"I wish my moderate Republican friends would simply be honest. They all
say they’re voting for Romney because of his economic policies
(tenuous and ill-formed as they are), and that they disagree with him
on gay rights. Fine. Then look me in the eye, speak with a level clear
voice, and say, 'My taxes and take-home pay mean more than your
fundamental civil rights, the sanctity of your marriage, your right to
visit an ailing spouse in the hospital, your dignity as a citizen of
this country, your healthcare, your right to inherit, the mental
welfare and emotional well-being of your youth, and your very
personhood.' It’s like voting for George Wallace during the Civil Rights
movements, and apologizing for his racism. You’re still complicit.
You’re still perpetuating anti-gay legislation and cultural homophobia.
You don’t get to walk away clean, because you say you 'disagree' with
your candidate on these issues." - Pulitzer and Tony winning playwright
Doug Wright, in a message now going viral on Facebook.
UPDATE: I've been unable to find the original posting of this
quote, which as I mentioned above has been reposted to many Facebook
accounts. Please email me if you find the source and I'll add the link.
UPDATE II: Twitter user DogUnderwater points out that
Playbill has posted Wright's message with his permission.
Reposted from Joe
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