Video I Love: Zach Wahls Speaks About Family

Posted on February 4, 2011 by SloanParker

An amazing young man…

“Zach Wahls, a 19-year-old University of Iowa student spoke about the strength of his family during a public forum on House Joint Resolution 6 in the Iowa House of Representatives. Wahls has two mothers, and came to oppose House Joint Resolution 6 which would end civil unions in Iowa.” (Source: YouTube)

Unfortunately, the Iowa House passed the constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. “In order to become law, the amendment must now pass in the Democratic-controlled Iowa Senate.”

I have hope that more people will listen to Zach Wahls and all he represents.
Sloan

4 thoughts on “Video I Love: Zach Wahls Speaks About Family”

Lena Grey on February 4, 2011 at 9:41 AM said:

What an amazing young man! He’s only 19! I would have sworn that he was older. Maybe it’s because he was raised by such open minded parent.

I’m sorry the legislature was passed, but at least Zach can say he stood up to be heard.
- Sloan Parker on February 4, 2011 at 4:40 PM said:
  
  Hi Lena! Amazing, isn’t he? Not many young men his age would stand up to speak on behalf of his family. Good for him!!
Chris on February 4, 2011 at 6:36 PM said:

Heidi Cullinan had an amazingly eloquent post about this (she lives in Iowa) a few days ago. A must read.
- Sloan Parker on February 5, 2011 at 12:22 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Chris. Just read her blog with her prepared statement. Very moving. Thanks for mentioning it. It means a lot to read such supportive comments from someone who gets it, who hurts for us, who fights for the world to be better. Go Heidi!