IF SO, FIGHT FOR IT!
New York's highest court delivered its decision on
whether same-sex couples have the right to marry and they said our families DO NOT deserve the protections of marriage.
----->Tonight, there will be a rally at 6 PM at Sheridan Square (west 4th Street and 6th Avenue). Because of this landmark decision, we need you to come out TONIGHT in order to tell our legislators and all New Yorkers that this decision is not good for New York.
Pride is just not about parties and parades, its about being proud enough to stand up for who you are and fight for your rights! DO YOU HAVE PRIDE???
2006-07-06 05:13:33 · 7 answers · asked by NY Lesbian 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Yeah, I'm gay too, but I don't really care about all that marraige equality crap. I think most straight people are very accepting of gays, we don't need to change the foundation of America. I feel like you could fight for things of more importance.
2006-07-06 05:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by twoxchristian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems odd to me that one would be proud about with whom one has sexual relations. I certainly am happy to have met the person I am with, and I feel extremely lucky, but proud? I do have a lot of respect for the institution of marriage, and it seems clear to me that the majority of Americans feel the same way, no matter whether they are in red or blue states. I am proud of the New York court for making a decision based on law, rather than one that redefines marriage to accommodate a powerful lobby.
2006-07-06 12:20:32 · answer #2 · answered by hawley5150 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm disgusted with NY's decision; but, unfortunately, not surprised. today's society is driven by fear, building on generations of ignorance, arrogance, and fanaticism. as you pointed out, allowing this to fester only hurts ourselves.
As part of the - what i term as s&s, the straight and silent population; we support same-sex marriages but do so quietly - i truly believed in our government's checks & balances. i had faith in "we the people". i was naive. can't happen in today's society, i told myself. therefore, i limited my civic duty to voting and jury duty.
but the election and re-election of g.w. ushered an era of flagrant institutionalized - legislative, judicial, & executive - violations of human rights. the powers-that-be acquiesce to the arrogant, ignorant, and fanatic voting majority. absence of political participation is interpreted as either apathy, consent with the status quo, and/or support for the voting majority's agenda.
g.w.'s re-election triggered many people's tipping point, including my own. i feel the urgency to visibly and vocally express descension when I believe human rights are being violated. i wish i could be at and actively support the rally; but, i am currently more than 2K miles from NYC.
Good Luck!
2006-07-06 14:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by Cassor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll be crossing my fingers. But though I have pride, I don't hold out much hope. Straight people hate us with a powerful will. I've been battling. Struggling. And I grow tired of it. I just want to go my way and have people leave me alone about it...
2006-07-06 12:19:35 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have pride, but I'm about 12 hours from New York.
2006-07-06 12:17:14 · answer #5 · answered by tmills883 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are gay, you should be ashamed of yourself. There is nothing to feel proud about.
You got it all wrong!
Get back into the closet immediately.
2006-07-08 20:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by kerryblueterrierman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have pride in the LORD but goodluck with that
2006-07-06 12:16:52 · answer #7 · answered by MangeMasta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