Amidst the ensuing turmoil when California decided to UPHOLD Proposition 8, I couldn’t help but just fall on my knees and cry hard.
Today, in California, and in many other parts of the world, I am a second-class human being.
In Seattle, I would have a hard time finding a place to grab a beer without the threat of Ricin to exterminate me and ”my kind”.
In Florida, I would’ve been savagely beaten just because of who I am.
In New South Wales, I would not feel comfortable going to the police if my home had been broken into. They would’ve just laughed at me.
In Sweden, walking home would not be safe just because I like other boys.
In Iraq, I would’ve been tortured with unimaginable pain.
In Iran, I would’ve been summarily executed without informing my lawyer OR my family, despite an order from the Chief Justice to stop the killing.
In Manila, I don’t even exist.
Today in California: the world’s second largest independent economy, purveyor of the American Dream to the teeming masses, I am a second-class citizen, because of the man I love.
Today is not a good day.
To me you’re top rate, first class, a notch above the rest. And I know I *actually* have very little power, but I’ll use whatever power I do have to fight with you. Because seriously, California needs to have its ego checked.
Also – what is that image thing for my picture (what is that called? brain death. how awkward)…It looks like an Alien Teapot – short and stout.
@Deidre: It’s worse in other countries. But yes, California needs an ego checked.
And I honestly have no clue why that’s the icon that goes up there. I know nothing about fixing the technowhatsits on this blog. LOL. You’d make a cute teapot: the whistle would be a sneeze!
I echo what Deidre said. You are a TOP rate human being – strong mind, handsome man, loving partner.
I can’t wrap my brain around why people are so homophobic and prejudiced. I feel embarrassed for the ignorant people.
I’m sorry.