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Publication: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)

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Hope springs eternal

My "friend" Phil and I, who live in the heart of America, also wonder if the new administration "will discuss our issues" ["The Two West Wings," February 13]. As we cling to each other and hope for a better future, we pray that God will let the light of compassion rain down on the Bush administration.

John C. Anderson, Silvis, Ill.

Thanks for nothing

As a gay man who has not always agreed with whatever the prevailing gospel of our gay "leaders" happens to be, I have always admired Steve Gunderson's courage in saying what he believes rather than what the majority of gay men and lesbians want to hear. However, as a recovering Republican, I must take issue with what seems to be the central point of his commentary ["Looking for Success in the New Washington," February 13]. I would prefer to receive nothing from the Republican Party than cheerfully accept less than I/we deserve.

Bill Moore, via the Internet

I understand why Gunderson and all of the "Republican gays" think we should focus on bipartisanship during the next four years. After all, they need all the help they can get to enable them to delude themselves, and us, into believing the Republicans will ever give GLBT folks respect, much...

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