I want to get married someday. I don't want the church, government, or even my parents telling me who I can and can't marry. Tonight, my friend Stephanie and I started at The Harvey Milk Plaza and marched with hundreds (maybe thousands) of people to the steps of the California Supreme Court, and then on to San Francisco City Hall. There were people of all walks of life, of every color, gay, and straight. (Well, at least two of us were straight ;))
The speeches were amazing and inspiring. The unity I felt with all of these people was awe creating for me.
I can't explain how not only fun was it, but moving it was to be a part of history, fighting for what I believe in and though I might have been another face in the crowd, I in my own way stood up for something I believe in.
The case goes to the California Supreme Court tomorrow, and history has a chance to be made once again.
The bart ride home was interesting for me. I had on my "I do support freedom of marriage" button on, and holding my sign. Someone asked me about the rally, and info about tomorrow and I was able to share my experience with a stranger. As I was leaving the woman sitting across from me called me a "fat dyke" and I just smiled at her, and told her to have a good night. My foot is bothering me, and I want to run on Saturday, so I took a cab the half mile home and was able to debate with the cab driver over the topic. As I was getting out, he thanked me for the discussion, and said "Even if we don't agree, thank you for explaining your side, and listening to mine." which I was astounded by his presence to the conversation we had.
Thank you Stephanie for letting me know about it, and sharing this night with me!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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