Good As You

I love it because he knows what's RIGHT.

I hate it because I know the Far-RIGHT will use it as a way to scream indoctrination.

Bless this kid.

What's that old Whitney Houston song lyric? "I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way."

The cute! There is so much of it!
Also, it's kids like this who give me hope for the future. Rock on, little man!

<3 He's adorable!

Yes, he's adorable and all but I can't help but think about how annoyed I get when I see people on the other side of the issue using their kids in exactly the same fashion. I don't think either instance is OK.

Lionel,

I completely agree that using kids for cheap emotional appeal is deplorable no matter what the side. However, from what I can see, this kid actually seems to be concerned about the issue, and I don't think it's right to tell a nine year-old to stop standing up for what he believes in just because he's nine. Kids can be a lot smarter and more aware than people give them credit for.

I won't be surprised if conservatives made a commercial to deny gay marriage by spinning this as a example of how kids are being taught gay marriage.

Ethan is my hero!

LIONEL, from the story I read, this was all Ethan's idea. Apparently the story of the policeman pushing a glass in a gay man's face last summer affected him. He probably started asking questions and ...

If this boy is the face of the future, it gives me great hope.