King Malachi
painter | Old City
"Michael Boticelli coming out. He’s President Obama’s drug czar. I saw him on ‘60 Minutes,’ discussing his new approach to the war on drugs. He’s giving a new perspective to drug addiction and LGBT rights. He was very cool, speaking out as a gay man."
Rand Maltese
cook | Queen Village
"Marriage equality. It’s good for the country. It will promote monogamy, so there will be fewer STDs to be spread around. And I think everyone has a right to happiness. Whatever floats your boat.”
Joan Palmer
nurse | Society Hill
"Charlie Sheen disclosing his HIV-positive status. That was very courageous. I think it will benefit not only the LGBT community, but the whole world. We all need to remember that AIDS is still out there and not something to be minimized."
Richard Peterson
landscaper | South Philadelphia
"The Boy Scouts allowing LGBT adults. That was very appropriate and long overdue. It makes me feel better about the organization. They’re becoming more open and accepting. After all, isn’t that what the Boy Scouts are all about? Helping others."
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