Nov 05 2008
Pride and Disappointment
Yesterday was a historic day. I know you’ve been hearing that a lot lately but it’s true. Yesterday for the first time in American history an African-American was elected to the office of President. World leaders rejoiced, the President of Kenya declared Thursday a national holiday, China was eager to discuss international affairs with the new president elect, and the Pope himself asked God to bless the United States. But among the rejoicing and celebrations another historic event happened, one with a less optimistic tone. In California Proposition 8, the Proposition which would amend the state constitution to say that marriage was only between a man and a woman, passed. This means that the state will not recognize any same sex unions. With this defeat, it may be that other states will follow suite and choose to amend their constitutions as well. In my opinion, I cannot honestly believe that we still live in a day in age where people are still so intolerant. Even if your faith was against it, whatever happened to separation of church and state? It was a question of equality, and the campaign for Yes on 8 was by a majority, funded by organizations outside of the state. I would like to be the first to call out shenanigans on this issue! And am calling for an investigation, as to how and why this passed. It honestly makes no logical sense as to how it passed. And although I have regained faith and hope in our government, I have lost faith and pride in people.
