[[[OPINION]]] Creating Change One Proposition at a Time

Creating Change One Proposition at a Time.

Much to the chagrin of Romney and Gingrich, ” title=”Romney” target=”_blank”>Romney, whom I officially am calling a jackass, and not even because of this following statement, stated, “Today, unelected judges cast aside the will of the people of California who voted to protect traditional marriage. This decision does not end this fight, and I expect it to go to the Supreme Court. That prospect underscores the vital importance of this election and the movement to preserve our values. I believe marriage is between a man and a woman and, as president, I will protect traditional marriage and appoint judges who interpret the Constitution as it is written and not according to their own politics and prejudices.”

See that right there is why so many youth have no clue that they can be (insert race/religion here) and LGBTQ.

And why does everything always have to be a fight? Is not the true meaning of competition “to strive/work together”?

And, for that matter, is not Mitt Romney interpreting things according to his “own politics and prejudices”? Aren’t we all?

And furthermore – while I’m on this soapbox-, if I may ask, what are “our values”? I know my values, I know some of my close friend’s values, but what are “our values”? Preserve my tuchas.

Is fighting against people who want to illustrate love how they deem it part of that value system? Is fighting against people who want fair and just taxation a part of that value system?

Have we even taken the time to define our values as a Nation? As individuals?

By the way things look for many people, no matter the side of the coin they reside, I’d say we’ve not really sussed out our core values.  As a collective people we are not acting in the image of good that I personally feel we are capable of, regardless if on the one hand I also feel there’s not even really good or bad in the first place and on the other, I do see small, progressive shifts in consciousness happening.

Look, the people of CA, many of whom were people of color, alongside the Mormon Church and others, were committing actions based on values, too, when they voted so bigotedly in 2008. I even have a caucasian friend whom I respect that voted Yes on Prop 8.  But overtime they came to see that their actions weren’t matched to their core values, which I doubt 100% align with what Romney thinks are his or “our values”, for that matter.  Everything starts within. You can’t change the past.  But, you have the ability to open your eyes to new perspectives – yes, to even change course altogether… so what’s the big deal?  Why does a person like Romney feel this new decision on this issue is the worst thing that’s happened since (insert really bad thing here)?

Could it be that this gay marriage business (and really, it kinda is when you think of it) is the answer to all our Queer problems and therefore everyone is in a fuss because it’s like Wonka’s Golden Ticket in value to anyone who owns it?

Well, that’s like people saying (insert your belief about Israel and Palestine land equity here).

It’s one thing to one, another thing to another.  And gay marriage is no different.

It’s complicated.

Check out one great perspective from fellow blogger, Kalil Cohen (” title=”Kalil Cohen – Jewish Journal Oy Gay Blog” target=”_blank”>here or watching him on Democracy Now! below: