Today would have been Harvey Milk’s 79thbirthday. And, absent a veto last year by Governor Schwarzenegger, it would have been an official day of significance in the State of California.
Last year’s veto won't stop us from celebrating and honoring Harvey. It is a day to remember the principles that he stood for and that still ring true today: being out in every part of one’s life; building coalitions as part of a broader social justice movement and never settling for less than full equality.
This year, the Governor has a second chance to honor a hero who stands for freedom and equality. He can sign the Harvey Milk Day legislation authored by Senator Mark Leno and sponsored by Equality California and make Harvey’s 80th birthday (and every May 22 thereafter) an official day of significance in the State of California.
Like Harvey said " It's not just about gay rights, it's about human rights."
He would have been tickled that the California Supreme Court chose to announce their up coming Prop 8 decision, Tuesday on his birthday. Is it a good omen? Are you smiling your thousand watt smile wherever you are, Harvey? It sure feels like it!
Love is what matters, love is what lasts.
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