It is most fitting
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“I cannot, for my nation, my culture, my class, demand privileges which I refuse other groups.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
It is a terrible thing that so many of this great nation's politicians have not and will not grasp this ideal. But yesterday, the people spoke, and spoke loudly, clearly and with great emphasis. In Maryland, in Maine, In Minnesota and hopefully in Washington State, too, voters turned away from the hate and the lies and gave all of their citizens the same privileges that the majority enjoy.
The fiftieth anniversary of Eleanor Roosevelt's passing is today. With yesterday's election results, I think she'd be pleased to see how her work as continued.
Eleanor Roosevelt
It is a terrible thing that so many of this great nation's politicians have not and will not grasp this ideal. But yesterday, the people spoke, and spoke loudly, clearly and with great emphasis. In Maryland, in Maine, In Minnesota and hopefully in Washington State, too, voters turned away from the hate and the lies and gave all of their citizens the same privileges that the majority enjoy.
The fiftieth anniversary of Eleanor Roosevelt's passing is today. With yesterday's election results, I think she'd be pleased to see how her work as continued.
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Date: 2012-11-07 04:11 pm (UTC)In Minnesota, however, the voters did defeat a ban on same-sex marriage, and also defeated a Voter ID requirement. American ideals 2, bigots 0 in the Land o' Lakes.
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Date: 2012-11-07 04:13 pm (UTC)Going to correct.
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Date: 2012-11-07 05:50 pm (UTC)At a recent gallery exhibit of political cartoons, one really struck home. Imagine outside a courthouse with many steps. At the top of the steps(of success) are women's right to vote and multiple other social issues passed along with how many years to achieve that success. Struggling on the steps below is gay marriagle receiving much encouragment from above. The cartoon was first printed over 20 years ago!! Still timely.
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Date: 2012-11-07 07:01 pm (UTC)OT: I know you from the USA White Collar forum! What has happened to them? Did the storm have some kind of delayed effect? I noticed the Chat feature says the forums will be back, but doesn't explain anything. Your posts are always interesting and well thought out.
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Date: 2012-11-07 07:51 pm (UTC)I agree that it's probably better for a kid to be loved by one parent or 2 same-sex parents, but some psychiatrists do not seem to agree. And I really don't see the difference between having only one parent, and having 2 mothers or 2 fathers... Also, unless they live in the jungle, a kid will probably grow-up around men and women anyway...
Ah yes the forum... It was hacked last Sunday. Some wannabee pirate who was celebrating Guy Fawkes's Night (5th of November was on Monday) I don't know how long it might take, but I'm seriously missing the forum !
You can come over to timdekayforum.org if you want to talk about Tim or White Collar. :)
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Date: 2012-11-07 05:45 pm (UTC)I want to say it is possible to convert people. My hubby has been a stalwart Republician. When I spoke to him about this issue, he was unsure. Then I asked him point blank - why would you vote against equality. It stopped him and he went and read the referendum. Now luckily my hubby is not a brainless twit and he agreed. He voted for it.
I've also converted him on many other issues (so I really don't think he is a Republician anymore).
Very happy to live in Maryland....very happy.
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Date: 2012-11-07 11:28 pm (UTC)Are you going to be affected by the next nor'easter?
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Date: 2012-11-07 11:38 pm (UTC)Just had dinner, don't know if I've got power back yet. I doubt it.
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