tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post1788050342420162409..comments2008-11-05T22:32:48.733-08:00Renee Gannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12868834978136618763reneegannon@gmail.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-11000293495971054102008-11-05T22:32:48.733-08:002008-11-05T22:32:48.733-08:00Simply put- we will NOT give up!KristinaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15926021911792091089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-3478969734934155342008-11-05T15:22:44.839-08:002008-11-05T15:22:44.839-08:00It is an interesting day when a part of you thinks we are making progress as a nation, and another part of you is solidly reminded of how stifled we are.Julhttp://www.grrlplanet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-84232278935701607482008-11-05T11:11:27.133-08:002008-11-05T11:11:27.133-08:00As a young voter I believe that my generation will realize and will stand up for LGBT rights. My generation (I'm only 19) does not look at me like I am a mincous to society and they treat me with respect even tho I am fully out to everyone. I think once the older generations die off LGBT's will have their rights, everyone I've talked to on campus finds it absurb that prop 8 might win. I think in a couple decades (sooner I hope tho) we will have our rights. I can only hope that I will still be alive to see it and will be able to marry my beautiful girlfriend (whoever she may be) at that time.<BR/><BR/>Though I am not a fan of Obama I am still proud of the turn out to vote, I only hope that Obama can do this "HOPE" campaign in the white house as well. It will be an interesting next 4 years, and hopefully a good one.Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-55928082255538967172008-11-05T10:50:22.009-08:002008-11-05T10:50:22.009-08:00we must keep the faith. <BR/>10 years ago we were in the same place. Our margins are are progressing and our presence and support has grown so much in the last few years alone. I am confident we will have marriage rights some day soon.Mr. Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161622635616317810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-18226186208857065972008-11-05T10:44:19.679-08:002008-11-05T10:44:19.679-08:00I had higher hopes for California, but there are those that have not opened their eyes to the bigger picture yet unfortunately.<BR/><BR/>One day we'll look back on the decisions regarding gay marriage and the other states decisions the same as we did womens rights and similar issues.<BR/><BR/>My heart is with all gay people, and while there was a victory with the presidency, there will one day be a victory for all gays as well.<BR/><BR/>I just don't understand why people care that much about the issue. I'm straight as an arrow, and I don't understand why people wear blinders like that anymore.<BR/><BR/>We'll get there!Wayne Johnhttp://www.waynejohn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-90271484088077039592008-11-05T10:32:04.557-08:002008-11-05T10:32:04.557-08:00I totally agree. It's why I am glad there are blogs, blogs that provide insight into our lives and illustrate we are NO different, our love is NO different. <BR/><BR/>I'm praying with everything I have that the millions of votes yet to be counted on Prop 8 are all marked NO. I thought it was decided, but I'm reading articles that say it's not QUITE over or decided. I'm hoping California showed up. I am, I am.thewishfulwriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12137357882120170914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-85893332641030341142008-11-05T10:06:52.128-08:002008-11-05T10:06:52.128-08:00You are so right, Sinnerviewer. We need to show America that the LGBTQI community isn't about flagrant, promiscuous sex. We are real people who have real relationships with real, loving families, who pay real taxes and live their lives like any other normal person. <BR/><BR/>We deserve more than we are getting. We deserve equality.Renee Gannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12868834978136618763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-339283978637587972008-11-05T10:02:19.173-08:002008-11-05T10:02:19.173-08:00It wasn't until 1990 that Alabama, the last state in the union to do so, voted to allow interracial marriage. Yes, not until 1990 could two people of different races legally marry. It's up to gay and lesbian voters to educate the masses that gay marriage isn't a threat. We need to do a better job representing ourselves to the public. We need to start now.Sinnerviewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03781610281916489316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-75422732955735588142008-11-05T09:56:08.826-08:002008-11-05T09:56:08.826-08:00Your article resonates so deeply. <BR/><BR/>California, a self-professed "liberal" state has just taken one giant leap in the wrong direction and for the first time ever, has made me feel regret for moving away from MA and coming to live in CA instead. <BR/><BR/>California, I had such high hopes that you would do the right thing and now you have let me and so many others down. <BR/><BR/>What do you have to say for yourself?Renee Gannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12868834978136618763noreply@blogger.com