"It's OK to be gay" show of support for Rick Perry February 24, 2004

On Tuesday at 10am, come down to the Governor's Mansion and show your support for the man's lifestyle during what must be a very difficult time. Urge him to come out of the closet and not bow to internal party pressure to resign if the rumors are true. It wouldn't make him any less qualified to be Governor than he was before and he, as well as the media, should be made aware that there will be people in Texas who would not condemn him for his sexuality. If the rumors are untrue, then this will give him a chance to deny them in front of the cameras and put the whole situation to rest. During one of the most important months in the nation's history on the subject of gay rights, it is vital to send the right message -- come down to the Governor's Mansion with your "it's okay to be gay" signs and let Governor Perry know that the opinions of his constituents is not contingent on what his preference is. It's a personal issue, but at this point in our nation's history it's also an issue that needs to be addressed, and a figure like Governor Perry could be a very powerful ally on gay rights. Gay or straight, Rick Perry is the same man he was before the scandal got picked up. Let him, and the media, know that we stand by that.