Many people are discouraged that even though Barack Obama was elected president many gay marriage initiatives have been defeated (at least for now). I think people must take a page out of Barack's book. You have to remain positive and keep it moving.
Don't let the drama, and fear of others control your outlook on life in this country. Keep being the wonderful person that God created. And remain steadfast, unmoveable, and unwavering in your belief that you will be able to get married to your significant other one day. I refuse to think of these circumstances as permanent...it is just a temporary present, getting ready for a phenomenal future.
As a matter of fact, why are we allowing other people to dictate our future? You don't need the states to tell you that you can get married. If you want to get married...damn it get married. Call your boo...your wife,,,instead of your partner/significant other/lover. Go to a church (there are many that perform gay marriages) and ask the minister to perform your wedding. Here in NC, Rev Tonya Rawls is a phenomenal minister who I know when we are ready will be performing our wedding. Get all of your paperwork in order and move on with your life.
Stop talking about what others' won't allow us to do and just do it, if that is what you want to do. That's what Barack did.
As pissed as I am about those stupid propositions. You are right. You DON'T necessarily need to the government to validate a marriage. Marriage is truly in your heart.
ReplyDeleteI think plenty of people are following their hearts anyway. That's not the issue. It's the legal rights that go along with marriage.
ReplyDeleteYes, there have been setbacks but I think this country is still a lot more tolerant of gay issues than we have been in previous years. It's gonna take a minute, but we'll get there.
ReplyDeleteglennishamorgan: welcome! True indeed, marriage is in the heart.
ReplyDeleteabg: I think the legality of it is only part of it. So many people don't think about getting married until it is legal, then to me it feels like they are trying to hard to make a statement.
deepdiva: I agree that it is better. That's why I say...keep your heads up.