Tim talked here about what we did on Saturday. You know my views: We are all equal, deserving of the same rights under the law. My favorite moment of the day: The speaker asked all the straight people there to hold up their signs. When I said out loud, “I don’t have a sign!”, the lesbian next to us handed me hers. I raised it high with a lump in my throat.
A favorite photo of Tim.
Proper use of who’s and whose: It does an editor good.
Clicking on either of those photos will enlarge them, and you can also go “up to gallery” to see the rest of the photos.
Thanks for going to this protest. Those who didn’t know about it, but should have, appreciate it very much. However, I did spend much of the day cracking up at A Coventry Christmas. I’ve only been reading it for two days or so, and I’m already at p. 102 which is lightning quick for me. I had bad managers, but Rodney beats them all. However, I can tell you a story about a customer who wanted only leather-bound books that will make you want to kick something. And when you mentioned “There was this book on TV. The cover is blue. Do you have it?” I laughed so loud I probably woke up John. Why do customers always ask that exact question? I had one friend who used to tell customers “No, actually we’re all out of blue books Could I interest you in something yellow?” and then wave at an end-cap of Dummies books.
Could I interest you in something yellow?” and then wave at an end-cap of Dummies books.
HA! Perfect. Thanks for letting me know you’re enjoying the book.
Thank you for going, and thanks for the rousing pictures of the event. : )
I love your narrative of your day with your photos. I wish I’d had time to do a full post, but hopefully most people will look through the photo set and the pictures can speak for themselves. And what I hope what they’ll say is, “We’re all the same, with the same concerns and humor and fear. So let us have the same rights.”
It’s just terrible that a law can be rescinded in this way, that rights once granted can be ‘instantly’ taken away.
Loved the “No More Mr Nice Gay” sign – they’re all so witty and meaningful at the same time.
“Proper use of who’s and whose: It does an editor good.” *nods heartily*
I think you summed up what’s at the heart of this. If you’re used to not having something, you may fight to get it, but you know that’s exactly what’s ahead of you: a battle. If a law is passed to try to circumvent your rights, it’s part of the battle. But when you feel as if you’ve won a battle, it’s discouraging and infuriating to fight it again. But it won’t stop the fight, because a desire for justice is built into people.
Thanks for the pics, Becky.
You’re welcome. =)
Like the button – thanks!
Thank YOU, because I know you’re another of the people who wants justice for your GLBT friends.
Absolutely!
People are using the law to legally discriminate against a minority group! It isn’t right.
Great photos, Becky. I was annoyed that a long-standing family obligation kept me from attending the NYC rally yesterday, but I was there in spirit, and I’m glad I was able to go to the Prop 8 rally in front of the Mormon Temple this past Wed. night.
“We are OUTraged” is a great slogan. I think one my favorites from the other night was “I will not be tolerated.” I’m glad to see for the most part our community’s signs have been H8 free. Words like these speak far more loudly than hateful messages ever could.
Thanks for sharing.
I’m glad to be on the right side of this fight for justice with you. =)