Monday, May 19, 2014

Observations 5.19

"With discernment we see not shadows lurking in closets or the stereotypes of what was once believed; rather, we see families committed to the common purpose of love, devotion, and service to the greater community.

Where will this all lead? I know that many suggest we are going down a slippery slope that will have no moral boundaries. To those who truly harbor such fears, I can only say this: Let us look less to the sky to see what might fall; rather, let us look to each other ... and rise."

United States District Judge Michael J. McShane at the conclusion of his ruling today which declared Oregon's ban on same sex marriage unconstitutional.