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If democrats don't start defining who we are and do it quick then the republican(t)s we do it once again for us. They will deflect all criticism of corruption and incompetence and simply say "But look at the dems, what do they stand for?"
As for prop 2, you are right, our side just doesn't care and that is what the other side banks on. Either that, or gay people don't believe they deserve to get married. After all, we have been told most of our lives that we are freaks, abnormal, an aberration. Who knows what it is but whatever we need to get our heads out of our asses (pun intended) and begin to fight as the other side fights. ..with no apologies
I have decided to repost a piece I wrote right after the Lawrence V. Texas. It was eerily prophetic.
sigh...only 17% of a population voting is a sad thing, indeed...
i still can't figure out why you choose texas...is it the weather? i know, i know, i am such a northeast snob...i'm sorry...
ciao...
STB - Please don't give up the good fight. Not all Texans are closed minded. 17% is sad (but funny that they said actually a better turnout than expected) I know but we have to keep getting the word out so the next time more will come out and vote (namely those who aren't republican which seems to have always been the problem no matter the proposition or race). I think it is awful that this has happened as all people regardless deserve the same treatment. boy/boy girl/girl boy/girl who cares. So hold your head up and when others complain and then say they didn't vote - tell them well next time get off your a$$ and get out there and do it. I still love ya and will continue to do my part to see that there is equality for all. Peace to you.
Iccck! I am so disappointed in both the voter turnout and that the stupid thing actually passed! Correct me if I am wrong but, wasn't same sex marriage banned BEFORE Prop. 2. Just like almost every other state? I kinda belittled some of the people that I knew didn't go and vote yesterday and they said, "Why should I? It isn't a presidential election. I always vote in those." As if what happens locally doesn't impact them more than nationally. I know in NYC we almost have it easy because the city is very liberal (and we're a blue state). So, one can almost get a little lazy. Anyway, frustrated here--hope this doesn't come into fruition.
I have my little red round sticker!
I can't believe it either.
How can people bitch if THEY DON'T VOTE!
It's sad that the lawmakers actually COUNT on low turn outs in mid year elections to sneak their crap through ..... sheesh
That is just ten kinds of sad right there, the whole thing.
Sorry, man. *hug*
A gay friend of mine in Houston voted for the amendment because of the potential for polygamy. ?????!!!!!????? So many people are so afraid of what they are, aren't, might be, don't understand, don't want to understand or are ashamed that they do understand. *sigh*
I heard the news on NPR this morning and thought of you STB! Not that more discrimination doesn't hurt ALL of us, but especially hard for those that live in the State.
I wondered if you would be interested in joining my new PC Club? Check my entry at American Oblivion today for more info and let me know!
Would luv to have u in the mix!
Take care,
Sublime
Yea, happened here too. Seond class is the best isnt it? Im thinking of running away to cananda want to join me? We'll start our own camp lol
I think we should all move to an island off the coast of the US and start over with a new normal. Write our own damn textbooks, maintain a robust vineyard, ban automobiles, make it a crime not to vote. Talk about yer life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
Here in CT a good guy lost to a bad guy by 200 votes. I will never understand the apathy.
How very sad. In light of the current state of affairs it's pathetic that there is so much apathy. Freedom isn't free... citizens MUST get involved enough to vote or we're doomed.
Shame on every registered voter who had an election for ANYTHING in their district today that did not vote.
People in other countries are killing and dying for the freedoms we take for granted and in the land of the free and home of the brave folks are too busy to be bothered. Simply shameful.
it's one thing to not allow gay marriage but to pass a bill that outlaws it... everytime i hear it i feel about one inch tall. why do they deny us?
if i were you i would feel betrayed by the state i live in. sheesh. such small minds, and heartless actions. as well as inaction.
how disgusting, how sad, how sadly typical of this human race full-of-morons.
luckily, calif. had a better-than-usual turnout. and poor arnold got his ass handed to him.
i felt a sense of relief today. and i need that. we all do!
xoxox
Very sad news indeed........ I
It never ceases to amaze me how apathetic people can be when issues such as this can be so important to their daily lives.
With Bush popularity being so low in the polls, this is our chance to re-group and begin showing strength and conviction.
The next elections are not that far away!
It shouldn't be something you have to fight for. Have they not learned from their previous mistakes?. Let's go back to not allowing inter-racial couples to marry.
Land of The Free, My Ass?
Can I get an order of fries with my apathy? Oh, and while you're at it, could I get that supersized?
Boston Pobble said:
"A gay friend of mine in Houston voted for the amendment because of the potential for polygamy. ?????!!!!!?????"
That is one of the most truly shocking things I have read in a long time.
I'm not shocked to hear about the pro-voter in Houston: we had the same thing here in Oregon. I was on a talk show facing off with a man who said he and his partner didn't need the protections of marriage because they had paid lots of money to get the legal documents they needed. I was aghast at this: so if you're rich then you're safe?!
I'm sad and sorry about Texas: I hope that all of these votes marginalizing the gay community will help us rally together, protect ourselves, and be MORE vocal about our rights....or it's only going to get worse.
I'm sorry to hear it turned out so badly in Texas. Near me (DC had no off-year election), Virginia voted in a Democratic Governor (yeah!) and they're still trying to determine if the guy who went to Christian Broadcasting Network University Law School is going to be the attorney general or not. Talk about a state with a problem!
I think we need to stop defining ourselves as democrat vs republican; the democratic party has been pandering to me (ie:making promises and doing nothing to back them up) my entire voting life, so why, because I'm queer, to I automatically owe them my alligence. The republicans are no better, but more honest, at least, in their open hatred of us.
Is it possible in American any more to vote the issue and not the party? If not, how do we make it possible?
Chin up...change is constant, and it can't all be bad.
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