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zenguy-thanks for posting about this. i wanted to get it on here, but my login kept failing. i moved from west seattle to the palm springs area a few months ago. i cannot tell you what prop 8 has done to california. i lived here for 12 years prior to my move to seattle. i came back to be closer to family & friends and for some sunshine. what i have found is a divided state that has been far from welcoming. prop 8 has given people license to hate.
palm springs is a tolerant community as the gay population is very large. the surrounding communities have become filled with people who are filled with rage over the fact that gays want equality. when last i lived here, you didn’t feel the hate like this. it’s palpable. yes on 8’s campaign was filled with lies and biblical references that have people actually fearing us. it is disgusting. people are looking twice anytime two men or two women are doing anything together. i was so thrilled to see obama elected, but so dejected by prop 8. the wind was out of my sails.
it is difficult to find the adequate words. there is no place in legislation for religion. i grew up catholic and struggled for years. it took time for me to realize that no god supports hate. using religion to legalize discrimination is an abomination. we will prevail. we will not give up. it will take time, energy and support from people across the nation. this isn’t just about california. please protest. please help. whom i choose to love has nothing to do with anyone else’s marriage or life for that matter. we should celebrate love. not banish it. thanks for listening all. no on 8! no on hate!!
please watch. this says it better than i ever could.