Family values.

Jun 13, 2008 14:42

Governor Deval Patrick's daughter Katherine has come out as a lesbian. She first told her parents after her father campaigned to preserve gay marriage in Massachusetts. She says she'd never been more proud of him.

"Because, of course, he didn’t know that I was gay then," the 18-year-old recalls. "So, for someone so publicly to fight for ( Read more... )

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thebigbadbutch June 13 2008, 18:44:37 UTC
I love the how much it's gonna cost line. It so sweet that he's able to love his daughter like that and still be able to joke about everyday family things.

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thisficklemob June 13 2008, 18:48:10 UTC
I know! They're so sweet in that interview -- he got all teary when she talked about being proud of him. He even offered to watch "The L-Word" with her -- she declined. *g*

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thisficklemob June 13 2008, 19:04:23 UTC
Hey, maybe with two brides, the families will split the cost?

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thisficklemob June 13 2008, 21:29:21 UTC
So do I, really. With allowances made for the relative finances of the families. My excuse is that I'm NOT dreaming of any kind of big fat wedding, and never have, so I don't think of those kinds of things. :)

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kimbari June 13 2008, 19:25:19 UTC
Sweet! I love it.

Too bad all my kids are straight. *is disappointed*

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thisficklemob June 13 2008, 19:34:31 UTC
*snort*

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o4fuxache June 13 2008, 20:13:11 UTC
This brought tears to my eyes, not gonna lie.

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thisficklemob June 13 2008, 21:29:37 UTC
Me too.

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litterthisheart June 14 2008, 06:23:07 UTC
This put the biggest smile on my face.

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orbitaldiamonds June 17 2008, 20:00:36 UTC
Me too! This is indeed what family values looks like.

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