Walking among giants

05.26.09 - No H8
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Yesterday Juan and I walked through Balboa Park and met with his sister Mari and her fiance, Morgan, along with thousands of others who planned to march to San Diego's Hall of Justice in protest the decision of California's Supreme court to uphold Prop 8.

As an American I feel that the court made the right decision. What type of democracy would we have if a court of the land denied and threw out a proposition which was decided by a majority of the people? The justices did their duty and upheld the law... although its not something I agree with NOR feel is just...
For that reason I took to the streets of to protest! It was a great experience.

There were people of all backgrounds, races, religions(even MORMONS!) and they all have a story. Just thinking of my own story and how I came to grips with who I am ... I could hardly begin to imagine the countless stories, experiences, tragedies and trails those marching next to me, with me, could share. Walking down those streets hearing their cries for equality and knowing they were not afraid to stand up for their rights... helped me to realize

I WAS WALKING AMONG GIANTS

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this MORNING California DECIDED TO UPHOLD prop 8!!!?

Although there are many people angry, I think we should stay positive! 18,000 couples are STILL married! As far as I am concerned... those are 18,000 victories!

Something that is bothering me is the HUGE finger-pointing towards the Mormon church. YES, they did support prop 8 BUT so did SO MANY OTHER religious groups... I am Mormon AND I'm gay... I'm sort of caught in between a rock and a hard place. I know church funds (tithing) was not used to support prop 8. That isn't what tithing is used for. It was private funding and donations from the members themselves were used to support Prop 8, which is perfectly fine. Aren't we ALL entitled to our opinion? It's what makes America, America!

Tonight there is a rally going on downtown and I am planning on going. I will post pics!

Positive thinking is the remedy that will cure over TIME.