Beyond Disappointed with Today’s Prop 8 Outcome

For those of you who haven’t heard the bad news, the California Supreme Court released this morning that Prop 8 is being upheld.

While I feel extremely angry about this decision, I find myself ultimately feeling more disappointed with the state I call home, as well as my country.  If you don’t believe in same sex marriage, then don’t marry someone who is the same sex as you!  Simple as that!  Honestly people, what gives you the right to dictate how others should live their life?  Who are you to tell someone that they can’t marry the one they love?!?

Some of my best friends are gay and it’s just heartbreaking that they can’t share in a marital commitment to one another.  Isn’t the constitution meant to protect ALL of us????  The people’s decision is unfair, plain and simple — It’s unfortunate the majority of California voted this way.  

We all have a voice, and now more than ever we all need to use it.  Demonstrations will be happening all over the country today and tonight, so please join in the fight for equality.

I appreciate all of you expressing your opinions on the matter in comments on my post on Saturday, so please keep them coming!  I love hearing what all of you have to say.

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Comments (151)

  1. Verin
    Verin |  Posted on May 26th, 2009

    Thank you!

  2. Leah
    Leah |  Posted on May 26th, 2009

    This does bother me. I live in a Republican State and it ain’t happening here,honey.

    I know this is a setback. It all started in 1977 in CA. Dan White sucks. This is primarily his fault. If he had sided with Milk, there would have been a different outcome.

    While we cannot change the decision for this moment, at least there are open-minded people who allow Gays and Lesbians to marry in their State. It may not be California, but it is better than nothing.

    This may not be the response you want. I know the Gay and Lesbian Society will not give up until Prop 8 is overcome.

    Have a Better Week,
    Leah

  3. Jesse
    Jesse |  Posted on May 26th, 2009

    khloe I freaking lub you!! equality for all!!

    Twitter/NnVv

  4. Krystina
    Krystina |  Posted on May 26th, 2009

    It’s extremely sad and I am so happy that you support it. We just need more people like you.

  5. laurel@theQuing
    laurel@theQuing |  Posted on May 26th, 2009

    i am gay, and it hurts to kno that i can’t love the way someone heterosexual can.
    freedom is not free; equality will never be equal….and that’s ever.

  6. Cassandra
    Cassandra |  Posted on May 26th, 2009

    I completely agree with everything you said, I was so disappointed too. I have gay family members and its sad that they dont get the same rights as us. so discriminatory and close minded…i dont get it. its sad that california has to be so stuck in traditional values. we should def continue to fight the hate!

  7. Molly
    Molly |  Posted on May 26th, 2009

    I agree. I don’t understand why we can actually choose, who we spend the rest of our lives with.
    It’s wrong.
    And this won’t go down without a fight.
    <3

  8. Crystal
    Crystal |  Posted on May 26th, 2009

    Thanks Khole for being so passionate about this matter. It’s people like you who are in the public eye to share you opinions and get more people to join. I totally agree with what you say and i’m also discourage with my country.
    xoxo
    Crystal Lauer
    Wolfeboro,NH

  9. PETA PETE
    PETA PETE |  Posted on May 26th, 2009

    thanks for your support khloe me and my friends luv ya : ]

  10. Cassie
    Cassie |  Posted on May 26th, 2009

    PREACH IT KLOE!

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