An editorial in the local newspaper deserves mention. Some of the phrasing is awkward, and the effort not to offend anybody is obvious.
I’ve never known the Daily Times to say anything even mildly positive about gay people or suggest in any way that we deserve fair treatment and love, this is a step forward. A baby step, true. But babies learn to walk fast. I’m hopeful.
PFLAG group welcomed, deserves tolerance
Times Editorial Board
The Daily Times
Published June 4, 2009Those who are related to or friends with someone who is homosexual can see firsthand the difficult road the person travels and the obstacles and insults along the way.
It might not be easy to understand the lifestyle differences or know how to help this person deal with the problems they face.
Yet a new local group is offering just that. The Kerr County Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is giving support and an outlet to the loved ones of homosexuals.
While some gays at first raised their eyebrows that such a group might be able to start in Kerrville without heavy opposition, it has been met with a comforting tolerance in our conservative community.
It is possible to disagree with or not share a lifestyle choice but still have love, compassion and empathy for those whose way of life is not as widely accepted.
The Rev. Alan Conley and licensed marriage counselor Jan Lundy offer the community a great service with the PFLAG chapter. It is our hope that community tolerance and support of this group and the homosexuals of our community continues.