I SUPPORTED JOHN McCAIN: But I Think ALLiES Should Remain Non-Partisan (Tory)

I consider myself moderate. I am not registered with a party. I did vote for John McCain in this election. I am not a fan of Barack Obama, but he won and I will support him as our President. I do not believe Allies should align itself with a particular candidate. While it should promote GLBT issues, you don't want to drive people away who may support the other side. It's important to remain open and accepting to everyone.

I'M IN LOVE WITH LOVE: But I'm Not Meant To Be A Mother (Tory)

I believe in love and I LOVE love. I do not believe in love at first sight (though my sister swears the first time she saw her husband, she knew she would marry him), but I think the first encounter can say a lot about a relationship.

I'm very relationship-oriented...I've never really done a dating thing, only long-term things. I've been in 2 serious year and a half relationships. I loved both of them very much and at the time believed I would marry them.

I definitely want to get married one day, but I'm not the type of person to plan it out before I even meet the right man. I did go to prom in a wedding dress though...

I have no intention of having children. Growing up, imagining my future, I never thought of children as being part of it and I don't think I am meant to be a mother.

I HAD A HOMOPHOBIC ROOMMATE: She Refused To Watch RENT and Tila Tequila (Tory)

Freshman year I lived with a girl I would consider homophobic. She never said anything specific about why or anything. I've never even heard her say anything negative about homosexuality, but she refused to watch Rent or A Shot at Love just because homosexuality was a topic and gay people were involved. She's still one of my close friends, but needless to say, I will not be bringing her over to Allies house... We did have some tension because of this, but generally I avoiding bringing up the subject since we had a great relationship otherwise.

Sophomore year my roommate was bisexual, but only out to a small number of people on campus, because she thought her teammates would not approve. Since living with her she has come out, and is now living with my Freshman year roommate (as of last week)...so this should be an interesting situation.

MY SO-CALLED BISEXUALTY: Generally I Don't Act On It (Tory)

There are very few people that know about my slight bisexuality. Though I don't think it would be a big deal, I don't feel the urge to tell many people since it's not something I generally act on or plan on pursuing.

SLIGHTLY BISEXUAL: Generally I Pursue Relationships With Men (Tory)

I first questioned my sexuality in 8th grade. I had a wonderful science teacher who was so nice to me and I had a bit of a crush on her. I eventually dismissed it as friendly feelings and nothing more.

In high school I was often attracted to women, including some of my friends, but since I spent my first few years of HS in Virginia, which is still very unaccepting of homosexuality, I ignored it again.

After coming to college and discussing my feelings with both high school and college friends, I understand myself much more. I consider myself slightly bisexual...in general I am attracted to men and pursue relationships with men, but I am also attracted to women, though I do not believe I will ever have a relationship with a woman. I don't usually act on my bisexual feelings, but I comment more about it to people who know me the best.

SLOWLY BUT SURELY: Conservatives For Marriage Equality (Tory)

My immediate family is huge and very close -- I have 2 sisters, both of which have their own families, which include 8 nieces and nephews. Beyond that, I have around 20 cousins and between my 9 aunts and uncles. But I'm not as close to any of them.

I consider my family to be accepting of homosexuality. They support gay marriage, even though they're extremely conservative. My parents and sisters know that I spend a lot of time at Allies house and that some of my close friends are gay, and it doesn't bother them. It does make them question my own sexuality though. My mom has asked me maybe 3 times in the last few months if I'm a lesbian, as though I can't be straight and spending time at Allies house. The first time she asked with an accusing "You're not GAY, are you?!" then quickly corrected herself with an "it would be totally okay if you were, I'd love you no matter what..." While I know she would love me no matter what, the fact that her immediate reaction is negative tells me a lot about her and her original beliefs. But the fact that she is consciously changing the way she feels and acts makes me proud.