Today the world pays tribute to Coretta Scott King. The spirit and legacy of Mrs. King will continue to inspire for generations to come those who seek a world of peace and justice, especially for the poor and others whom society still spurns.

Two years ago, Mrs. King courageously stated, “Gay and lesbian people have families, and their families should have legal protection, whether by marriage or civil union…. A constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages is a form of gay bashing and it would do nothing at all to protect traditional marriages.”

R.I.P.