Jonathon Eric Cihlář

The hodge-podge of stuff that makes me, me

Protest Proposition 8

Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 – 9:14 p.m. CST

I try not to plaster too many of my own personal beliefs online (though from this blog, it's obvious that I'm an unapologetic vegan) as it might creep into my work in the professional world. Nonetheless, I feel like I have to say something about Proposition 8 that was passed one week ago as a ballot proposition in California with 52% of the vote. The proposition amends/rewrites the California constitution to define marriage between one man and one woman effectively barring gay marriage. The measure was supported heavily financially by certain religious groups and received massive voter support from African-Americans and Latinos.

Regardless of who supported it, I think it's a sad day in America when outright discrimination is written into any constitution. I honestly lament that we are so socially retarded and are light-years now behind Europe and Canada. And don't tell me to move to Europe or Canada, because the U.S. is my country too, and I will fight for what I think is right.

There has been a lot of invective thrown about in online blog comments, and I thought I'd just highlight a few bits of what I've seen and why it pisses me off and throw a bit of invective myself:

The list of redonqulousness goes on and on, but my big question is What the fuck are you afraid of if gay people can get married?. I mean seriously, enumerate and rationalize the consequences - but realistic ones. I have yet to see a single convincing argument against it.

I digress. There's a nationwide protest of Proposition 8 this Saturday, November 15, 2008 in cities across the U.S. Check out http://www.jointheimpact.com/. Get out in your city and protest if you care. I know I'll be there in Chicago.

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