I do not agree with Prop 8 passing, but I do think the "gay" movement in California failed to get the message out to people of different socio economic backgrounds. Were they in the "hood" spreading the word? I don't think so. I'd be very surprised if they were. The other side put their misleading message out in the community and if you weren't a critical thinker you would be persuaded by their ads and campaign. Sounds similar to Obama and McCain's campaign.
Proposition 8 was about more than someone getting married. It was about denying a group of people a chance to be supported by their state. Telling taxpayers, "We don't support you and we won't support you" is wrong.
How does someone else's marriage affect you?
When you answer think about all the marriages done in Las Vegas after a bout of late night drinking or marriages made because the female is pregnant. Are these ideal situations for something an institution held in such high regard? No, but they are made by adults.
Going forward the "gay" movement needs to realize the the playing field has changed and includes people that look different from the ones that live in San Francisco, Chelsea, NY and DuPont Circle. And you know what there are "gay" people in those neighborhoods too.
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