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You can argue that it's a different world now than the one when matthew shepard was killed, but there is a subtle difference between tolerance and acceptance. it's the distance between moving into the cul-de-sac and having your next door neighbor trust you to keep an eye on her preschool daughter for a few minutes while she runs out to the post office. it's the chasm between being invited to a colleague's wedding with your same-sex partner and being able to slow-dance without the other guests whispering.
-Jodi Picoult
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You Can Argue That It's A Different

Jodi Picoult
You can argue that it's a different world now than the one when matthew shepard was killed, but there is a subtle difference between tolerance and acceptance. it's the distance between moving into the cul-de-sac and having your next door neighbor trust you to keep an eye on her preschool daughter for a few minutes while she runs out to the post office. it's the chasm between being invited to a colleague's wedding with your same-sex partner and being able to slow-dance without the other guests whispering.
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