Another Step Towards Equality: Randolph, MA...

On June 28 William Pace, a 20-year veteran of the Randolph Police Force, was sworn is a Chief of Police. Pace is openly gay.

"I think itâ€™s a great thing that someone whoâ€™s openly gay is in a position like that," said Dave Granese, President of the Gay Officers Action League of New England (GOAL/NE), a support group for openly gay and lesbian law enforcement officials and civilian employees of federal, state, and local agencies. "Hopefully [Pace] can fortify equality within the department and within the community."

At the swearing-in ceremony Pace had this to say about the Police Force that he now commands:

"Do not underestimate us; do not test our resolve," he said. "To those who bring violence to our streets, to those who threaten our lives and property, to those who threaten our children and our elders, I say you will be held accountable." He also promises to keep the lines of communication with citizens of Randolph wide open and to reorganize the department in order to be more efficient.

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a hamon Jul 8, 2010, 12:11pm UTC

I love the dignity of the speeches and how gracious they both were on thisimportant milestone. the only sad part is, that it has to even "be" a milestone. Do you know what I mean?

Holly~Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History~ C. Jul 8, 2010, 12:20pm UTC

I understand completely. It shouldn't have to be a milestone. I understand why it is though because I grew up in small town where the majority's attitude is still "You're not as good as me if you're not white, Christian, and straight."

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Peter Joseph Swanson Jul 8, 2010, 12:13pm UTC

Good!

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a hamon Jul 8, 2010, 12:32pm UTC

don't ask me for proof on this one but you can google it. an honorably discharged veteran ( I believe Iraq) passed away at his home and when his remains were picked up, his boyfriend answered the door for the funeral director and the police. The police reported the man's presence in the home to the VA, who stripped him of the honorable discharge, refused his rightful burial, and cut off his very elderly mother's insurance benefits AND survivor pay. It is probably not an isolated thing.
People of earth based , non satanic religions, fought the Bush administration for 7 years to get the 5 point star added to our grave markers, and finally got it.

Holly~Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History~ C. Jul 8, 2010, 12:40pm UTC

That is sad. I know of several instances where gay couples who had been together for decades could not visit each other in the hospital when one partner was intensive care.

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a hamon Jul 8, 2010, 12:45pm UTC

Maybe we will evolve someday. iam against illegal immigration, and peole think I am against all immigration. there has to be some middle ground. I think gays and lesbians are not askign for special rights above others, they are asking for human rights. It's hard to understand why Americans are treated so unfairly in this country yet we roll out the red carpet for breeders from another country who have no right to be here. i know I just ticked off a lot of people. sorry bout that.

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a hamon Jul 8, 2010, 12:46pm UTC

sorry my spelilng suck so bad. I type fast for somebody with only 9 fingers!

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M O. Jul 8, 2010, 3:17pm UTC

Good news. I wish him and the community well. Hopefully, no idiots will try to take advantage of this situation. I'm sure there's a 'family' group out there right now who is going to stir up some propaganda about the 'liberal, MA, moonbat' town who is creating a moral hazard for the children by being outwardly gay and in a public position of power.

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