tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post624306687831925813..comments2024-01-28T23:10:23.972-08:00Comments on weezermonkey: Hopeweezermonkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08023289768556784443noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-16432683025071315982008-11-08T14:59:00.000-08:002008-11-08T14:59:00.000-08:00we have to have hope - without it, we have nothing...we have to have hope - without it, we have nothing.<BR/><BR/>it will be a long battle but one that will be won. people have become tolerant over time - sadly, this is an ugly part in US history but one we will overcome!ssincahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377888861971244001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-84046455176765056462008-11-06T20:53:00.000-08:002008-11-06T20:53:00.000-08:00The hubs and I had the gym to ourselves tonight, s...The hubs and I had the gym to ourselves tonight, so we spent the entire time tearing apart arguments for Prop 8. It energized our workout. <BR/><BR/>If I still had any power from my gypsy ancestory, I would curse every "yes" voter with a gay child or grandchild. I would love nothing more for them to look their own offspring in the eye and inform them that they are responsible for the way things are.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-17354859398434255302008-11-06T16:46:00.000-08:002008-11-06T16:46:00.000-08:00i couldn't agree more. it's simply unfair.i couldn't agree more. it's simply unfair.Katelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15994241556437259884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-16647334630846924072008-11-06T16:43:00.000-08:002008-11-06T16:43:00.000-08:00I don't even want to get into this but I am very ...I don't even want to get into this but I am very disappointed as well. It's downright discrimination.~ Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986515639113108485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-53591988925857253482008-11-06T12:14:00.000-08:002008-11-06T12:14:00.000-08:00That is so sad, especially about Glam's child. :( ...That is so sad, especially about Glam's child. :( I so hope my children won't feel that way, but who knows how the outside world, their friends, and their rebellious nature will make them react.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10069476011831712293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-22081171969013868222008-11-06T11:29:00.001-08:002008-11-06T11:29:00.001-08:00I'm trying to stay positive in thinking that, just...I'm trying to stay positive in thinking that, just like every other discriminatory behavior in society, this will change someday as well. It's been a long, emotional week. I hope it ends well with you for the trial.Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02999152197022534361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-71958706173660714842008-11-06T11:29:00.000-08:002008-11-06T11:29:00.000-08:00I was about 16 years old before I realized that ot...I was about 16 years old before I realized that other children were taught prejudice or hate in their homes. <BR/><BR/>I am not done hoping my own children will never have to make that revelation.<BR/><BR/>And I did cry last night when I called my mother and thanked her for teaching me that God created us all equal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-48126029243493302322008-11-06T11:26:00.000-08:002008-11-06T11:26:00.000-08:00:( jim and i have been discussing this ad naseum ...:( jim and i have been discussing this ad naseum all week. last night, between the legal arguments he was relaying to me and what the next steps could mean, he just kept shaking his head saying "i just don't get it". :(amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-51113641277263127332008-11-06T10:23:00.000-08:002008-11-06T10:23:00.000-08:00I've been reading that the pre-election polls were...I've been reading that the pre-election polls were skewed, because those in favor of Prop 8 were wary of admitting it. Why the secrecy? Why the lack of honesty? It's nothing but cowardice to hide behind the curtain of an election poll booth and vote in silence and shame. Because they KNOW. They KNOW Prop 8 is unfair and that discrimination, in the name of anything or anyone, is NEVER OK. <BR/><BR/>I cried too. For myself, my gay friends and family members, and for children like Glam's son who will grow up learning that hatred is OK.vennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06872956027319258433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-70572047818048193752008-11-06T10:22:00.000-08:002008-11-06T10:22:00.000-08:00I am FURIOUS at this point. Seriously, why do peop...I am FURIOUS at this point. Seriously, why do people care??? Further, why is it any of our business to decide who others can marry. It's proposterous! Again, furious.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600725954753853049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-52774706918870569662008-11-06T10:10:00.000-08:002008-11-06T10:10:00.000-08:00I'm so happy that with the birth of the Internet, ...I'm so happy that with the birth of the Internet, 20 years from now I will be able to shove that photo of elated looking people down those exact people's throats (because their names are listed right below the photo in the news article) and scream ARE YOU PROUD OF THIS NOW?Feminist Gold Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361358057377173279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-53285603850571365182008-11-06T10:01:00.000-08:002008-11-06T10:01:00.000-08:00I've also been having a rough week. It's so fabulo...I've also been having a rough week. It's so fabulous about Obama, and at the same time, so devastating about Prop 8. Thanks again for your posts on this.addyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868705028124878584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-63783852220858585642008-11-06T09:29:00.000-08:002008-11-06T09:29:00.000-08:00I feel your pain, and it has weighed heavily on me...I feel your pain, and it has weighed heavily on me too. I too cried yesterday and watching everyone protest made me feel like I should be there right a long with them. I might be heading out to SF this weekend to join the protests, I just can't stand not doing anything about it and waiting.