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Editor:
In replying to the Skeeter Sanders January column against gay marriage, I'd like to point out that, thankfully, the gay community is as varied as any and we all have different situations.
Some of us feel that we would get married in a heartbeat if we were permitted to - anywhere - and that our civil rights are being denied when we are not allowed to. None of us is saying all gay couples should be married. But for those who want to, we shouldn't have to fight for this right - not with straights or gays. It should just be available to us. Simple civil rights.
We are neighbors to the south and are keeping our fingers crossed that gay marriage does become legal in Vermont so we can drive right up for our ceremony. It would be a very happy day for us.
Maybe it would help to point out that though I am a pacifist and don't see why anyone would want to be in the military, I support the rights of gays to be there. Also, though I eat a fat-free diet, I don't criticize those who eat fatty foods. I am self-employed but understand how people like working for others and on and on and on.
I'm getting soooo tired of some gay folks putting down gay marriage. If you don't want to get married, then don't, but understand that you need to respect our right to do so. For god sakes, don't sign on with the folks who legalize bigotry.
Moregan Zale
Norwalk, CT
