Making It In America

In my day to day existence, I do not discuss my sexual preferences with anyone. Neither do any of my friends. I cannot imagine calling in to work to say I cannot be there because of my sexual preference. I cannot imagine walking down a parade route touting signs that say I am proud of my sexual preference. In fact, outside of my personal relationship-with someone I am proud to be with-the word pride is never a thought in the same sentence as sex. I have had friends who were straight and friends who were gay. The conversations we had never centered on that facet of our lives.

In Arizona, they are trying to pass a new rule for lawyers. They have to swear that they will not let their opinions of a person’s sexual persuasion interfere with their handling of a case. It amazes me that, in the twenty-first century, we are still at ground zero for respecting people. If a lawyer cannot, however, handle something about their client, should we force him to do it. I would say not anymore than we force doctors to do things against their belief system but we already do that. I do not agree with prejudice, but wouldn’t it be better to have a lawyer who can respect you and truly serve you than one that was forced to take an oath? Just a question.

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