JEERS to...
Proposition 8. Even in the face of iron-clad, incontrovertible proof that gay marriages won’t do diddly to straight marriages, Californians proved last night that they could be persuaded by Utah---yes, polygamist Utah!---to hit themselves over the head with the dumbstick and make inequality and discrimination constitutional. Think about that: many of the same voters who chose to tear down the ultimate barrier (the presidency) for one minority voted to create a barrier against another. Gee, thanks for the whiplash. If there is any silver lining it is this: civil unions will continue to be approved at the state level across the country, and the federal government now has the muscle to pass some gay-friendly bills (and repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell). Oh, and it's worth reminding ourselves, no matter how bitter we feel this morning: civil rights struggles are always a marathon, not a sprint.
I've been embarrassed by my electoral cohorts only twice (annoyed with them, often; embarrasesed, only twice.) The first time was the Texas gubernatorial election in which the totally unqualified, totally uncool W ousted our totally cool, totally qualified governor, Ann Richards. The second time was last night, when my fellow Californians opted to legalize hate and discrimination, guided by a bunch of religious FREAKS!
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