This week we were a little taken aback by the discovery of a relative's blog, in which there was a post condemning our relationship and the birth of our child - as well as her name! We generally laugh off such ignorance, but it's hard when it's in your family. Honestly, it's really hurt. I (Dale) found myself thinking of spiteful things to say or do in return, but it all just makes my blood boil even more. I know this person will never come around, and our daughter will most likely never even meet them, so why even bother - does it really matter what this person thinks?
The answer, of course, is no, but that's not really true. This election year is so critical - so much is at stake with the the economy, the war and the environment. We do not need someone in the oval office who will continue to alienate and bully other countries, who thinks that global warming is just "God hugging us closer", and who will continue to favor the rich over the poor. And we do not, not, not need someone in office who will set social progress on it's keester. John McCain and Sarah Palin are the exact opposite of what this country needs. McCain's been behind GW every step of the way, and Sarah Palin, aside from being less experienced and more tempermental than a third-grader, is so vehemently anti-gay and anti-woman it's ridiculous. So despite what this person feels about the economy, the war, or the environment, the anti-gay is what is going to drive them to the polls. And that makes me even sadder - particularly for those folks in a state where an anti-gay initiative is on the ballot in November. Hatred has no place in politics, if you ask me.
This person was kind enough to remove the blog post when asked to do so - for that we're grateful. For those that disapprove of our relationship - honestly, we don't care and we wouldn't change a thing about our fabulous family. If folks feel the need to make nasty remarks about our child, though - watch out. We will come back with all of the fury of a mother - TWO mothers, in fact.
