I know the word marriage is a scary one. It is also a very important one. For
couples who love each other and want to be married, it means the world. Marriage
is not only an emotional commitment and sentiment reserved for those who meet
criteria (other than age of consent), but something that everyone should be
entitled to. In California, we once again have to make sure that everyone who
wants to marry retains the right to.
Marriage is a wonderful and very happy
thing. For some reason, there are people who feel very threatened by the idea
that everyone can marry the love of their life irregardless of sex. I don’t get
it. With all the problems in the world right now, expanding rights and freedoms
and tolerance should be seen as a good thing. Isn’t that the reasoning behind
every war the US has started? Shouldn’t laws protect people from harm? Neither I
myself nor anyone else is harmed by the freedom to marry. Heck, I’d say our
communities would be helped if our neighbors and co-workers are free to enjoy
the security of marriage.
As a mother, it is my hope that my children live in
an accepting and welcoming world. Is it too much to ask that everyone can be
loved and cherished for who they are?
Proposition 8 is a throwback to the bad
old days. It’s a terrible declaration of a state that allows itself to be ruled
by intolerance instead of compassion and reason. In the spirit of the belief
that this proposition needs to be voted down, Michael and Sarah took me to a
dinner and fundraiser in San Francisco. It was truly spectacular! We met the San
Francisco political big shots and had a wonderful, glittering night. Everyone
was dressed to the nines. I wore a simple black dress and some really big pieces
of vintage Tiffany. This must have been one the the nicest nights I’ve ever had.
The dinner was in a huge marble room, beautifully decorated, almost like a
wedding. There were wedding cakes on each round table. Lots of champagne, music
and elegant, beautifully dressed people. I will never forget this night and the
warmth and love felt by all.
It is my dear wish that everyone votes on
November 4th. I am praying that our new president will be safe and these last
dark, eight years are followed by a bright and positive time for our country.