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[...] Readers Stand Up For Marriage Equality Posted in November 16th, 2008 by in Uncategorized PITNB Readers Stand Up For Marriage Equality About 900 protesters braved a tornado watch and menacing rain clouds in Washington to rally in [...]

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:05:15 +0000

Wanda Sykes speech was so great! Who’s next? Queen Latifah and Alicia Keys … we are waiting – patiently

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:12:10 +0000

This isn’t political, in our opinion. This is about civil rights and fighting for everyone to be treated equally. It’s got nothing to do with which political party that you may belong to. If it were any other “minority” group that was being treated unfairly, we’d be out doing the same thing and bringing him along. Protests and rallies are part of the American process and exposing him to that isn’t a bad thing. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and their own parenting skills, but this is just how we work around here.

By: Sarah Day

Sarah Day — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:23:43 +0000

Equal rights for EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Equality and Justice for ALL; not whoever the law makers think deserve it. Every HUMAN BEING DESERVES LOVE AND THE SAME RIGHTS this is the USA!!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:53:26 +0000

I agree that every child should be raised without any political affiliation. It should be up to every person to form their own views. That being said, to teach a child not to discriminate is a fabulous thing. I get a lot of flack for my Republican views, but my best friend on the entire planet is gay. I would NEVER attempt to stop him or anyone else from enjoying the freedoms I have myself just because I’m straight.

By: Oscar

Oscar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:58:11 +0000

When those that got their civil rights a mere 50 years ago realize that just as they got it,they can lose them,specialty in the South of the USA and in small towns first.The lack of civil rights of a group is the loss for all.The more they help polarize the society,even with a black President,the more they close to lose their shorly gotten civil rights.I for one, I’m ready to roll the clock back to remind some people how it feels and see that maybe when it moves back everybody get their rights all at once,even with a black President.

By: Claire

Claire — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:33:50 +0000

I think teaching respect for others is a great lesson for children. I had an amazing time Saturday and despite the freezing cold, I would do it again in a heartbeat!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:54:29 +0000

Well, everyone parents differently and you’re free to involve them as little or as much as you want to. I don’t see the harm in explaining world views to your children.

By: chase

chase — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:20:42 +0000

No offense or anything… but I don’t think children should be involved when it comes to an issue like this. I am fully against Prop 8 and voted NO on it but children shouldn’t be involved. I mean, yes, it is a great gesture and all but it totally exploits children. Children and politics shouldn’t go together. It is amazing that you are raising your son to be open-minded but still…

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:17:26 +0000

Thanks guys for the comments about my son. He is pretty wonderful. And we knew that when he was paying attention to the election, that he was ready for stuff like this. We took our time to explain everything to him. It’s hard to explain discrimination to a 6 year old. And since he could talk, judgment words have been banned from the house (hate, stupid, ugly, etc).

By: LO

LO — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:56:57 +0000

There were even protests here in Wyoming! And Tiffany, I wish all parents would teach their kids about respect for others like you have. Nicely done.

By: Ibby

Ibby — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:33:59 +0000

Tiffany, the picture of your son is fabulous. I wish more parents would teach their children the same way you have chosen to teach yours- the world would be a much more tolerant place. Also, GO Wanda!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:34:44 +0000

I think it’s ridic people find the time to worry about who is getting married while the country is in an economic crisis! Imagine if we took half of this energy of hate and discrimination and put it toward making sound financial decisions, reading mortgage contracts before signing, and researching investment options! Gay people getting married will NOT AFFECT YOU, but companies giving loans to those who can’t afford them and falsifying documents WILL AND IS AFFECTING YOU!!!
On another note, Wanda Sykes totally shocked me! Never would have thought, but more power to her.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:27:16 +0000

Wow, Trent! Thank you for posting the picture of my son on your site. We want so badly for him to grow up understanding what is fair and unfair. We want him to fight for those that are being treated unequally. Whether or not he grows up to be straight, gay, bisexual or any variation thereof, we want him to live in a country that treats all it’s citizens the same. Here’s hoping we all got heard yesterday!

By: Aidan

Aidan — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:01:11 +0000

Wanda FTW!

By: Kendra

Kendra — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:34:15 +0000

Ugh..Money issues got in the way of me and my son heading down to the San Diego rally and I’m seriously bummed..