Prop 8 Protest Information Thread

Gemini Cricket · 11-10-2008, 10:23 AM

I love all the pictures.

I get so happy inside and teary-eyed on the outside seeing pictures of my friends standing up for something so important.

More than that, I noticed that with my semi sorta randy sign that I was holding on Saturday, it takes courage to protest knowing that all eyes are on you and your fellow protesters. I know that as someone who can be kinda anxiety-riddled in crowds, it takes a lot out of me (you know, someone who chooses to express himself a lot on a discussion board, in writing and who is clumsy in face-to-face debates) to go out in public and voice myself. I'm glad there are people out there who are leaving their comfort zones behind and speaking up.

BDBopper · 11-10-2008, 10:36 AM

Brad, I know how you feel. We're on different sides of the cosmos on the issues but we have both done the same thing during this cycle. If you told me a year and a half ago I'd be standing outside in the cold waving sings for a political candidate I would have said "You must be out of you mind!" It was something well out of my comfort zone. However I will admit you showed more courage than I did by default. You can actually see the reactions of people driving and walking by. I can't. I didn't know even half of the reaction I got until being briefed after wards. While I got thumbs up and horn honks I also got plenty of middle fingers. I had a feeling I would but I did it anyway because I needed to stand up for what I believed in the the candidate I believed in. You made the same decision Brad and for that I am proud of you!

BarTopDancer · 11-10-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

More than that, I noticed that with my semi sorta randy sign that I was holding on Saturday, it takes courage to protest knowing that all eyes are on you and your fellow protesters. I know that as someone who can be kinda anxiety-riddled in crowds, it takes a lot out of me (you know, someone who chooses to express himself a lot on a discussion board, in writing and who is clumsy in face-to-face debates) to go out in public and voice myself. I'm glad there are people out there who are leaving their comfort zones behind and speaking up.

I was talking with my friend about this yesterday. I usually go to the restroom when "fan cam" time arrives at Ducks games. I hope and hope that they don't show our section during a TV time out. Yet I'm not freaking out about being on the interwebs or the teevee news. I am a bit concerned about my co-workers who attend Saddleback seeing me. I really don't want to think less of them

This is so important and I think when something is that important we forget our anxieties and just do what we need to do. I am so proud of you, and Aud for stepping outside your comfort zones as well. I know the protest in Lake Forest wasn't a claustrophobic crush with a slow march of people, we were able to walk around freely and I'm sure that helped with some of the crowd anxiety Aud expressed and I have.

Gemini Cricket · 11-10-2008, 11:42 AM

One of the projects I am working on is contacting all of the marriage equality groups and letting them know that there are a ton of websites, groups, etc that are popping up all over. It's great. However, I think it's getting confusing for a lot of people. I think people want to donate their money to fight for marriage equality, but they are confused as to which group to donate to.

Equality California - http://www.eqca.org
No on Prop 8 Website - http://www.noonprop8.com/
Californians Against Hate - http://www.californiansagainsthate.com/
Love Honor Cherish - http://www.lovehonorcherish.org/
HRC - http://www.hrc.org/issues/marriage.asp
Invalidate Prop 8 (LA Gay & Lesbian Center) - http://www.invalidateprop8.org

11-10-2008, 10:23 AM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I love all the pictures. I get so happy inside and teary-eyed on the outside seeing pictures of my friends standing up for something so important. More than that, I noticed that with my semi sorta randy sign that I was holding on Saturday, it takes courage to protest knowing that all eyes are on you and your fellow protesters. I know that as someone who can be kinda anxiety-riddled in crowds, it takes a lot out of me (you know, someone who chooses to express himself a lot on a discussion board, in writing and who is clumsy in face-to-face debates) to go out in public and voice myself. I'm glad there are people out there who are leaving their comfort zones behind and speaking up.
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11-10-2008, 10:36 AM	#2
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Brad, I know how you feel. We're on different sides of the cosmos on the issues but we have both done the same thing during this cycle. If you told me a year and a half ago I'd be standing outside in the cold waving sings for a political candidate I would have said "You must be out of you mind!" It was something well out of my comfort zone. However I will admit you showed more courage than I did by default. You can actually see the reactions of people driving and walking by. I can't. I didn't know even half of the reaction I got until being briefed after wards. While I got thumbs up and horn honks I also got plenty of middle fingers. I had a feeling I would but I did it anyway because I needed to stand up for what I believed in the the candidate I believed in. You made the same decision Brad and for that I am proud of you!
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11-10-2008, 11:42 AM	#4
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	One of the projects I am working on is contacting all of the marriage equality groups and letting them know that there are a ton of websites, groups, etc that are popping up all over. It's great. However, I think it's getting confusing for a lot of people. I think people want to donate their money to fight for marriage equality, but they are confused as to which group to donate to. Equality California - http://www.eqca.org No on Prop 8 Website - http://www.noonprop8.com/ Californians Against Hate - http://www.californiansagainsthate.com/ Love Honor Cherish - http://www.lovehonorcherish.org/ HRC - http://www.hrc.org/issues/marriage.asp Invalidate Prop 8 (LA Gay & Lesbian Center) - http://www.invalidateprop8.org
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