Interesting, thanks! As I was reading that I was thinking yeah, OK, he's a nice guy and all... if he regrets saying what he said, why is he not apologizing publicly? Now is his moment! We're listening!

I think that I am mostly reacting to my friends' pain. This is a very hurtful time and it's hard to feel inclusive when the anguish of the passing of prop 8 (among other measures) is so fresh. I appreciate Melissa Etheridge's perspective too... I know that several of my friends, at least, are too hurt and angry to take on that cooperative spirit at this point.