tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356114186987252972.post5000374505908766456..comments2024-03-28T13:26:20.672-04:00Comments on The Closet Professor: Love In The Time Of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299122685163501819noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356114186987252972.post-34472180990246807032020-11-11T14:46:54.014-05:002020-11-11T14:46:54.014-05:00Dylan, I was very happy when Neil took Patricia...Dylan, I was very happy when Neil took Patricia's place. I've never lived in Birmingham, but I always kept up with Patricia's political career when she was in the statehouse. She definitely didn't always fly under the radar. Neil seems to be a great legislator and a perfect replacement for Patricia. <br /><br />I always knew more about the gay scene in Mobile because it was closer to my graduate school, but I can see how Birmingham would be very gay-friendly. It's always been a bit more progressive than the rest of the state. (At least, it has been in recent decades.) I am glad that gay people like you are staying in Alabama. One day, it will make a difference, but as much as I love my home state, I am glad not to be there anymore. My relatives and friends down there are far too conservative for me. It gets me into trouble sometimes because I just can't hold my tongue.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299122685163501819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356114186987252972.post-23565911923720096252020-11-11T14:17:36.933-05:002020-11-11T14:17:36.933-05:00Cool interview. Neil is my state representative. B...Cool interview. Neil is my state representative. Before he took office, an out lesbian represented our district, Patricia Todd (2006-2018). Neil definitely flies under the radar a lot more than Patricia, who was always blazing trails. Many people don’t know it, but Birmingham is very gay-friendly! It’s miles away from my rural hometown in land and progress. I’m proud to call it home. Thanks to Mike, Neil (also a USMC veteran), and all the other veterans for their service today and every day.Dylannoreply@blogger.com