If not, why not?
2007-01-16 12:27:18 · 16 answers · asked by Ashley 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Yes.
I have also....
Written editorials for the Newspaper.
Contacted both State representatives as well as Federal Representatives and Senators.
Written letters to the White House.
Contributed both Time and Money to many Pro-Marriage Lobbies.
Vote in Local, State, and National Elections.
I don't just chat with the Local Yocals and stop feeling I've made my thoughts known.
2007-01-16 12:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I actually had the great opportunity to shoot a documentary on marriage equality in which, along with 48 other activists, we traveled on a caravan from San Francisco thru Reno, Salt Lake City, Cheyenne, Wy., Denver, Topeka, St. Louis, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh collecting signatures and leading rallies at capitals and downtown events and finally delivering this scrolled lump of signatures to the footsteps in Washington, D.C. and bringing people from all over the US to DC to fight for equal rights.
It was the best experience yet.
Marriage should be a right--not a privilege.
2007-01-17 00:32:14 · answer #2 · answered by AnthonyPaul 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You really think a 30 second conversation will overcome a constituency of several hundred thousand bigots who will vote that politician out of office the second he legalizes gay marriage?
The fight begins with the people. Not the politicians. Politicians do whatever they believe will keep them in office.
2007-01-16 22:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by kickbutt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I haven't. I think gays should have the same rights as everyone else though. I don't wake up everyday and be like" I am gay and have to fight for my rights." I just live like normal. Being gay hasn't affected my everyday life,not yet anyway. If I want to get married then I may start. Or maybe be easier to go to a gay friendly state. As long as my partner and I are happy,the hell with fighting everyone.
2007-01-16 20:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by sexygal8321 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, not marriage. But years ago I did talk to a few state legislators about repealing the "sodomy" law.
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Saltydune, none of the state constitutions say anything about "equal rights for homosexuals." The Massachusetts Constitution does not say that at all. Your justices on your state court did not claim that your constitution says that. Your justices in your state's highest court were full of baloney.
2007-01-16 20:35:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Even though I knew it was a waste of time. I'm campaigning for ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act ) now. The step we should have taken first.
2007-01-16 21:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gay marriages are legal in Massachusetts. It is a moot point.
2007-01-16 23:10:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Marriage, in general, just gives people the right to royally screw each other over when the divorce comes. What's so special about that? Why do people want that "right"? I don't care that I "can't" get married, I don't WANT to.
2007-01-16 21:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by Alias400 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'm not sure how to get in touch with my local congresspeople.
I'm sure I could find out if I worked at it long enough...
2007-01-16 20:31:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, at every opportunity. I'm always writing letters, too.
2007-01-16 20:51:23 · answer #10 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