From San Diego to San Francisco, today in CA, many gay and lesbian couples are finally getting married. Many in the state are happy for them, however some are appalled by the fact that they now have the same rights as a heterosexual couple and want to ensure that this equality doesn’t last. Assemblyman Doug La Mafa gave voice to this position saying:
“This[the ban] is an opportunity to take back a little bit of dignity … for kids, for all of us in California,”
He wasn’t alone as shown by the protesters at the Contra Costa County office holding signs that say “God is your enemy” and the protesters at the Los Angeles county office holding signs saying “Repent or Perish.” However, the bigots were outnumbered by the tolerant and the decent who were holding signs saying “Hate is not a family value” and “My marriage is not threatened by theirs, why is yours?” as well as rainbow colored flags.
The joy was tempered by the knowledge that all of this could once again be taken from them in November if the enemies of equality have their way.
