Proposition 8

This year on May 15, a 4-3 decision by the Supreme Court struck down Proposition 22, an act that would allow same sex marriage. On the ballot again for the upcoming election, Proposition 8 once again will give citizens the opportunity to vote on whether the matrimony of two same sex genders should be allowed to express their love however they seem fit.
I find it amusing that people can dig deep down into their pockets and actually come up with money in this “supposed economic crisis” to oppose something that doesn’t directly affect them. By this I mean, a gay person is not defecating in their from yard or blowing smoke in their face. Millions of dollars are being plugged into this campaign and at the end of the day when the conservatives do not get what they want they will be broke and despondent. When I think of gay marriage, it’s simply an adult decision made by two people that have genuine love for each other, it’s nobody else’s business. For those who are gay and actually trying to assimilate into society, the struggle for equality is alive and well, and will be for centuries to come.
This battle of ideals, whether it be funded by money, blood, sweat and tears, is worthwhile considering once something like this is annulled, other everyday rights will be infringed on eventually. I value my rights and society should be willing to at least tolerate this for the simple fact that we thrive on freedom and the right to choose.