February 24, 2004 President George W. Bush The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President, I could not avoid you tonight as your support for a federal constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage blared throughout the airport lounge via CNN. As I listened to your confusing messages about family and values and politics, I shared sadness with my fellow travelers about your continuing fear-driven approach to leadership. Your defense of traditional marriage rang hollow; rather, it was a poor endorsement for discrimination, ignorance and your conservative political base. Uncharacteristically, I decided not to be angry, offended or cynical. Rather, I desperately...