Prop 8 Ruling

Yesterday, a Federal Judge in my home state of California overturned a ban on same sex marriage. This is a huge victory. While I truly *do* respect the opinions of all individuals, when people become violent or mean they immediately lose my respect. Prop 8 is about people. People who just want to love who they love. In my opinion, it really is that simple. People can say what they will about traditional marriage, but the truth is, marriage hasn't been traditional for a very long time. All we have to do is look at the rate of divorce in this country and we should have our answer. People don't respect and appreciate marriage as it should be. I have the utmost respect for couples who have been together for twenty years...even more. Those people obviously believe in what marriage is all about. Marriage is a lifetime commitment and it's work. It's painful. It's hard. But, when you made those vows to your significant other, you made them for LIFE. Everyone should be allowed to get married and same sex couples are no different. Again, it's about love and commitment.

Of course, I may be a bit biased on this ruling; after all, tomorrow is my girlfriend and I's seventh anniversary. It has not been an easy road, nor will it ever be one. Relationships are hard. But, they are also beautiful, wonderful and absolutely fun. I couldn't ask for a better girlfriend and I have been so blessed to share my life with her for the past seven years. Yes, I know...there will always be people who don't agree and I will never understand WHY. We are NO different than you. No different at all. Look at us. Really, look at us.



I hope that the Prop 8 ruling shows that the voters do not have the right in implement discrimination into our state constitution. By allowing us not to marry, they are doing just that. Hell, I don't even know if I *want* to get married, but that's not the point. The point is that we should be able to if we want to and I am so thankful that this judge weighed the evidence and came to the conclusion that he did. After all, we need to move forward in the future, not backwards. This, my friends,is a huge and giant step forward.