Harvey Bernard Milk was not only a gay rights activist, but he was the first OPENLY GAY man to be elected to office in California. Mr. Milk was a member of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors for only eleven months due to his untimely death November 27, 1978. In the upcoming movie, Sean Penn depicts Milk and has received rave reviews for his role.
One evening I had a mini debate with my brother in regards to voting for a canidate who happens to be openly gay. He feels the world isn't ready for a gay official. However, I feel this option is definitely something which could happen in the near future and I would definitely vote for a canidate regardless of their sexual orientation as long as their qualified to handle such a position. We may not be ready now, but we could be ready sooner than later.
Would a canidates (i.e. presidential, congress, government, state or local) sexual orientation hinder your voting decision??
Miss Dior
