Election
I confess to being caught up in the tides of change, in the steady mantra of “yes, we can.” Tuesday, November 4th, in Boston the sky was bright and crisp—the leaves were gems—and the lines were long. Anticipation hung in the air, and the evening news gave us early confirmation. The suspense did not last long. Still, the victory is bittersweet: on the radio yesterday, I heard that many of those drawn to the polls because of Obama’s call for a new day were the same voters who said no to gay/lesbian marriage in California. Other states created more barriers incuding Arkansas—stating that gay/lesbian couples cannot adopt children.
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And I confess to seeing the world through Massachusetts-colored glasses. It wasn’t until Wednesday, when the gay marriage bans were reported, that the magnitude of discrimination became concrete to me. This sobers me. I want to get involved with this equal rights movement.
Jane Kokernak Nov 10, 11:51 am
Yes—those Massachusetts colored glasses are so nice. I wish everyone had a pair. Watching the recent protests in San Francisco makes me want to be there in the mix. There is so much history in the making these days.
Jan Nov 10, 03:35 pm
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I was happy to hear of the protest at the Mormon church. The NYT quoted a sign that referred to Mormons as formerly persecuted, now persecutors. G
Guri Nov 9, 02:52 pm