AN ACT OF HONESTY
Jason Collins public declaration18 total reviews
Comment from dmt1967
A persons sexuality doesn't inflict there chosen profession I am glad that attitudes are changing this much this is a great piece thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 05-May-2013
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A persons sexuality doesn't inflict there chosen profession I am glad that attitudes are changing this much this is a great piece thank you for sharing
Comment Written 05-May-2013
reply by the author on 05-May-2013
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I'm happy that you found the piece worth the read. I greatly appreciate your review and feedback.
Comment from ReneeD
Thank you Marisa3 for your message of openness. I lifts my heart. I like to read you because you always enlighten me and your subjects are politically relevant.
Your writing is logically constructed and you supply ample arguments. The world would be a better place if we were guided by love and not bickering and narrow-mindedness.
reply by the author on 05-May-2013
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Thank you Marisa3 for your message of openness. I lifts my heart. I like to read you because you always enlighten me and your subjects are politically relevant.
Your writing is logically constructed and you supply ample arguments. The world would be a better place if we were guided by love and not bickering and narrow-mindedness.
Comment Written 04-May-2013
reply by the author on 05-May-2013
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I truly thank you for your thoughtful review and comments.
I certainly agree that we could do with much less bickering and narrow-mindedness and a lot more love and understanding in this world.
Comment from emjaihammond
I found this article to be most interesting in it's subject matter and well worded in its creation. I did see the interview with Jason Collins. I also remember the shameful, horrible death of young Matthew Shepard. I think this murder turned the tide for a lot of men and women in the way they thought about the treatment of gay and lesbian people. The truth is, whether we believe in the right or wrong of homosexual behavior, our human behavior is clearly to come from a perspective of love and good judgement. But not that of a judgmental flame thrower, set on destruction of any of God's people whoever they may be, however they may be flawed or blessed, in our thinking. I know and love people who happen to be gay. While I don't necessarily agree with their lifestyles, I love them very much. It's a tender subject because I do care. It needs a lot of prayerful consideration as we carefully craft our laws to hold the freedom of all people as precious. This is much harder than it appears on the most visible level. You have opened a very deep subject with your writing, one that we all are dealing with in one way or another. Thanks for your creation.
reply by the author on 04-May-2013
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I found this article to be most interesting in it's subject matter and well worded in its creation. I did see the interview with Jason Collins. I also remember the shameful, horrible death of young Matthew Shepard. I think this murder turned the tide for a lot of men and women in the way they thought about the treatment of gay and lesbian people. The truth is, whether we believe in the right or wrong of homosexual behavior, our human behavior is clearly to come from a perspective of love and good judgement. But not that of a judgmental flame thrower, set on destruction of any of God's people whoever they may be, however they may be flawed or blessed, in our thinking. I know and love people who happen to be gay. While I don't necessarily agree with their lifestyles, I love them very much. It's a tender subject because I do care. It needs a lot of prayerful consideration as we carefully craft our laws to hold the freedom of all people as precious. This is much harder than it appears on the most visible level. You have opened a very deep subject with your writing, one that we all are dealing with in one way or another. Thanks for your creation.
Comment Written 04-May-2013
reply by the author on 04-May-2013
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Thank you for your review of this piece and your much appreciated comments.
Comment from Norbanus
This story is well written and makes its point clearly. If he truly doesn't want to be put in a box' why make such a public issue of it. As you so correctly observed, a heterosexual would not be encouraged to dwell on their sexual activities. So why should that be acceptable for one who is gay?
reply by the author on 04-May-2013
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This story is well written and makes its point clearly. If he truly doesn't want to be put in a box' why make such a public issue of it. As you so correctly observed, a heterosexual would not be encouraged to dwell on their sexual activities. So why should that be acceptable for one who is gay?
Comment Written 04-May-2013
reply by the author on 04-May-2013
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Unless and until we as a society quit making an issue of a person's sexuality, then people like Jason will feel compelled to take a stand on behalf of those who are being denied equality based on their orientation. He felt by not declaring this part of his life he was living in a less than honest way.
Heterosexuality is embraced by our society as the "norm" so there is no need for anyone who is heterosexual to declare themselves as such.
This all comes down to discrimination of a group of people based on narrow minded societal judging of others. I trust there will come a day when gays will feel included to the extent that they will not have to put their sexuality first.
Thank you for your read and your comments.
Comment from visionary1234
I can see your creative juices are flowing again Marisa - good for you! A fine write, imbued with your own easy wisdom.
If I were (to decide - delete) to begin judging others (you have one unnecessary verb here - even better would be "if I were to judge others", leaving out th eclutter
to his pronouncement(,)(spacing error around comma)which shows that this is much bigger than one person.
