally!
- Houston, Tex.
EDITOR'S NOTE: In deference to writers' privacy we've generally removed identifying details from the letters.