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Wednesday July 04th 2012, 7:59 pmOn this patriotic day in America, we are all meant to celebrate the birth of this nation. And it should be a joyous occasion for all. But for some there is a bittersweetness that takes place, because some americans don’t actually share in equal rights as the rest of us do. For a country that so prides itself a paragon for the freedom of people, of being human, it is a shameful thing that we would still have civil liberties for certain americans be in question, that fighting for equal rights is still a battle for so many, for people who are willing to stand up themselves to fight for our nation, die for our nation. How can we as a country born of the desire to have basic freedoms in good conscience deny equal rights to those citizens who are proud to be here in America with the rest of us. I’m talking about the brave gay men and women who serve our nation in so many various ways, not just as proud military soldiers, but also as civil servants, lawyers, doctors, police officers, social workers, construction workers, teachers, artists, store clerks, gas station attendants, truck drivers, delivery personnel, waiters and waitresses, postal clerks, grocery store workers, the list goes on and on, folks just like you and me, americans. So on this important day, I can’t help but to reflect on the greatness of this country, but not without seeing some of its failings, issues that should be resolved and not debated over in this modern age. But the fight still goes on, not until every single american enjoys the same rights and freedoms as myself can I feel most proud. Only when we can all stand together as human beings I will truly fully celebrate. There is also the right to health care for all, so many of us face destitution if one is to get terribly ill, and thats even with insurance. So imagine what it must be like to have no access to affordable insurance working minimum wage jobs. Good health should be a basic human right, especially in a country as wealthy as ours. We are the only industrialized nation on Earth that doesn’t take care of its people in matters of proper health needs. There is also the right to education, a good education for all americans should be a given, our nation would only benefit from this. There are many other issues that need solutions in order for us all to move forward. But ultimately how are we to overcome these problems if we can’t even agree who should have equal rights? So until that day comes, I’m so happy to be working on a project that addresses some of these problems, although sometimes in vague or subtle ways as entertainment, I feel in some small way the work on Batwoman contributes to making a change for the better, for the growth of our American society and ideals.
Real American
July 4th 2012
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A deep and heart felt thank you, Mr. Williams. Both for this commentary and for your work on Batwoman, which is doing important, meaningful work by increasing GLBT visibility. In a world that often ignores or denigrates our lives and our stories, I can’t even tell you how much it means to me to have a character like Kate Kane/Batwoman out there in the world. Visibility matters, and will ultimately be one of the keys to winning the battle for equality. Thanks for doing your part (and then some) fighting the good fight.
Comment by AtlAggie 07.05.12 @ 11:00 amHey AtlAggie
Its really my honor to do work like this. And I hope to keep doing it as long as needed. Both Haden and I feel very strongly about this subject.
George Orwell said it best;
“All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.”
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“I feel in some small way the work on Batwoman contributes to making a change for the better, for the growth of our American society and ideals.” … it ABSOLUTELY does and, from a personal standpoint – I thank you.
Comment by Pam 07.04.12 @ 8:54 pm