In light of a controversial talk former ( and possibly future ) GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee gave to New Jersey college students in which he compared legalizing same-sex marriage to polygamy, incest and drug use, local celebrity chefs the Hearty Boys ( Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh, who are life and business partners ) have invited him to dinner.
In a blog entry posted on Natespop.wordpress.com, McDonagh wrote, "Dan and I have been in a stable, monogamous, loving, positive, nurturing and healthy relationship for 13 years. We were blessed to adopt our son, Nate, at his birth 4 1/2 years ago.
"Sir, your comments likening my parenting my son to adopting a pet are beyond hurtful and dangerous. My love, passion and commitment to Nate is not one iota different than what you have for John Mark, David and Sarah. Our son is loved and cared for just as much. He feels just as loved and cared for. He is a happy, well adjusted little guy whom I fiercely love.
"Mr. Huckabee, I invite you to spend the evening with us at our home in Chicago next time you come through. You need to understand and see firsthand what a family like ours is like. We are no less a family than yours, and in fact, we are healthier and more stable than most."