fear itself costume

Going through the news this morning, there was a story about a lesbian couple from California. They have a four year old son who wants to dress-up as a princess for Haloween. The comment section below the piece was full of people spewing vitriol and hate. Hatred toward the boys choice of costume, hatred toward the parents, hatered toward their lifestyle. It was disturbing. In America you are allowed to be whomever you want to be. Liberty and the pursuit of happiness are guaranteed rights here. It is sad that because of so much ignorance and hate, someone has to explain to a four year old that people are going to hate him and make fun of him for being what he wants to be. In America, where freedom and liberty are our most sacred principles, people should remember that these are not just words on an aging piece of vellum. Defending freedom isn't only waging wars against our enemies in Mesopotamia, it is also about defending the right of someone whom you've never met, to marry whomever they want. And to raise children if they want. And here in America, little boys and girls are allowed to grow up to be whatever they want. Be the best princess you can be, kid. I'm cheering for you.