California Voters Approve Gay-Marriage Ban

DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional By Federal Appeals Court In New York
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/18/doma-defense-of-marriage-act_n_1980197.html

Rex I am not sure if you seen this on another thread or somewhere else but I did find it worth watching. It was not what I thought it was and you have to watch the end of the two minute video to get the punch line.


http://gawker.com/5953357/missouri-pastors-fiery-speech-against-equal-rights-for-homosexuals-has-stunning-twist-ending

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOM loses final appeal to challenge marriage equality in NY
http://holybulliesandheadlessmonsters.blogspot.com/2012/10/nom-loses-final-appeal-to-challenge.html#.UIccbc4PO04.facebook

Awesome twist at the end...!!!

This post has recently hit 50 thumbs up! I don't want to jinx things but I do want to thank those who are following this thread. I certainly complain enough when my threads are not voted up and this is a moment to be appreciative and reflect on the good people here on A2K... You are the best A2K!!!! Thanks for the thumbs up, thanks for the views and especially, many thanks for your comments which are invaluable to this topic!

California Progress Report
Progressive Voter Guide for November 2012 Ballot Propositions
http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/site/progressive-voter-guide-november-2012-ballot-propositions

Today my girlfriend of five years and I finally got married. My parents informed me that they were praying against us, saying that it was not God's will and because of that he was going to stop us, and continued to point out that our state does not allow gay marriage, therefore we should just give it up. But with the help of our pastor who paid for the entire trip, we drove 20 hours there and back to pick up our marriage license in Iowa. Everyone at the court house was eager to help us out and the judge even performed our ceremony during his lunch break. We made the trip safely and not once did I feel as if God was standing in our way. Though our marriage isn't recognized in our state, it is in our hearts. ♥
Leah

Hi. I'm Adam. And this is my friend Chase. I'm an Independent who supports Barack Obama for President. Chase is an Independent who has long supported Mitt Romney for President of the United States since 2007. Today, the two of us decided to attend the Mitt Romney rally at Landmark Aviation in Cedar Rapids.

We parked in a lot 4 miles away from the event site where all those attending were then shuttled to the actual site. Upon arriving to the site, we got in a line and were greeted with friendly smiles... We then had our tickets swiped, went through security, and then both went to the restrooms before heading in to the building to stand and await the speech. I was the first to exit the restroom and stood to wait for Chase. As soon as he exited we began to head to the plane hangar where the event was taking place.

Two officers and one suited man (secret service) then approached us and said with a smile, "You need to leave." My first thought was that we were getting in the way of an important Congressman coming through, or even the candidate himself... so we walked a bit to the side. He then repeated that we needed to head to the exit and leave. They began to grow tighter around us. I said, "Excuse me?" He repeated again, "You need to leave." Chase than said, "I'm confused, I'm a supporter of Mitt Romney... we have tickets?" ... Another officer chimed in, "You need to leave."

I then asked, "Why?" ... "What is the reason?" The officer then said, "You either need to leave now or we will be forced to arrest you." ... "BUT WHY?" ... "Head to the front now."

...
No one else was asked to leave. Just us.

We left. Got back on a bus alone. And drove back to Iowa City.

I'm in a state of utter confusion. I've been to so many Republican rallies in the last 5 years. I've always been courteous. I've never heckled. Besides some speeding tickets, I'm a law abiding citizen. I've greeted Mitt Romney in Muscatine and had my picture taken with him as well as with Santorum, Perry, Bachmann, Ron Paul, John McCain, etc. I attended a Santorum rally in which anyone could ask a question... I did... it had to do with gay marriage... he answered it live on CNN. I met him afterwards where he instantly recognized who I was and thanked me for coming to the event.

Mr. Romney- I may not support you... but my friend HAS and DID for the last 5 years... yet, we weren't allowed to attend? Why? Answer me that. WHY? Was it because we are gay or looked too flamboyant for your rally? What is it? Its not a surprise to me that you would treat someone this way... but it certainly came as a surprise to one of your ardent supporters. He now sees who you truly are. The guy who likes to take away rights and silence minorities.

I'm baffled. I'm embarrassed. I'm sad. Can anyone enlighten me?

Please SHARE this. This may be minuscule to you... but it shows a story to a bigger picture of who this man really is.

I just want to know WHY?

Hi Rex

I thought you might like this a realtime monitor of homophobic language on twitter...
http://www.nohomophobes.com/#!/today/

Yes the world is still full of mindless brainfucks... Thanks for the heads up bro

That is the best scientific explanation I seen yet on the subject.

Supreme Court to consider on Nov. 20 whether to take up marriage lawsuits
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/10/29/supreme-court-to-consider-on-nov-20-whether-to-take-up-marriage-lawsuits/

This lady seems to be very bright like Zinnia Jones.