Current mood:

determined

EMRM
I've been thinking that, because of many things (this stupid "Marriage Protection Week", the yo-yo of gay, bisexual, transgender and other people's rights to marry lately and the LJ Protest Day that took place yesterday), that I should form a protest of my own. A huge one, if we can manage. LJ is giant. The internet is even bigger. And we have over two weeks before it officially starts. So we have time for banners, icons, possibly even a small freespace website if anyone can help me (anyway want to work with me?)and email all of our friends and family. This can spread. Big time. We can make November mean so much more than their pathetic protection week. We can remind them, whether they care or it means anything TO them, that LOVE is what matters in marriage. And that they aren't going to be able to control people's emotions forever. We all have rights. It's time we stood up for them. Together. Gay, straight, bi, questioning, male, female, transgender, asexual, ALIEN..it doesn't matter.

So take these beginner banners (preferably saving them to your own space) and post them anywhere. Your journal, user info, website, computer wallpaper, anything. Send them out, show them off, start a movement. Together we WILL make a difference. And when the time comes maybe the local news, the papers, the magazines...they'll be called and see what we've done. We'll have at least stood up for something. And for people who're straight and wondering, "Why should I care?" And I'll tell you that someday your son or daughter, sister, brother, niece, nephew or grandchild could be gay. And maybe they fall in love, REALLY IN LOVE and are denied the rights you had. This isn't just about us, it's about people we love for years to come. Make this matter. Thank you.





I have a ring that I wear every single day. I only take it off to shower because I don't want it to tarnish. It's not a wedding ring, I'm only nineteen. But it's a sign of commitment. I can't say forever yet. But I can say as far as I can see. And that's what builds up to forever so maybe someday. But that's the point. Someday. Someday, with Faye or with someone else, I'm going to want to be married. I'm going to want the rights that come with it. I might just want the whole stupid ceremony. And I DESERVE THAT. I didn't do ANYTHING to our elected officials. And I thank God I'm finally old enough to vote and make SOME difference. But I wear a ring. And that means I love someone. And if someday I want to marry that someone I'm going to find a way, if it means running off to another country. Their hate isn't going to stop me from loving her. I hope someday soon they realize that.