tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post7613189791214353969..comments2024-03-05T23:31:44.106-08:00Comments on Gay Family Values: NEM...And An Introverts Experience In ActivismGFVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02950236433262366445noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-3537786730551480992009-10-13T14:01:25.689-07:002009-10-13T14:01:25.689-07:00We just got in mere moments ago and boy are we tir...We just got in mere moments ago and boy are we tired after that 5 hour flight! jay is uploading the march footage as we speak. Tommorow I will begin blogging again.GFVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950236433262366445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-54762563213672198942009-10-11T14:30:54.545-07:002009-10-11T14:30:54.545-07:00Hi guys. Hope you had a good time in DC. Took part...Hi guys. Hope you had a good time in DC. Took part in the march to show my solidarity-wish I could've stayed to hear all the speakers but I've work tomorrow. Nice to see a wide coalition of marchers-straights, families, PFLAG and gays & lesbians. Saw a lot of children and thought I saw your family-I was between the Socialist Party and PFLAG.<br /><br />Wasn't sure what to expect since it was my first gay rights event but everything (even the guy in the chicken suit) seemed quite normal. No protesters to be seen. I hope Barney Frank and others realize that you can march and lobby Congress! Hope to see your video especially since my camera ran out of batteries! Take care.heatherfeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794663459815619104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-10294908517809815382009-10-11T14:02:52.250-07:002009-10-11T14:02:52.250-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.heatherfeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794663459815619104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-65565080715442499212009-10-10T17:16:37.352-07:002009-10-10T17:16:37.352-07:00Introversion can be debilitating to our most price...Introversion can be debilitating to our most priceless ideas. We can appreciate how strong our values are, for what and whom we care about the most become a driving force that shatters our inhibitions. <br /><br /> We get but one lifetime to figure ourselves out, but what we've figured out as important is immediate, and worth defending. I'm so glad to know you, and proud to stand beside you. :)Samanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-87828819755941504262009-10-09T21:52:48.449-07:002009-10-09T21:52:48.449-07:00I love you guys. I hope that next time you come t...I love you guys. I hope that next time you come to the East Coast, you can stop off in NYC and let me treat you to a Broadway show or dinner!<br /><br />OK, now I am going to make a donation to Maine's No on 1! It's disgusting that we have to pay money in order to merely have a shot of protecting beautiful families like yours. Makes me mad!!<br /><br />Have a great march!! I would go if I weren't ill. :(<br /><br />--talentguynycAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-91382735925250222632009-10-08T09:14:20.073-07:002009-10-08T09:14:20.073-07:00hello jay and bryan. and Daniel and Selena. I'...hello jay and bryan. and Daniel and Selena. I'm from the Philippines and I recently discovered your videos. I was truly inspired by your family. I really hope me and my boyfriend will have family if not like yours, well a bit like yours. Gay life her in the Philippines is totally different from there in the USA. A lot of issues surround our community and we simply don't address those issues. Well, maybe in some parts of the Philippines, but if you're from one of the islands south of the Philippines, then gay issues are simply ignored. I'm so happy to know that at least somewhere in this world we are living in, there are those who answer to the call of people like us. If things couldn't be better here, well I know its better there. That gives me the hope that amidst the struggles we have in living everyday as who we really are, I can see love, trust and a lasting relationship proven and tested beyond what is defined by our present society as a family. <br /><br />You have all my support!<br /><br />P.S. i really wish i could talk to you guys.nuts.unlimitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127813642098544500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-44270055254547692042009-10-07T23:16:28.643-07:002009-10-07T23:16:28.643-07:00http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/10/us/10marriage.ht...http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/10/us/10marriage.htmlDanOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528629917826435962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-82941151342147768482009-10-07T21:13:36.513-07:002009-10-07T21:13:36.513-07:00I think I'm a lot like you, Bryan. I consider ...I think I'm a lot like you, Bryan. I consider myself an introvert also, however my online personality is quite a bit more forceful, especially on LGBT and political issues. It was after 9/11 and then a friend's death in 2003 that made me realize the importance of activism, non-complacency and giving back to the world. The last straw was this past year, a family member revealed she voted for yes on 8 and a co-worker of 11 years revealed she doesn't support same-sex marriage. This, in addition to my mother firmly believing I'm going straight to hell for "choosing" to be gay. WTef? I mean, at this point, how could I NOT become involved? All this battering to my fragile psyche has to have a breaking point! So, I donate part of each paycheck to a worthy cause and make sure my family and friends are ALWAYS well-informed on the issues. It's important at this point in my life that these rights we're fighting for are no longer an issue for the next generation of our brothers and sisters.<br /><br />Bryan, your blog is great. I think your posts are thoughtful and relevant. My blog is a forum to rant about issues and post silly crap I find on the web. But I found the silly crap is a way to get my family and complacent friends to visit it and then read about the important stuff.<br /><br />I wish I was able to join you guys and everyone else in Washington this weekend, but I have a feeling you all will make it a life-changing event. Especially since your family has such a powerful online presence, each video made or blog posted add up to huge differences made in other people's lives.<br /><br />Thank Jay for me for getting you online!<br /><br />DanDanOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528629917826435962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-40150146478944581662009-10-07T15:26:58.342-07:002009-10-07T15:26:58.342-07:00I want to go so bad! and i´m so far away,
What i ...I want to go so bad! and i´m so far away, <br />What i do for the comunity? well I do go preaching how not all gays are flaming and out lifestyle is not a sin and all that to anybody how listen to me... i´m so anoying.<br />I hope it goes well, you have fun, the pizza dinner is good ( i mostly want to go to meet you guys) and that the are so many bathrooms that you can choose where to go.SwAmPeXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929143737620431869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-23882530056477243752009-10-07T14:00:00.154-07:002009-10-07T14:00:00.154-07:00Bryan, being one of your subscribers it is hard to...Bryan, being one of your subscribers it is hard to believe that you are an "innie." When that camera is turned on you shine.<br /><br />I hope the mainstream media focuses on the average Joe rather than drag queens... I remember they did that in the '90s and was upsetting to me.<br /><br />Have fun. Washington is such a neat city. You are going to have a blast!Jim Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387924451130690320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-75559575625575836282009-10-07T12:37:42.414-07:002009-10-07T12:37:42.414-07:00I'm a totally innie, but I went to the March i...I'm a totally innie, but I went to the March in 93 and it was an amazing experience. I had been out for about a year and to be there to see the diversity of the community up close and in person, it was really enriching for my understanding of the possibilities of gays and lesbians. It was great to see people be who they are whether that's a bull dyke, a lipstick lesbian, a drag queen, a leather daddy, a suburban daddy or a young 20something just starting to figure it all out like myself way back then.<br /><br />For financial reasons, I can't go this time around, but I wish you and your family a lot of luck, love, and joy. The experience is worth the trip.Hayofrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822545784104672102noreply@blogger.com