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Originally Posted by Senusret I
Eureka!
by Matthew Shaw
UNC '02
Columbia '05
Because of a second vote in California, morning seems like it will never come. Families openly wept, not for the great promise afforded the nation, but at the fundamental rights their fellow voters snatched away from them. Life plans were re-evaluated – ‘can we afford to lose your spousal benefits,’ ‘will we ever be able to adopt our foster son,' 'will we ever be able to marry.’ After working late, Americans took to protest in gatherings large and small. Those who had just started smiling again, proudly steeled their resolve to fight on another day. Perfect strangers stopped saying congratulations. Sadly, another change swept our nation.
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This whole article moved me but this specific paragraph hit home. I can't believe that we as Californians were able to see why Prop 4 should not be passed but then voted yes on Prop 8. My heart hurts for my friends in the gay community and I proudly joined them on Wednesday to voice my displeasure. I can only hope that the multiple law suits that have been brought forward will bring down Prop 8. Tuesday was a day of huge emotional swings, from finding great hope in Obama to being blindsided by California. I think that I often take for granted living in Los Angeles and the community of people I surround myself in, so I was completely shocked to wake up on Wednesday morning to this result. I have to have faith that this will not stand up.