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your posts on this subject they are always so well written and speak the truth.Stephanie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212212522660019688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-23329146979087974832008-11-06T08:39:00.000-08:002008-11-06T08:39:00.000-08:00It's been a crazy week. Hope the weekend is less d...It's been a crazy week. Hope the weekend is less draining for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-80134301891826202622008-11-06T08:17:00.000-08:002008-11-06T08:17:00.000-08:00such a roller coaster the last 24 hours. I didn't...such a roller coaster the last 24 hours. I didn't make it to the protest last night. I partly couldn't bear it. I can't imagine how this happened in california. j said they marched all the way to cahuenga and hollywood!!! he sounded so...angry.Da Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450794954242416889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-84066882017845071612008-11-06T08:06:00.000-08:002008-11-06T08:06:00.000-08:00i am sad that you and so many others are so deeply...i am sad that you and so many others are so deeply saddened and affected by this.<BR/><BR/>i hope that the rest of your week goes well.wanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898341154510122057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-25659850742017096892008-11-06T07:41:00.000-08:002008-11-06T07:41:00.000-08:00This is a lot to handle all in the same week. I a...This is a lot to handle all in the same week. I at least hope that your case goes well on Friday!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114766811122552902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-67351925462183005762008-11-06T07:34:00.000-08:002008-11-06T07:34:00.000-08:00I don't even have the right words, it all makes me...I don't even have the right words, it all makes me so sad. <BR/><BR/>That photo of the "yes" celebration makes me ill. :(Mrs. Shorty Cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266759144285645146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-10623890295115001882008-11-06T06:57:00.000-08:002008-11-06T06:57:00.000-08:00Still sad. :(Still sad. :(Glamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484530159191058115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-9158458935930201932008-11-06T06:20:00.000-08:002008-11-06T06:20:00.000-08:00When I got to work yesterday morning and found out...When I got to work yesterday morning and found out that Prop 8 had indeed passed, I sat in my office and sobbed. More than one co-worker didn't understand how I could be so upset over a prop. I had to explain to them that this affects my family directly, and even if it didn't, I would still be upset. Discrimination is never okay. <BR/><BR/>One of my co-workers said that 1) she didn't think it was a good idea to teach gay marriage in schools and 2) she didn't know whether gay people choose to be gay. I have no clue why people don't look at their own school experiences and see that marriage was never a unit they studied. Further, I don't understand why there is such a debate on whether being gay is chosen or biological. I tend to think of my own experience discovering my sexuality - I did not consciously choose to be straight. I just am! Why wouldn't the same principles apply to homosexual people? We are NOT that different.<BR/><BR/>I will never understand how people can be so hateful, all in the name of "protecting" marriage, children, and the family. But it's all just a cover for their fear.<BR/><BR/>I am absolutely disgusted and heartbroken that Prop 8 passed.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06210056029582203814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-68336418897118157922008-11-06T03:01:00.000-08:002008-11-06T03:01:00.000-08:00This post brought me to tears.This post brought me to tears.Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102087490031989152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993748745724265141.post-5539994428887571842008-11-05T23:43:00.000-08:002008-11-05T23:43:00.000-08:00Prop 8's passage weighed on me heavily all day, to...Prop 8's passage weighed on me heavily all day, too. <BR/><BR/>My fiance and I own a couple of small retail stores - we proudly displayed large "No on 8" signs out front and in the stores in the weeks leading up to the election. <BR/><BR/>There were some customers who took the time to tell us we offended them with our sign - and others, I'm sure, who just won't bother to return. <BR/><BR/>Those signs are now permanent fixtures in both of our establishments. Our opposition to Prop 8 is permanent and those signs will be a reminder of that.<BR/><BR/>I hope those of us who oppose prop 8 can channel our anger and frustration into the movement against it; I hope tonight's protest was only the beginning.juanizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18294732903996157978noreply@blogger.com