Yes, it is a chance to celebrate.

After 27 years together my partner and I can get married and she can get my Social Security.

Don’t you think there is a value for any couple who have stayed together for 27 years?

No one should ever have the power to prevent another human being from being able to pursue happiness without out restrictions.

But I am sad at the same time when the Supreme Court altered the Voting Rights Act in a way that may cause pain to others.

Dr. King said, “No one is free until we are all free.”

Let’s not celebrate one victory at the expense of a defeat. How can the Supreme Court make a statement that it is 2013, folks who were denied the vote for so long now may experience discrimination that will set us back many years.

I say to my LBGT brothers and sisters, let us not forget our victory is sweet but be mindful – we still have a lot of work to get done till everyone can celebrate a total human victory over all oppression.

Sue Williams lives in Kelseyville, Calif.