For those who have for so long lingered in the shadows and felt excluded from society and all its conventional mores. (This isn't a sentence - it's one of your famous hanging fragments).
:)Sharyn
reply by the author on 04-May-2013
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I can see your creative juices are flowing again Marisa - good for you! A fine write, imbued with your own easy wisdom.
If I were (to decide - delete) to begin judging others (you have one unnecessary verb here - even better would be "if I were to judge others", leaving out th eclutter
to his pronouncement(,)(spacing error around comma)which shows that this is much bigger than one person.
For those who have for so long lingered in the shadows and felt excluded from society and all its conventional mores. (This isn't a sentence - it's one of your famous hanging fragments).
:)Sharyn
Comment Written 04-May-2013
reply by the author on 04-May-2013
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Thank you Sharyn. I'm glad you found this an interesting read.
Thank you also for trimming my wordiness and calling me out on my 'fragment'. Much appreciated fine lady.
Comment from Carole Rosa
Marisa, This story is written with intelligence and in excellent taste. It is clearly written by a lady who is thoughtful and considerate. In my opinion, you should submit this prose to a newspaper for all to read. Carole
reply by the author on 04-May-2013
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Marisa, This story is written with intelligence and in excellent taste. It is clearly written by a lady who is thoughtful and considerate. In my opinion, you should submit this prose to a newspaper for all to read. Carole
Comment Written 04-May-2013
reply by the author on 04-May-2013
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Carole,
Thank you so much for your very thoughtful comments. I greatly appreciate your review and sincerely thank you for your generous rating of this piece.
Comment from Shirley B
Dear Marrisa, If I had a six you would have it. Your story was well written and spoke the truth. Last night in Oklahoma City the Westboro Baptist 'Church' from Kansas, protested the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets games because of Jason Collins. Their words of hate was not welcomed by the Oklahoma crowd. Why do people treat each other this way? Thank you for sharing your work with us, Shirley
reply by the author on 03-May-2013
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Dear Marrisa, If I had a six you would have it. Your story was well written and spoke the truth. Last night in Oklahoma City the Westboro Baptist 'Church' from Kansas, protested the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets games because of Jason Collins. Their words of hate was not welcomed by the Oklahoma crowd. Why do people treat each other this way? Thank you for sharing your work with us, Shirley
Comment Written 02-May-2013
reply by the author on 03-May-2013
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It just boggles the mind that these church going people think it is their duty to take it upon themselves to be judge and jury over the lives of those that do not follow their dictates or beliefs. To call one's self a Christian and in the next breath spew hate and intolerance is beyond convoluted; it just plain does not make sense.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and comments. I greatly appreciate both.
Comment from L. Sherman
Well said! Bravo! I'm not gonna lie, this made me misty eyed. This is such an honest, raw narrative and you're right... it's bigger than sexual orientation... it's about extending common decency to each other as humans and children of God. Lovely, lovely bit of writing.
reply by the author on 02-May-2013
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Well said! Bravo! I'm not gonna lie, this made me misty eyed. This is such an honest, raw narrative and you're right... it's bigger than sexual orientation... it's about extending common decency to each other as humans and children of God. Lovely, lovely bit of writing.
Comment Written 02-May-2013
reply by the author on 02-May-2013
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I'm pleased that the piece resonated with you. I do so appreciate your review and comments.
Comment from JM daSilva
Judging people by the group they belong to has long been established, but we can't let it be the overarching thing that should define a person. I agree. Individuality trumps group affiliation. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-May-2013
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Judging people by the group they belong to has long been established, but we can't let it be the overarching thing that should define a person. I agree. Individuality trumps group affiliation. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 02-May-2013
reply by the author on 02-May-2013
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Thank you, JM for your review and comments. I always appreciate what you have to say.
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Welcome. Thanks for writing.
Comment from josieg521
I agree with you 100% and you said it with deep love and affection for your fellow humans who need to be accepted for who they are as a person and what they do with their lives and not by their sexual orientation. I commend you for speaking your mind in a kind and thoughtful manner.
reply by the author on 02-May-2013
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I agree with you 100% and you said it with deep love and affection for your fellow humans who need to be accepted for who they are as a person and what they do with their lives and not by their sexual orientation. I commend you for speaking your mind in a kind and thoughtful manner.
Comment Written 02-May-2013
reply by the author on 02-May-2013
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Thank you so much for you kind and thoughtful review. I do so appreciate your feedback.
I would also like to thank you for your generous rating of this piece.
