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What do Protests Against Prop 8 Results Accomplish?
It seems the biggest issue in the gay world this week is not the election of Barack Obama, but the protests against the vote in favor of Proposition 8. I have my theories on why these people are rallying, but I don’t think it does much good for the cause (or the community) for people to ...
Gay-marriage supporters plan Prop-8 protests
Gay-marriage supporters plan Prop-8 protests
usatoday.com — Protesters are focusing on California, where the state Supreme Court declared same-sex marriages legal in May before... voters tossed them out Nov. 4. California's Proposition 8, which passed 52.2% to 47.8%, "eliminates (the) right of same-sex couples to ... (more) Gay-marriage supporters plan Prop-8 protests
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Prop 8 Exclusive: Young gay marriage activist leads national protests
Prop 8 Exclusive: Young gay marriage activist leads national protests
365gay.com — "You know that book, The Tipping Point?" asks the young Internet maven, referring to Malcolm Gladwell's 2000... work exploring cultural shifts and the small things that incite them. "Well, on Sunday night, I said to myself, "Holy crap. We're at the ... (more) Prop 8 Exclusive: Young gay marriage activist leads ...
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Confirmed: Huge Obama Surge Sealed Prop 8 Victory
JammieWearingFool — ... about the rights of certain individuals. Question: If the will of the majority can be ignored on a ballot, can we ignore how they voted for President? GayPatriotWest has thoughts on the strategy of those demonstrating. I have my theories on why these people are rallying, but I don’t think it does much good for the cause (or the community) for people to vent in public. It makes it appear to the world that we, at least those rallying, are not ready for marriage . And what are they so angry about? That the state won’t recognize same-sex unions as marriage? We can still call ...

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