A Prop 8 challenge for swankers - Page 51

Mousey Girl · 11-05-2008, 06:25 PM

8 was the main reason I spent the time to vote last night. I know the majority of Kern County voted yes, but this resident voted no.

Kevy Baby · 11-05-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

... you wouldn't be tossing around insults like "all 14 people".

A joke Morri; it was a joke. Sometimes, all one can do is laugh at the absurdity of a situation.

It was not an insult.

innerSpaceman · 11-05-2008, 07:02 PM

Decided to go with "What Does My Marriage Have to Do With Yours?"

Thanks, Greg.

On my way now.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 11-05-2008, 07:28 PM

I will look for you'all on TV!

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-05-2008, 07:30 PM

I hoped to see H8 protesters in Orange today but there were only a handful of the usual Wednesday War Protesters and their Opponents.

Good on you, those that are marching tonight. Give 'em hell.

Kevy Baby · 11-05-2008, 07:36 PM

If I thought that I could make it to the protest in time (leaving OC at 6:35), I would go.

katiesue · 11-05-2008, 07:37 PM

Kudos to everyone marching tonight. I'm with you in spirit!

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 11-05-2008, 08:56 PM

Someone sent me this. Thought I'd share.

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FRIENDS!!!

About an a min ago, I personally contacted the California Secretary of State. The guy that I talked to said that they are still counting the votes for it. PROPOSITION 8 HAS NOT BEEN CALLED.
They will not know the results until DECEMBER 13th!

All media has announced a victory for Yes on 8! THIS IS WRONG.

Call today!

CA secretary of state:
(916) 657-2166,
or you can lodge a recorded complaint by calling 1-800-345-VOTE

Isaac · 11-05-2008, 09:12 PM

Not Afraid · 11-05-2008, 10:02 PM

The main thing that I want to get across to people who voted Yes on 8 is that bigotry and hatred are WRONG and will not be accepted in our society. It took a while for ANY equal rights issue to become a standard. It will take time, but it WILL happen.

An interesting theory I heard today about why 8 won. The voter turnout this election was HUGE - especially among the Black and Latino voters who wanted Obama to be their next president. Many of these people are not usual voters. Black and Latinos also tend to be god-fearing religious people - Catholic, Baptist, etc. The theory was that if Obma wasn't an option for President, mny of these people wouldn't have voted and 8 would have been a firm No.

I that is true, then I think that comparisons to the Civil Rights Movement, to segregation, to hate crimes against blacks, and to other nasty wrongs in America's past should be played up. Not many in today's world would dare to be openly racist against a black person or even suggest that their rights should be any different thn anyone else. I think the parrallel should be drawn and emphasized and maybe there will be more understanding.

11-05-2008, 06:25 PM	#1
Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	8 was the main reason I spent the time to vote last night. I know the majority of Kern County voted yes, but this resident voted no.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Decided to go with "What Does My Marriage Have to Do With Yours?" Thanks, Greg. On my way now.
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Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	I will look for you'all on TV!
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I hoped to see H8 protesters in Orange today but there were only a handful of the usual Wednesday War Protesters and their Opponents. Good on you, those that are marching tonight. Give 'em hell. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	If I thought that I could make it to the protest in time (leaving OC at 6:35), I would go. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Kudos to everyone marching tonight. I'm with you in spirit! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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11-05-2008, 10:02 PM	#10
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	The main thing that I want to get across to people who voted Yes on 8 is that bigotry and hatred are WRONG and will not be accepted in our society. It took a while for ANY equal rights issue to become a standard. It will take time, but it WILL happen. An interesting theory I heard today about why 8 won. The voter turnout this election was HUGE - especially among the Black and Latino voters who wanted Obama to be their next president. Many of these people are not usual voters. Black and Latinos also tend to be god-fearing religious people - Catholic, Baptist, etc. The theory was that if Obma wasn't an option for President, mny of these people wouldn't have voted and 8 would have been a firm No. I that is true, then I think that comparisons to the Civil Rights Movement, to segregation, to hate crimes against blacks, and to other nasty wrongs in America's past should be played up. Not many in today's world would dare to be openly racist against a black person or even suggest that their rights should be any different thn anyone else. I think the parrallel should be drawn and emphasized and maybe there will be more understanding.
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