Andrew Romano
As I sit waiting with the rest of California voters, I feel the eyes of the remaining 49 states boring into our future. While the parade of percentages scrolls across my television screen it is my mind that toys with the potential outcome. As of now Yes on 8 is leading. And I am reminded of a story relayed to me only a few short weeks ago that I wish had been told in print.
A couple in Sacramento were in the midst of signing their marraige license when they noted an obscure change under their names. Where Bride and Groom had once been displayed it had been changed to the indelicate reference of "Person A and Person B". As though it were describing a strain of virus. Clearly afronted this couple printed next to the forementioned titles and handwrote Bride and Groom. The State of California sent a letter a short time later declaring unapologetically that their license was void due to unapproved changes made to the documentation.
My question at this point was simply- who approved the changes in the first place? Because I know that I sure didn't receive a letter in the mail asking me if I wouldn't mind be recognized as person A or person B! And so after more letters, personal visits to important offices and phone calls the license was changed back to Bride and Groom- for all.
It is my concern that the general public seems to be missing the point on this issue. A little slide of hand here, little nip there and we are no longer recognized in the heterosexual community as having the right to be called husband and wife, bride and groom. A little more unconstitutional toying and we may well fit into the category of the "unknown" or Person A and Person B addage.
My solution to this dilemma would be to rejoice as Yes on 8 passes. It is my hope that should this fight continue I not lose my future right to sign a license that says Bride and Groom. That I not be whittled down to nothing more than a tagline, a reference. That I not be called merely a person; A or B. I hope when my day comes I will be known as Wife, Bride, and Mrs....
After reading all of your complaints, accusations, criticisms, bitching,
I finally know who will get my vote tomorrow.
Obama is very good speaker, and I used to support him at the beginning of the campaign. But No offense; I do not trust Obama; Once liar, the forever liar; he lied. You all just get ready to pay more out of your pocket to support Obama. Tax will go up. Trust me.
If the Obama turns out to be another Cliton (I can’t even spell out his name..too bad), that’s because the Bush did all the work. It’s your decision. Some American people are so pathetic. They just don’t see it….
THERE ONCE WAS A MAN NAMED McCAIN,
LIKE BUSH, HE DIDN'T HAVE A BRAIN.
HE CALLED O'BAMA NAMES,
BECAUSE HE HAD NO CLAIMS,
TO IMPROVE OUR LOT,
SOOO HE CHOSE PALIN, THATS ALL HE'S GOT.