Equality Rights

The great English poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861), wrote

"Happy are all free peoples,
too strong to be dispossessed.
But blessed are those among nations
who dare to be strong for the rest!"

While Browning's causes were women's rights and slavery, her words can be applied to the marriage equality issue of the 21st century. Blessed are the influential and progressive citizens of California who are showing strength for and support of same sex couples who are interested in marriage. I am confident that the daring ruling in California will empower other states to find ways to foster freedom for all of their residents.