As you may have heard, March 5 is the date the California Supreme Court will hear arguments on the validity of Proposition 8. This is a day that begins an historic process which directly affects the rights not just of those who seek a same-sex marriage, but all minority rights. Proposition 8 sets a precedent that allows the majority to vote on the rights of a minority any time there is a court decision. It can affect the rights of any minority that faces discrimination because it TAKES AWAY an existing right from a targeted minority. Prop 8 clearly affects the rights of the LGBTQ community, but it’s implications are far more reaching. Additionally, Prop 8 does not just affect the rights of Californians. All Americans are affected. The conservative right is bringing this fight to us in states throughout the Union. Yesterday in Hawaii 2,000 people stood AGAINST Civil Unions. Florida, Arkansas and Arizona also all lost ballot measures in their states on Nov. 4 to limit the rights of our families. We are under attack, and we MUST fight back.
We can all show our solidarity on March 5 by wearing white. This can be a wedding dress, sailor uniform, feather boa, all white leather, white tee, white knot, whatever you please.
We are calling for a loud voice to show up in San Francisco and be part of hearing the oral arguments. I’ve extended my trip in California. Amy’s flying down from Seattle. People have already purchased tickets from the east coast. Students from campuses all over have been granted funding for transport to be witness to this important piece of the political process. People will be calling off work to be there. Oh yeah, and did I mention there’ll be a JUMBOTRON? (Please help fund the jumbotron! No contribution too small!)
We know this economy is tough, but if you have the means- you should get there. Many airlines have announced drastically reduced rates recently, and this is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of them.
A college run website has emerged with a goal of driving ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND people to San Francisco for March 5. Some people say that number is crazy, I say that number is NECESSARY. There should absolutely be a larger turn-out than we’ve ever seen for this. We know our opposition will be there.
Let’s show them numbers they’ve never dreamed of!
March 5 Wear White at the San Francisco Supreme Court!!
5 Responses
I will be wearing white for all my brothers and sisters who should be able to get married.
Posted on February 25th, 2009 at 1:33 am
My family will be there I will be trying to bring as many people as I can I hope there is a huge turn out.
Posted on February 25th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I will not be able to attend but am forwarding this page to all my friends and family and i will wear white in observance of the day. I wish i could be there.
Posted on February 26th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I WILL be there! I find it ironic that it’s the people who left their countries because of religious persecution (i.e. Russia) are now persecuting ME & my fellow members of the GLBT community. Our rights under the U.S. Constitution WILL be restored once again by the Supreme Court & we will claim Victory. No longer will a majority be able to decide rights over a minority. We WILL prevail! God loves us no matter what our sexual orientation is! God does NOT hate anybody!
Posted on February 26th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
i bolieve in love ,thats why i bolieve in a gay and lesbian marriage, in the beginning everything was created equal why our goverment its not giving us our own choice of freedom, i hope we never become slaves of ignorance and hate just for been gay or lesbians.i wont be there to support but i will be in mind and heart. i just hope the best for our rights and hope one day people will understand that we gays and lesbians are not different from the rest of the world. proposition 8 will go down, believe in it and it will be done.
Posted on March 5th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
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