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I'm sure by now you've heard about the rallies and demonstrations that took place all over California yesterday against the passing of Prop 8. I was there. I marched with several of my gay friends, including one of my best friends, Eric. I wouldn't have thought about being anywhere else, with anyone else. My favorite chant from last night was "Gay, straight, black, white, marriage is a civil right." And I truly believe that.
One of the big opposing thoughts to same sex marriage is it would be taught in school along with traditional family and home education. My response to that is..."and?" It's 2008. Children can't be sheltered forever, especially when they GROW UP IN CALIFORNIA. Are this homophobes afraid learning about same sex marriage will turn their children gay? Hate to break it to you, if your kid is gay...he/she is gay. Not much you can do about it. Except be a loving, caring, accepting parent.
I can't help but think these very same people would have been (and might still be) against interracial couples decades ago. Sad.
I am different, I have no doubt. I've surrounded myself with a diverse group of open-minded, well informed, generous people who care about all human beings regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation and will continuously fight for civil rights and equality. And one day, when I have kids, I will be proud for them to associated with and educated about all lifestyle choices and family make-ups.
This fight is not just for the LGBT population to struggle with. It is for all of us who care about our friends and family members who are basically being demoted to second-class citizen. These are victims of hate. We have come to far (just this week!) to let something like this set us back.
Below the cut are pictures, a video and a snapshot from today's LA Times all from last night! I was PROUD TO BE THERE!
The rally in West Hollywood...where it all began.
The march to the CNN building.
A blurry Jordan and me at the CNN sit-in.
March up to Hollywood & Highland.
Sit-in at Hollywood & Highland...so that's the first time I've ever seen the riot squad before.
From today's LA Times.
One of the big opposing thoughts to same sex marriage is it would be taught in school along with traditional family and home education. My response to that is..."and?" It's 2008. Children can't be sheltered forever, especially when they GROW UP IN CALIFORNIA. Are this homophobes afraid learning about same sex marriage will turn their children gay? Hate to break it to you, if your kid is gay...he/she is gay. Not much you can do about it. Except be a loving, caring, accepting parent.
I can't help but think these very same people would have been (and might still be) against interracial couples decades ago. Sad.
I am different, I have no doubt. I've surrounded myself with a diverse group of open-minded, well informed, generous people who care about all human beings regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation and will continuously fight for civil rights and equality. And one day, when I have kids, I will be proud for them to associated with and educated about all lifestyle choices and family make-ups.
This fight is not just for the LGBT population to struggle with. It is for all of us who care about our friends and family members who are basically being demoted to second-class citizen. These are victims of hate. We have come to far (just this week!) to let something like this set us back.
Below the cut are pictures, a video and a snapshot from today's LA Times all from last night! I was PROUD TO BE THERE!
The rally in West Hollywood...where it all began.
The march to the CNN building.
A blurry Jordan and me at the CNN sit-in.
March up to Hollywood & Highland.
Sit-in at Hollywood & Highland...so that's the first time I've ever seen the riot squad before.
From today's LA Times.