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November 04, 2008
History Made
I feel like I've been holding my breath all day and can finally (almost) let it out. Over-the-moon elated about Obama's victory, but feeling pretty devastated that Prop 8 is passing at the moment. We went to an Obama party at the Hollywood Roosevelt; while I was sad not to be in my hometown for this night with my husband, celebrating this historic moment with good friends made it better. The election results in my home state of Washington are looking great, with Christine Gregoire defeating Republican Dino Rossi 53% to 47%. Kickass. And the assisted suicide bill is passing way better than I'd dared to hope, 58% to 42%. Tomorrow, it's back to movies here, but tonight, I'm celebrating.
My happiness is tempered by Prop 8 looking like it's going to pass. My heart goes out to all my gay and lesbian friends, who I know are feeling the pain of that way more than I could even begin to imagine. I'm so, so sorry. We have to keep fighting until equality for all really means equality. Until that day, folks, the work is not done.
Posted by kvoynar at November 4, 2008 11:57 PM
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I happen to agree that anyone crazy enough to want to be married and monogamous should be allowed to by the laws of our land.
However, I'm really not sure why a blog about this is the top article linked to on a site called MOVIE City News.
Posted by: Moniker Jones ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.mcnblogs.com/filmessent/nav-commenters.gif)
at November 5, 2008 05:05 AM
Yeah, but Darcy Burner's still too close to call...
Posted by: Cadavra at November 7, 2008 11:04 AM
Prop 8's passing is indeed disappointing, but the election of Barack Obama, the first African-American president, is a reminder that America can and will overcome its prejudices with time. There will come a time when gay marriage is as commonplace is straight marriage. I only hope I live to see it.
Posted by: Matthew Lucas at November 8, 2008 11:52 PM
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