Bob Poe supports equal rights in Anchorage. Believe it or not that actually sets him apart from other politicians in the state. I know right?

I support equal rights for all people. And I support banning discrimination in Anchorage due solely to someone's sexual orientation. I support a comprehensive equal rights ordinance because it's the right thing to do, period.

Wow! A gubernatorial candidate who supports equal rights and does not go to a fundamentalist church? Gee is it too early to cast my vote?

After the prejudice and oppression that defined the Palin administration it is like a breath of fresh air to finally have somebody running for the office who understands that basic human rights are for ALL humans, not just the ones that look like you, think like you, and go to your church.

And look! Bob even explains his point of view using a thing called "logic":

Anchorage is becoming a real city, perhaps even destined to be the next great West Coast city, but it needs to guard against the attitudes that would hold us back. Anchorage would not be what it is today without the Performing Arts Center, the First Friday art gallery walk, a variety of music venues, Saturday Market, the Dena'ina Center, City Market, or even a downtown disc golf course. All of these are examples of things that make a city better, one that is growing. Being open to new ideas, different lifestyles, new and different ways to embrace life is important to a bright future here. But to get there we need the right attitude first.

I support equal rights for every person because it is the right thing to do. I also support this ordinance because it can help Anchorage attract the talented people it will need to build its future as a great place to live and work for all of us.

I could not have said it better myself, and believe me I tried.

I am not sure who all of the possible candidates for Governor will be as we get closer to election Tuesday, but I have to say that Bob Poe has certainly not been shy to take on the tough issues and expose himself to criticism from those who do not agree with him. And I am sure it will surprise no one to learn that is something I find very admirable.

The last thing I want is some wishy washy, double talking Democrat, who is trying to be all things to all people, to get the nomination this time. I want somebody with chutzpah.

And by the way. I really do know Bob Poe. And I like him.

I think that if you got to know him, you would too.