George Takei of Star Trek speaking out on Gay Rights

George Takei was in Madison, Wisconsin today talking about the marriage amendment that will be on the November Ballot. He is trying to get out the message that gay rights are as important as women's rights and African-American rights.


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"""In my own life, I have felt the discrimination that used to separate Japanese Americans from the rest of the country melt away,” said Takei. “I believe that by sharing our stories GLBT Americans can break down the walls that separate us and help build a more understanding and truly diverse nation for us all.” ""

http://www.georgetakei.com/hrc.asp

"""He reiterated that the California legislature had passed a same-sex marriage bill, and "I really thought California and Massachusetts were going to become the bookends of the United States" in supporting gay rights and gay marriage. All the bill needed was the signature of one other actor to become law - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Takei said that because Schwarzenegger was from the motion picture industry and had worked with gays and lesbians, he expected him to sign the bill, but the governor "played to the narrowest, most reactionary segment of his constituency and vetoed that bill." As a result, noted Takei, he felt that he had to speak out, and in order for his voice to be authentic, he needed to go public to the press about his sexual orientation. """"

http://www.trektoday.com/news/120406_02.shtml

http://www.georgetakei.com/

[MrSlayer]

1. Takei is absolutely hilarious on Stern.

Such a good hearted dude.

[roguevalley]

2. I love George. He's such a gentleman.

[Dr Fate]

3. I'm glad he is contnuing Rodenberry's message of equality- WARP SPEED!

GO SULU!