a standing ovation for california
May 16th, 2008 | by Betmo | Published in Human Rights | 1 Comment
“Social change takes time, but it does not mean we have to wait for hearts and minds to change. Given the naked racism we’ve seen this election cycle, you best believe that anti-miscegenation laws would still be on the books in some states if we were going to wait until everyone was on board with interracial marriage. And that will be the case for same-sex marriage.
We have to lead, not follow; we have to educate allies — and push the civil rights envelope through legal channels. Both are necessary. It’s why it’s important to parse the statements of the presidential candidates in reaction to yesterday’s ruling — will they lead, or follow?”
pam, at pam’s house blend
do you think rosie will move to cali?
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May 16th, 2008at 2:06 pm(#)
I think this is great but I don’t see it spreading though I think equal rights should extend to everything as long as you are not affecting anyone else nor do I think Rosie will be moving to Cali she is a hard core individualist!
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