Yep, I had to do it. I had to get political on my blog. Is that the purpose of doing this daily photo blog, you ask? No. The purpose of doing a daily photo blog is to showcase my daily experiences in life in hopes that you may have a similar experience or feeling.
However, my thoughts, feelings and emotions are quite raw today. After hearing about the election results in Maine not passing a same-sex marriage law, I keep reflecting on this same day last year. Although I was ecstatic that the first black President was elected into that WHITE(man) house, I was so torn up inside because California voters placed a ban on same-sex marriage (a.k.a. Prop h8te). “I must break you.”
Last year, at this time I was living in Charlotte, North Carolina. I felt so helpless living so far away from a place where I felt I should be on NorCal street corners protesting h8te until November 15, 2008 came along. I was finally able to join in on a day for the nationwide protest against Prop h8te. I felt a lot of relief having this golden opportunity to express myself.
The ultimate relief will be when all people have the civil right to wed their partner.
HalfGay
November 4, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I am soooo with you on this. I feel almost disappointed that I did not take more action. The odd thing is that when I talk to people about this issue (people I do not know) they typically are supportive of gay civil rights especially when it comes to gay marriage. I actually believe that in California if the people who thought they were voting to maintain gay marriage but got confused by the “vote yes” part could have changed their vote to their intention … it would not have passed.
maplesyrup10
November 4, 2009 at 11:49 am
interesting..