Comments on: The National Equality March

By: Jan (Netherlands)

Jan (Netherlands) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:22:53 +0000

I followed the Rally and the speeches in the Netherlands thanks to c-span.
Don’t give up, and know that a lot of people in the Netherlands are solidair with.

By: mimi

mimi — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:37:06 +0000

im neither gay or american, but support is being sent your way. well done! :)

By: Krissy

Krissy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:28:09 +0000

Chase, I agree with you somewhat. I think that the structure of our government doesn’t allow the President to do whatever he wants. The real change needs to be written into law by Congress, a President can only do so much (and stay with in the law). However, I do think it is good to keep his feet to the fire though, as a President should keep his Congress on task. I REALLY wish I could have been there yesterday. I am straight, but I am 100% supportive of the LBGT community. Equal rights needs to mean equal rights in our country! I wonder how many people were there.

By: CHASE

CHASE — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:02:32 +0000

This is just my opinion but I don’t believe it’s fair to pinpoint the blame on Obama. I mean, he’s the president, yes, but when it comes to a situation like this, the federal government SHOULD be challenged (since they’re the one’s who are in charge of matters such like this), not the president. I’m glad everyone got to march and get their points across. It’s amazing, actually.

By: Irma

Irma — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:41:11 +0000

I’m not queer but I hope the government will hear.

By: justathought

justathought — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:02:09 +0000

My son took several hundred pictures….my favorite of a beautiful woman carrying a sign that said “This straight woman stands with you.” The pictures of Matthew Shepard’s mom were so emotional—what a truly remarkable and extraordinary mom. It was so inspiring to see so many people, including children, united for such an important event. God Bless all of you and hopefully that “change” that we were promised will soon come.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:23:57 +0000

I live in DC a few blocks from the national mall and it was wonderful to have everyone in our city yesterday. One of the most positive and powerful events we have had here – I think the last event with this much positive energy was the Inauguration! I hope we can turn all of this energy into action, change, and equality!!

By: worldgirl

worldgirl — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:56:12 +0000

How often the first three words of our Declaration Of Independence are forgotten…
WE, THE PEOPLE……all people are supposed to be covered and included in that.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:41:17 +0000

Wish I could have been in DC yesterday to witness this and be a part of it.. maybe next year! you guys are doing something very important, making your voice and presence known. Hopefully it will pay off soon… they can’t keep ignoring these issues!

By: John

John — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:37:31 +0000

Hurray! It was fun reading your tweets about the march during the day. I hope it left you inspired. To the Sky! ^_^

By: Adri

Adri — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:21:27 +0000

Your (and David’s) involvement, and the march itself, reminded me of this quote, “standing as we do upon the watch-tower of human freedom, we cannot be deterred from any expression of our approbation of any movement, however humble, to improve and elevate the character and condition of any members of the human family.” – Frederick Douglass

By: jamie-o

jamie-o — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:53:29 +0000

a great day to STAND UP AND BE HEARD! well done trent, and thank you for taking the time to spread the love online too. :-)

By: Lauri

Lauri — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:14:38 +0000

It looks like a FANTASTIC day! Wish I could’ve been there, but thank you for sharing the experience!