...I remember that song about our heroes and the loss of our innocence when they disappeared from our physical sight.

"Can you tell me where he's gone?"

We may not see those cariiers of the great lantern today with our eyes, but they are seen each day in those who've taken up the mantle.

Where many of you may see that flame in the words of Obama, I've seen it in the feisty heart of John Edwards and the lifelong work of Hillary.

Greatness is here. It's not a new chance..it's a task that has remained before us and will always be before us. YOU are the greatness and you have the power within you to make the changes that need to be made.

I am grateful to have these candidates, each and every one of them, from whom to choose.

The fact that I've supported John Edwards for so long should bear witness to you that I saw that unmistakable light in him.

By the way, 08 politics aside, I'm going to be doing my own personal fighting for your right to marry your love, if you so choose. This is the modern-day quest for civil rights carried on from the traditions of Martin, John, and Bobby.

One of my best friends, an openly gay attorney and political activist, was supported unopposed for his town board last November.

Fantastic diary, Sean. I hope to hear more from you as days go by...