More on AFER's New Role in thr Norfolk Marriage Equality Lawsuit

Back when I first wrote about the lawsuit filed in the Norfolk Division of the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia there among the issues was the condemnation by certain of the "gay elite" if you will who were peeved that the original plaintiffs had not come before them, genuflected and received prior permission before filing their lawsuit.  For my criticism of these "gay elites" - they know who they are - I suffered some nasty back biting and personal attacks (be assured that while I have held my tongue so far, these personal attacks will be responded to when the time is ripe).  Now, the last laugh seems to be on some of my critics and those who bad mouthed my friends who are the plaintiffs.  Why?  Because today it was announced that American Foundation for Equal Rights ("AFER"), including its legal eagles, Ted Olsen and David Boies.  The video clip above introduces my friends Tim Bostic and Tony London.  Here highlights from AFER's announcement:

[We are] thrilled to announce that AFER and our incredible legal team, led by Ted Olson and David Boies, are joining a federal marriage case in the great state of Virginia.

So much has changed in the 5 years since we started the American Foundation for Equal Rights. We overturned Proposition 8. We took the fight for full marriage equality all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. And as Prop. 8 and the so-called Defense of Marriage Act fell, we stood vindicated in the fight against injustice.

Along the way, we transformed the national dialogue. We broke down partisan barriers and changed the discussion from right vs. left—to right vs. wrong.  We now have the support of our President, from elected leaders on both sides of the aisle, and from a solid majority of the country.

Today, nearly 30% of Americans live in a state that allows any committed couple to marry.

But for couples in the 37 states, not enough has changed. Gay and lesbian Americans are still denied basic freedoms, rights and protections based solely on who they love and where they live.

AFER's work continues in Virginia, home to the landmark 1967 case Loving v. Virginia. As in the Loving case, where the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down laws banning interracial marriage, our plaintiffs want nothing more than to be treated by their home state like any other couple in love.

We will not rest until we have achieved full federal marriage equality for every single American.

I am thrilled to have AFER involved right here in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.  Meanwhile, my monetary support will go to AFER, not the self-anointed "gay elites."  To contribute to AFER, click here.