In the middle of the euphoria around our new hopey overlords yesterday, the one sour note was the kick in the teeth that is Prop 8.
As Allen over at Eating Out Loud says:
So, I awoke this morning to learn that my relationship with my partner is no longer valid. It’s no longer legal. It’s somehow sub-par, not equivalent, not worthy of protection. And you know what? I’m pissed and tired of holding it in.
I decided to snap a photo of my wedding band placed on a slightly different finger than normal to express exactly how I feel toward every single person who voted Yes on Prop 8. It’s my personal version of ‘let freedom ring’. The battle for equality changes course but it’s very far from over.
I’m sure some of you will believe in Prop 8 and that’s your right. Please make sure to update your reader to remove my blog and to delete any bookmarks to my site. I won’t take it personally but as for Prop 8 and your intrusion on my life … I take it very personally.
I welcome supporters of gay rights to snap your own photo showing your wedding ring on your middle finger. Spread the word that this fight isn’t over. Whether you’re gay, straight, bi, white, blue or tan — show your support by letting freedom ring on your blog! Please forward this page to any friends and family who may find it of interest.
Thanks to De Lowe for pointing this out. Spread the word! Take a picture, post it on your blog (or Facebook, or MySpace) and add your link here.
7 comments:
Riona - such a timely post. I just left my friend Sarah's Blog and I'm in floods of tears. I'm too mad to speak.
http://shortsf.blogspot.com
From http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2008/11/06/what-prop-8-means-to-america/:
"Californians voted to give factory farmed pigs and chickens new rights under Prop 2 but voted to take rights away from its gay citizens with Prop 8."
Thank you for posting this! You guys rock on!
I think this was such a good idea. And it makes me very happy to see so many people joining in!
WOOT.
http://rocknrollbride.blogspot.com/2008/11/let-freedom-ring.html
I saw your post on Offbeat Bride, and I agree. It really sickened me how they actually made it illegal again. I don't see why people are so bothered about two people getting married. It's not hurting anyone.
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