For GPDs disgusted and disheartened, I am empathetic. The vile theater of health care reform caused me to look for a political party that is fundamentally dedicated to the same things I am politically committed to, and thus I became a Green. Though my views on same-sex marriage and “don’t ask, don’t tell” are, shall we say, more nuanced, as a queer man, it’s much easier to get on board with the Greens’ positions on LGBTIQ issues than the Democrats’ visionless statements. Moreover, I do not wish to wait for the Democratic Party to catch up with my concerns. I’d rather go the more difficult route and work to empower Greens to represent my liberal politics in local, state, and federal governments.
via The Audacity to Vote — Green | News | The Advocate.
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