Calling In Gay Today

The Sectional is calling in Gay today. The AP reports, "Some same-sex marriage supporters are urging people to 'call in gay' Wednesday to show how much the country relies on gays and lesbians, but others question whether it's wise to encourage skipping work given the nation's economic distress.

Organizers of "Day Without a Gay" — scheduled to coincide with International Human Rights Day and modeled after similar work stoppages by Latino immigrants — also are encouraging people to perform volunteer work and refrain from spending money. I will be volunteering at the White Center Food Bank Wednesday afternoon, and my cell phone will be turned off all day (unless I fall into a ravine and am trapped under a boulder).

From the UN web site about International Human Rights Day: "This theme for 2008, 'Dignity and justice for all of us', reinforces the vision of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as a commitment to universal dignity and justice. It is not a luxury or a wish-list. The UDHR and its core values, inherent human dignity, non-discrimination, equality, fairness and universality, apply to everyone, everywhere and always. The Declaration is universal, enduring and vibrant, and it concerns us all. Since its adoption in 1948, the Declaration has been and continues to be a source of inspiration for national and international efforts to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms."

I hope your day is filled with peace and joy.