Marlo Thomas has thanked President
Barack Obama for his support of gay marriage.
The 74-year-old Thomas penned an op-ed
published in The
Huffington Post.
“Thank you, President Obama, for
being a true descendent of our Founding Fathers, and for living up to
the ideals they set forth two-and-a-half centuries ago,” the That
Girl actress wrote.
“When you announced your support of
same sex marriage, you did more than listen to your heart. You
listened to the impassioned voices of millions of our citizens –
gay, straight, family members, lovers, your own circle of friends –
and you made the journey to this historic decision.”
Thomas said she hoped that “by your
example, others will look into their hearts and make that same
journey.”
And she added that “this transforming
event is about love.”
“But it is also about life and death.
We read daily about children and teenagers who are dying on the
battlefield of homophobia, mocked for who they are and what they
feel. Taunted and bullied for what they hold in their hearts. And
driven to end their own lives because of it.”
“But now the leader of our nation has
sent out the message that we, the people, acknowledge their right to
be who they are, love who they want to love, and live with dignity
and pride.”