Heard while sitting on the porch and handing out candy to scores of costumed children at Casa de Canterbury during tonight’s neighborhood twilight Trick or Treat marathon:
“Don’t go to that house – they’re gay,” said a father to his children. And they turned away.
I told Pretty that, even after our 40 years of activism, my feelings were still hurt.
“Unkindness always hurts,” Pretty said.
I'll Call It Like I See It 
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15 responses to “Trick or Treat? Pumpkin in Action!”
To teach a child to hate is one of the wickedest of acts. I am so sorry you were hurt.
Sending peace and harmony to my Southern sisters.
Love,
Ann
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Thanks very much, Ann. To teach a child to hate is truly wicked. I only hope their mother/teacher/President or someone teaches them that love is more powerful than hate.
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I am always appalled at such crazy people. What? Where were they raised to be so “backwards” and unfeeling? So sorry, but do feel mostly bad for their children.
Happy Autumn and always think of Red when I visit. xoxo I love you, girls!
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Yes, Robin, of course that’s the problem for sure, but we can always hope his children have other role models that are kind people. Your children and grandchildren are our future of hope.
Thanks for stopping and for always thinking of Red – I miss him every day, too.
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I’m trying to think of a way to respond to this but I can’t because there is no sense to this man’s irrational and ignorant comment. Their loss, both in candy and humanity.
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Exactly, Susanne – and we did have some yummy candy treats!!
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That is very sad, Sheila. What a way to bring up your children. But I am sad fo r them, not you. You are better than that. You may be sad but it will never stop you from being you. Go, girl !!!
Love,
Anne
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Thanks so very much, Anne…I can always count on you for support and encouragement and love.
For that I am very grateful – it makes me happy!
Much love,
Sheila
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That makes my heart hurt……
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It was sad on so many levels…
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Damn, they missed the poisoned candy 😦
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Of course…because that’s what gay people always put in Halloween candy!
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When they’ve run out of razor blades.
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Exactly.
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Aaaaarrrrgh.
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