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[quote=Anonymous]I think this is a good opportunity for you to lay the groundwork for some reconciliation.  I think you should honestly tell people that he doesn't come because they've been quite vocal about how they feel about gay people.  They've made it clear he's not welcome.  I think they should be ashamed of themselves that he doesn't have the opporutnity to remember/participate in those things that build relationships in families.  I think the next year and special invitation should go out to him and his partner to attend.  He may decide to go solo the next year and bring his partner the following year but it would be a start.  It's time for them to lay aside their thoughtless comments and embrace their family member.  I'm sure there are a good number of people who don't support the statements some of the more outspoken have dropped - that's true no matter what the issue.  You also might be helping the closeted family member out as well.  I doubt your brother is the only one who's gay in your family - people just don't know it!

For what it's worth, no one has to change their mind about the rightness/wrongness of being gay.  Like any other political issue, you set it aside when you're with family and keep things loving and drama free (right, I know).[/quote]

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