Prop 8 Passes in California

I feel so disheartened with California now that the reality of Prop 8 has settled in. Its an uphill battle that will have to be fought and won over time. Its only so disappointing because of all the people who fought so hard for the legislation to legalize gay marriage in the first place that only now looks as though it was all in vain. However, to me, it really makes me realize how many people are in the gray issue on the area - the same people who voted FOR gay marriage voted AGAINST it this past election.

Somewhere, I read that it would only be a matter of time before gay marriage became legal, because the younger generations are starting to discriminate less and less, and many more have gay friends now than the previous generation. That's why its so important for us to be a VISIBLE community instead of one that sticks to the shadows. Kiss your boyfriend on the street. Hold hands at the dinner table. Wear that glitter and mascara, and do not be afraid to speak on behalf of the gay community. If you don't, no one else will, and our issues will remain solely ours.

PS: I do realize not everyone wears glitter and mascara. But that makes it all the more important for those of us who do not fall into stereotypes to be vocal about who we are. We come in all shapes, all sizes, all colors and flavors - we need to show it off. Its nothing to be afraid of. As Angelique says: "I love it! I'm proud of it!"