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.
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We are so sad to hear about this family member's feelings about your amazing family. We know exactly how you feel (we had our own hurtful experience with a family member who made comments about our "illegitimate" family as well as our choice of our son's last name, etc.). In this election year, it is hard not to take anyone's choice of voting for McCain-Palin as a personal attack. McCain said, after all, that gay people shouldn't be allowed to adopt. We were just in Lake George, NY for the weekend with another 2-mom family, and we were shocked at all the pro-McCain signs everywhere, some with slogans like "Keep our Families Traditional" or something like that. It was very clear what they were referring to, and it made us feel self-conscious even just walking around the town -- until we noticed the herd of Dykes on Bikes that apparently decided to vacate in Lake George last weekend also.
Anyway, we are thinking of you. Please know that for any individual who for some reason feels threatened by your family there are dozens more (at least) who love you and know how amazing your family is. Stay strong!
-- Rebecca, Carolyn, and Avery
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