I met Sarah Kilborne and Ryder performing last night at a benefit in Hudson NY for Child Advocacy.
They sang Yes Sir That's My Baby and shared their desire to "Kiss Inequality Goodbye" 5 days from now the Supreme Court will begin a historical debate. One I believe will come down on the right side of history ending DOMA, allowing equality in marriage for all. Nothing like the power of song to say it best.
video made of Sarah and Ryder of Missy Mister by Johannes Courtens
Read Sarah's writing I discovered on Huffington Post:
by Sarah S. Kilborne Writer (author American Phoenix), historian, musician (Missy Mister) and editor
The Supreme Kiss: Let's Kiss Inequality Goodbye
In the Declaration of Independence, our founding fathers wrote, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." But not all Americans are at liberty to live their lives openly or pursue happiness to its furthest and fullest conclusion,
We can help change that.
Much has been written about the history of marriage, and soon much more will be added. Five weeks from now the Supreme Court will begin to consider marriage equality in this country. March 26, 2013, inaugurates a historic moment in the history of the United States when, for the first time, the highest court in the land will hear arguments on the constitutionality of marriage rights for gay and lesbian Americans.
These will be groundbreaking days. A generation ago America was not ready for marriage equality, but today is a different story, with a November 2012 CBS News poll showing that 51 percent of Americans are now in favor of same-sex marriage.
Let's show the Supreme Court that we are indeed ready to evolve and embrace another chapter in civil rights. While the lawyers are making their cases, let's make our own.
On March 26, kiss someone you love, and share your kiss with the world. Text it, tweet it, post it. Tell everyone, "I kiss for equality!"
Throughout time and across borders, giving a kiss has been a symbol of support, love, friendship, peace, respect and union. Couples unite at the altar with a kiss. Heads of state kiss to show understanding and accord. Adversaries kiss to "make up" and restore harmony. Friends kiss to greet one another "hello."
On March 26, kiss your husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, lover, partner, son, daughter, mother, father, colleague or friend, and do so with a consciousness that you are supporting equal rights for all.
Kisses are free. Civil rights should be too.
In his second inaugural address, President Obama said something profound: "We are made for this moment." And we are!
On March 26, show the Supreme Court that you believe in equality for all.
Kiss for peace. Kiss for justice. Kiss for history.
Gay rights are civil rights, and love is a universal right.
Together, let's kiss inequality goodbye!
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