This just in.....Who the hell knows if Prop 8 in California has been defeated or passed! Funny, all this talk of "equality" of races because of President Elect Obama, yet, no one has the gonads to stand up for the equality of everyone! Heaven forbid you are gay, in a committed relationship, and want a life! And just pray, that you are not homosexual living in AR-KANSAS!!! How can the government and a backwards section of the human race living in America take away the rights to care for a child? One step forward, three steps back!!
I have spoken before of gay rights. Alas, it is a moot point. I know in the thoughts of the American public, gay rights are low on the totem poll. I know we are not faced with burning crosses, or death threats--on the level that the first Civil Rights revolution had-BUT?? is that what is going to have to happen?
When does it become a reality, and not just something thought about because of a gay cousin, or brother, or co-worker.......Why can't it be thought of as a basic human right?
Why do people here in the midwest think that only "homos" in California or Vermont or "anywhere but here" want basic rights? I will tell you why. (In my opinion)
It all stems back to the old "southern" way. What happens behind closed doors-- (i.e.-child abuse, spousal abuse, incest, rape, murder, suicide)-- IS never to be discussed. Out of sight, out of mind. I have a few good friends back home who are a testament to this. Women who get raped have asked for it, kids and spouses that get abused deserved it, incest is just part of LIFE.....Insane, I know....and Yes, in the 21st century, people are still thinking like this!!
I am getting off my target here!
Back to the "homos". I am a "homo". (DUH!)
Whenever I speak about equal rights such as marriage, death, financial, illness, or children between two same sex people to my "straight" friends or associates--I, nine times out of ten, get the "if you wanted all that, why did you become gay"?
My point is this. If we, as Americans, can surpass the horror of African Americans and Whites becoming inter-racial couples (the horror was only 45 short years ago..tragic, wasn't it?).......why can't we get past the fact that two "homos" can have the same fulfilling life?
Nov 05, 2008. Statement by No on Prop 8 Campaign on Election Status
Roughly 400,000 votes separate yes from no on Prop 8 – out of 10 million votes tallied.
Based on turnout estimates reported yesterday, we expect that there are more than 3 million and possibly as many as 4 million absentee and provisional ballots yet to be counted.
Given that fundamental rights are at stake, we must wait to hear from the Secretary of State tomorrow how many votes are yet to be counted as well as where they are from.
It is clearly a very close election and we monitored the results all evening and this morning.
As of this point, the election is too close to call.
Because Prop 8 involves the sensitive matter of individual rights, we believe it is important to wait until we receive further information about the outcome.
Geoff Kors
Executive Committee
NO on Prop 8
Kate Kendell
Executive Committee
NO on Prop 8
http://www.noonprop8.com/
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