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Gender: Female
Status: Married
Age: 45
Sign: Virgo

City: San Francisco
State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 12/6/2004

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Monday, November 03, 2008 

Current mood:  sad
okay, so here's a new first for me.  we were leaving the house this morning to take jack to the emergency room (turns out he's got chicken pox, no big deal.).  as we walked down the stairs to the street, a group of sunday-dressed men walked toward us.  i notice another group across the street, this one contained women and kids as well.   they carried handmade "YES ON 8" signs, and chanted the slogan as they approached.

i'd reached the sidewalk by now, and for a moment considered just marching to the car in silence.  instead, i found myself saying, "you know what?  i'll be voting No on 8.  we're married, and proposition 8 will hurt our family."  the man in the lead's smile suddenly looked uncomfortable  i pointed to jack, slung over my shoulder for the walk to the car.  "you'll be hurting HIM with your proposition!"  at this point, i'm shouting, striding toward the car, and the timing was perfect.  the other group was right at my car. 

"NO on 8!!" i shouted,  "it's discriminatory and unfair!!"  this group kept right on chanting, not one of them would look at us.  "we're not voting to take away YOUR happiness!!", i screamed at their backs as i placed jack in the car.

jennifer and i got in the car and we drove toward the hospital.  "stupid fucks!", i tried to growl, but the end came out all teary.  "why do they want to hurt us?  how dare they teach their children to discriminate?" 

we moved all the way across the country so that we didn't have to deal with such meanness.  we were so happy when we were finally able to make our commitment legal...to enjoy the same status as our committed heterosexual peers.  when jennifer took my name--our name, it made me happier and prouder than i can even express.  having our straight friends stand up with us on that day was so precious to us.  they were happy and proud, too. 

today, having people who don't live in our neighborhood, but just attend church here, march down our street shouting their desire to take all that happiness away from me and my family... it just hurt.  it hurt so bad.  i can't imagine going to someone else's neighborhood, marching past their homes, proclaiming my desire to discriminate against them. 

jennifer asked, "don't they know how bad it hurts to be discriminated against?" i think they probably do, but perhaps their religion is the way they cope with that.  their faith tells them they're good, that they're better than me.  i just wish they'd think about that.  it's been a long time since i attended church, but i can't remember any quotation by their supposed leader that says one person is entitled to more joy than another.  really...i wish they'd ask themselves, what would jesus do?  how would someone who is known for his love and gentleness vote?  even more important, how would anyone who feels loving, and true, and whole vote on this issue? 
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Miss Kat Colorful

 
dont blame this on christians, just on christians who think they can use their doctrine to control others. breathe, I will be hoping and praying for all families in CA on election day....
 
Posted by Miss Kat Colorful on Monday, November 03, 2008 - 3:33 AM
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Tisha

 
Im glad you spoke up. Im glad that you didnt ignore the comments, and wished later that you had said somnthing. I guarantee that at least a few of the people that were involved in this, heard what you said, and that it made an impact on them by the end of the day. I consider myself a christian, but I am far from perfect. One thing I know for sure, I certainly wasnt put here to jusdge others. I dont think anyone was. Shame on those that do. I am glad that you moved to a place where you could have what you wanted, I wish you could have done it here... but you deserve to be happy, as anyone else. Dont let these people give you the blues. Jesus would never want you to suffer.
Love ya....
Tisha
 
Posted by Tisha on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 7:51 PM
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Live For Today

 
See: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1828.pdf
An estimated 5,000 people carried signs and chanted against Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment that bars the state from recognising such unions. The measure overturned a California Supreme Court ruling in May that refusing homosexuals the right to marry violated the state's constitution. Voters in Florida and Arizona joined California on Tuesday in banning same-sex marriages.Many of the protesters' signs mocked the Mormon church, which spent millions promoting the measure, helping make it one of the most expensive ballot campaigns in US history.Many were upset saying that the President elect Obama had let them down. With all due respect, Obama can't change everything overnight, however, I do feel that we will have the "same sex" marriage rights in my lifetime. President Obama, clearly addressed n included the Gay community in is acceptance speech. He has alot to straighten out in our country,n we as Americans must remember it took Bush's incompetence 8 years to practically destroy everything America stood for. We must keep expressing that we are American citizens n should have every right under the Constitution as well. I know our struggles been long, but so as others. Together, yes we can! Patience, for we must have a country first, before we assume n think in 1 week Obama can snap his fingers n make everything as it was 8 years ago: great economy, education, everyone happy, affordable food, gas, a home, out of debit! We must remember that we did come together, every1 as a country, even the Rpublican states for "A Change! Freedom, our America!" In time, n it won't be long..We all will be free here in America! It never seems to amaze me that these "hate groups," who are God loving Christian or/and Church going so called, "wonderful people out there," hide behind religious groups. Speakn of religious groups? Don't u find it humorous that these good people, who are taught to love every1, "What would Jesus do?" They seem to feel it's okay to hate n do everything there church preaches against to others who either they lack knowledge about, or are afraid. Yes, fear..far of the unknown, fear of what there friends might say etc..if they r doing the right thing. To me,n yes, this is my own opinion, why did it become acceptable to do the wrong thing, and the wrong thing is right? Does that make sense to you? Actions speak louder than words n clearly these God fearing, Church ,and pure people, are not practicing what they preach. Hang in there n remember, knowledge is power n power is knowledge. Hmmm...What would Jesus do? I can only imagine that Jesus would not agree with the Mormons in California. I'm not God's agent or spokes person however, I don't believe He had this in mind,hating others? Sometimes I forget that in America u also have the freedom to hate, and forbid/take away others freedoms? Clearly we need to continue to educate. It is not a choice! Like Wanda Sykes stated and quote, "Could u imagine me coming home to my parents n say, hey mom, dad u won't believe this but i'm black!" It's not a choice..If we ould choose it would b so much easier to b straight wouldn't it? U gotta keep fightn w/knowledge n education my friends. Speakn of education n knowledge...Seperation of Church n State..What would Jesus do? Hello IRS! HEE HEE!
"In general, no organization, including a church, may qualify for IRC section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying)."

See: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1828.pdf

Please, no violence..We can do this..it's our time..Yes, we can! Believe n thank every1 who still believes n every day makes a positive difference! Peace!


This website will help..they spent millions...hmmm..looks like the economy is gonna get a boost n clearly the IRS...they r smiling...hope this helps dawl...
 
Posted by Live For Today on Monday, November 10, 2008 - 4:38 AM
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ManicZen

 
thanks, raven.

 
Posted by ManicZen on Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 12:13 AM
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