This video is something everyone in North America should see. It does not force the issue, but is very heart-felt and does make one think. I think this is very intelligent and very current. Please take the time to listen to this 6 minute video. And, if you think what is being presented is worthwhile, please pass it along to your friends. Just something to think about. . . . . . . . .
Not sure how many Canadians have even heard of Prop 8 in the state of California, but it has just been passed and I think it is a cause for some concern. Last June, California legalized same-sex marriage. Some 18 000 people in the US have been married since that time- but last Tuesday, this has been reversed with a 52% vote.
There have been some protests in West Hollywood and Los Angeles over the past few days and there are now some lawsuits being filed to fight these changes. What is interesting is that the consultants hired to put together a campaign to inform the people of California of the issue decided not to protray gay couple in their ads. Now, people affected by this decision are up in arms.
I could never see myself wanting to get married. I do not necessarily think it is necessary- BUT, I do think that those who want to have the same rights as heterosexuals should be able to.
In Barack Obama's speech the night of his election win, he specifically mentioned all diverse populations- black, white, gay, straight, disabled, non-disabled etc. I do not think that when he was talking about all of these groups that he meant to discuss them but that some were more important or had more rights than others.
I am proud that Canada has legalized gay-marriage and hope that sometime soon the state of California starts to think about the message they are sending to the thousands of gay citizens of their state. How about- "We accept you the way you are".
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