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Randi Reitan

Eden Prairie, MN, MN
Commenter for
5 years 15 weeks

Recent Comments

Posted on 05/02/11 at 10:52 am in response to Father of Minnesota soldier takes his case against marriage amendment to state House, veterans groups

We were at the Senate hearing and listened to Jeff Wilfahrt testify. My heart broke hearing his testimony. We deeply appreciate that he is speaking out as he grieves for his dear son. May his words soften hearts and help people see the injustice of this constitutional amendement.

Posted on 04/30/11 at 11:05 am in response to DFL legislators seek business help in stopping gay marriage amendment

I hope those in the Republican party who are as disgusted as we are to see discrimination written into our state constitution will sit down with the legislators who are championing this amendment. Where is the old Republican party?

Posted on 02/25/11 at 12:33 pm in response to Pawlenty stands with Gov. Walker of Wisconsin

Thank goodness Pawlenty never had a Republican legislature at his fingertips. His newly released video on Wisconsin is a package of lies and fears. Does this man have a conscience?

Posted on 02/01/11 at 12:27 pm in response to Cheers in Champlin for lesbian royal couple

It was wonderful to see the students cheering them as they walked in as a couple. This became a lesson in understanding and acceptance for all ... taught by the students.

Posted on 01/31/11 at 05:17 pm in response to National GLBT group sees major social and legal progress in the two decades since its last visit

Thank you to Doug Grow for covering this conference. Wonderful to know that 2,500 will attend and go home energized to work for equality in their own communities!

Posted on 01/07/11 at 12:13 pm in response to Shir Tikvah is the latest congregation refusing to sign civil certificates until 'marriage equality' laws pass

I want to thank Rabbi Michael Adam Latz and Shir Tikvah for taking a stand on marriage equality. I long for the day of equality for my son. It will take bold and loving acts like this to see that day.

Posted on 11/19/10 at 11:14 am in response to Don't Ask Don't Tell opponents's biggest remaining foe? The calendar

As a mother with a beloved gay son, I want to thank both of our Senators for standing for justice on this issue. Right now Minnesota has both Senators speaking for the repeal of DADT. I am grateful for their leadership on this issue...may DADT be lifted before the new year.

Posted on 11/18/10 at 01:36 pm in response to Al Franken: Institutionalist?

I hear many saying the same thing as Kate Packard. Senator Franken and his staff reach out and follow up when people have concerns. Our family has also witnessed this with his work for gay rights. He listens and he cares. We see Senator Franken as a man who is not only bright and well educated ... he has a heart full of compassion. He is in the Senate to serve the people. Senator Franken has our love and gratitude.

Posted on 10/30/10 at 08:25 am in response to Pam Mindt's survival story: Guard member from Minnesota challenged 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Thank you, Chris Ison and MinnPost, for this beautiful story.

Our love to Lt. Col. Pam Mindt for her bravery and her service to our country.

I hope her story is shared across this nation. DADT must go and it is through stories like this one that hearts are moved.

Posted on 10/25/10 at 11:29 am in response to New poll: Dayton is ahead; Horner gets no bump when voters offered ranked-choice option

Dayton is ahead. Three wonderful words to read on this day.