tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331361569911408612.post3691851310931315644..comments2024-03-27T17:21:24.219-04:00Comments on OUTTAKE BLOG™: Arline Isaacson on Judge Lenk AppointmentCharlotte Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13409719695261294226noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331361569911408612.post-40671557125620509472011-04-08T11:00:24.575-04:002011-04-08T11:00:24.575-04:00Barbara Lenk’s nomination to the Massachusetts Sup...Barbara Lenk’s nomination to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is of great significance, for the court, for our state and for all LGBT people. There remains a significant difference between the lives of LGBT community who live openly and those who remain in the closet. The insights and sensitivities an out lesbian can bring to the SJC will help further infuse its decisions with a depth of understanding that serves only to enhance the cause of justice. At a time when we are constantly reminded of the pain and tribulations so many young LGBT’s experience at the hands of bullies and even their families, it is especially important to highlight and celebrate the presence of successful out LGBT’s. These individuals provide LGBT youth who are struggling with their sexuality an important, albeit implicit lesson that ‘It Gets Better”.<br /> <br />It is not a surprising nomination, coming from a Governor who values diversity and is so strongly committed to equality for the glbt community. But we celebrate it as another step forward in our march towards equality and we thank the Governor for selecting so able a nominee.<br /><br />Arline Isaacson, Co-Chair, Massachusetts Gay & Lesbian Political CaucusArline Isaacsonhttp://www.mglpc.org/contribute.phpnoreply@blogger.com