Mary Cheney: Look in the Mirror, Sister
The news today is all good- my sister's numbers came back great, she's feeling much better, the sun is out, and I'm still keeping an eye on this pesky ocean, making sure it doesn't go anywhere.
I read today that Mary Cheney is helping a homophobic candidate in Florida, Bill McCollum. He opposes same sex couples adopting. She sits on a board of an organization that has bought a bunch of ads for the Republican Attorney General who is running for governor.
Makes me wonder what kind of conversations are being had at that house over dinner. I mean, how is she ever going to explain that to her kids?
I have always tried to be consistent with my kids, whether it be about bedtime, consumption of large amounts of sugar, or watching R rated movies. Sure, there are a lot of gray areas in life. But to have had a baby with your lesbian partner and support someone who would not give her the right to adopt... I can't quite wrap my head around it.
I can understand the Republican belief that there should be smaller government, less taxes and privatization of pretty much everything. I don't agree, but I can understand it. But to go so far as to support someone who thinks you are immoral and shouldn't have the child you do?
Don't mess with my babies. I couldn't stand to be in a room with the man, let alone funnel money to his campaign.
Does she not understand that some people cannot afford to move to another state where there are LGBT positive laws? Not everyone can move addresses for when the baby comes. Besides, if all the queers left Florida, the economy would collapse.
At least South Beach and Ft. Lauderdale's.
It's one thing to have somehow rationalized it to yourself, but kids aren't stupid. They smell ambivalence like blood hounds going after a fox.
Maybe she really does hate herself. Maybe she is ashamed and has no voice on the board to make any real change. I almost feel sorry for her.
But I don't. She's wealthy, privileged and has a responsibility to live honestly. She benefits from the laws people in the community have fought so hard for. And in turn, tries to take them away.
How can she look in the mirror? How can she look at her child?
I can deal with Republicans. But not with someone who has sold her soul.
I read today that Mary Cheney is helping a homophobic candidate in Florida, Bill McCollum. He opposes same sex couples adopting. She sits on a board of an organization that has bought a bunch of ads for the Republican Attorney General who is running for governor.
Makes me wonder what kind of conversations are being had at that house over dinner. I mean, how is she ever going to explain that to her kids?
I have always tried to be consistent with my kids, whether it be about bedtime, consumption of large amounts of sugar, or watching R rated movies. Sure, there are a lot of gray areas in life. But to have had a baby with your lesbian partner and support someone who would not give her the right to adopt... I can't quite wrap my head around it.
I can understand the Republican belief that there should be smaller government, less taxes and privatization of pretty much everything. I don't agree, but I can understand it. But to go so far as to support someone who thinks you are immoral and shouldn't have the child you do?
Don't mess with my babies. I couldn't stand to be in a room with the man, let alone funnel money to his campaign.
Does she not understand that some people cannot afford to move to another state where there are LGBT positive laws? Not everyone can move addresses for when the baby comes. Besides, if all the queers left Florida, the economy would collapse.
At least South Beach and Ft. Lauderdale's.
It's one thing to have somehow rationalized it to yourself, but kids aren't stupid. They smell ambivalence like blood hounds going after a fox.
Maybe she really does hate herself. Maybe she is ashamed and has no voice on the board to make any real change. I almost feel sorry for her.
But I don't. She's wealthy, privileged and has a responsibility to live honestly. She benefits from the laws people in the community have fought so hard for. And in turn, tries to take them away.
How can she look in the mirror? How can she look at her child?
I can deal with Republicans. But not with someone who has sold her soul.
posted by Sara at 2:01 PM
2 Comments:
You said it. But she is Dick Cheney's daughter. What can you expect?
And yes, that was mean and low. But I live in Florida and these stupid laws affect people I adore.
uh yeah. Jeeze. Uck.
I'm glad you're a lot more atriculate than I am.
Fabulous post.
Right on!
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