LGBT Perspective: The Success Of A Loss

[Natasha]

LGBT Perspective: The Success Of A Loss

http://www.asianweek.com/2008/12/03/lgbt-perspective-the-success-of-a-loss/
12/3/2008

California now has a constitution with an amendment that discriminates against a minority.

California now has two groups of people: one can marry, the other cannot.
California now has a lesser tier of citizenship.

On Nov. 4, a state known for its diversity and tolerance, voted to withdraw a conferred basic right to one million of its citizens. Large demonstrations erupted in spontaneous anger, even outside the state, and lawsuits were filed.

We were disappointed and profoundly saddened when it became apparent that Proposition 8 would pass. Although we knew it would be close, the reality that our fellow citizens could be this narrow minded zapped our hearts. We shared our heartache with friends. Many were married, then not, then again and now maybe not again.