Equality a value of our country

Regarding the letter, “Must rethink Gates, gay leaders”: I am the proud aunt of a smart, talented and kind nephew, who happens to be gay. My belief is that this young man is free to partake in any profession he has worked hard to earn, can live wherever he pleases without harassment and discrimination, and can love anyone he wants to love.

I challenge Mr. Fisher to ponder if he wants this same access, security and happiness for any of his relatives. If he had a smart, talented and kind son who happened to be gay, would he shame him by not allowing him to be part of the scouting tradition that his family has enjoyed for generations?

My hope is that his heart would be open and accepting that everyone, no matter where they fall on the sexuality spectrum, has the right to love and be loved. Mr. Fisher may have “learned a lot about being a young man,” but I, for one, believe that being a quality human being means not discriminating against others, period.

Teresa Rugg

Snohomish

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