I have a serious problem with the opposition to gay rights in America. A huge, serious problem. This is a family joint, so I will keep it clean. But go here if you want to see exactly what I think of Proposition 8 and what I think of those who are trying to deny basic civil rights to homosexual Americans.
It's ridiculous that gay rights were left up to a vote on a ballot. I really don't think that this is a matter of public opinion. I honestly believe that this is a right that the American government has a duty to protect for all people.
What other segment of tax-paying American citizens face this kind of legal injustice on a daily basis? And you don't even want to hear my thoughts on the states that are banning gays and lesbians from adopting. I have nothing ladylike to say about that. Nothing.
I read on someone else's blog, "If you want to protect marriage, ban divorce."
I'm very sorry if you disagree with me. You see, my best friend is a gay man and I love him dearly. Unendingly. It breaks my heart to see his rights be denied in this wonderful country and for him to be treated like a second class citizen. I stood up with him at his commitment ceremony this summer and promised to help promote his rights as well as the rights of everyone in the GLBT community.
And I intend to do just that.
As a Californian who voted No on 8, I'm right there with you.
ReplyDeleteIt's ridiculous that this went to the people for a vote. This isn't the last we'll hear of it.
In our not-so-distant past, interracial marriages were illegal. We finally woke up and realized: "Hey -- that's not right!"
The same thing will happen with this issue. I just wish we were already there.
I agree with you. The change is coming, just as it has with everything. The next generation of American's will look back on this and think it's absurd. (I hope.)
ReplyDeleteI just read an article on cnn.com that I found very interesting. It's a commentary on the impact the Latino community had on Prop 8.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/06/espuelas.prop.eight/index.html?iref=mpstoryview