I have two points to make around this issue.
#1 Haven’t we been bombarded with all the media coverage centered around people who are getting married now. Notice how none of them are people of color. What does that say about our relationship to that particular institution. Bush Mag believes there should be equal rights for everyone. What every straight couples can do gay couples should be able to do. So my pulse is reaching out directly to couples in our community..what does the ability to marry mean to you?
#2 Is this marriage decision based on economics…if you crunch the numbers I think so. Last night most of the coverage was on city hall and the volunteers who are helping the couples get hitched and the commentators who spent a lot of time breaking down just how much California will make on marriage license fees. Companies related to marriage are celebrating like its Christmas due to the orders for cakes, photos, invitations and so on. I think people care less what our goal for equal rights are when there is money to be made……to make a point and an economic impact don’t fall for the hype and don’t buy into all the crap surrounding a traditional marriage and see how quick all this celebration goes right back to hate mongering and protesting trying to change the law back…stay tuned this discussion has just started!!!!
tasithoughts said,
June 19, 2008 @ 6:41 am
I agree that there are people who care more about the economic benefits of gay marriage. However, I do there is a large segment who are supportive of the heart of the cause which is equal rights. The only way to fight the media barage is through our collective efforts so the attention is drawn to the meaningful purpose of granting these rights to all same sex couples no matter what ethnicity.