I am the widow of an amazing man.
I am proud to be have been married to a Rromani Gypsy.
I am proud to know at least one transgender.
I am proud to know people with mental illness.
I am proud to know many, regardless of things they cannot help.
I am proud to be able to turn my back on hate, when I cannot change it.
I am proud to be able to face down prejudice in a calm, unbiased manner.
I am proud to be someone who hates no one.
I am proud to be someone who has never done drugs, nor been drunk.
I am proud to not care if someone does drugs or gets drunk as long as they hurt no one but themselves.

I am for legalizing marijuana.
I am for legalizing same-sex marriage.
I am for making medical care affordable to all.
I am for learning to live with each other, instead of in spite of each other.

I am me.  
I am proud of who I am.
Deal with it.