Moving in the right direction ~>

Progress is being made. Can you feel it?
Slowly, but surely this world is changing.
One person, one state, or one country at a time...
I see how possible it is for this world to know peace.

Today, I am especially ecstatic about the goings on in the state of California.
Though I live in Kentucky, and this new allowance does not directly effect me, it does greatly affect me. I am speaking of the occurrences regarding the official first day of legalized same-sex marriages that took place yesterday (Tues. June 17,2008) in California.

For thousands of couples in that state, it was a time to finally have that moment they had dreamed of for years. It sounds very simple a thing to have- marriage. However, for many people in many places it is still but a distant dream.

Picture it: Gathering your family and friends together in one place at a special time
Announce your love to the world and solidify your commitment to your partner
Become husbands or wives in the eyes of God, the government, and the people
Feeling loved, respected, proud, romantic, affectionate and validated as a couple

This is what I wish for same-sex couples everywhere.
Let your voice be heard.
You deserve it too.
Get active.
Support organizations that fight for your rights.
It is our responsibility to make the world a better place for ourselves and for future generations.

Love is worth it.

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Dr. Diva said…
Yes. I say yes! And I meant to tell you that the evening I heard that California voted to allow everyone to be real ..... I got out the glasses you had given me and drank a private little toast, especially in honor of you and A! Love makes the world go round!
6/20/08, 4:14 PM
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