It's About Protecting the Children???

I'm listening to NPR and they're discussing gay marriage ban amendments, in particular one to be voted upon in Virginia. Some woman who is expecting her first child in the next few months says "It's about protecting the children." Really?

How is banning gay marriage protecting anyone's kids? Oh, is that because we're (gay people) are seen as sexual predetors by many conservative stright folks? Or is it that we are such a threat, conservative politicians see this as their only chance to hold us in place by restricting our once inalienable rights.

It's facinating how being "American" constantly changes. And all for the sake of protecting the family and in other cases, national security. The only thing I can even begin to compare all of this to is how American treated African Americans post slavery. It's a looong time, but black folks STILL aren't treated as equal.

I remember my mom explaining to me why she NEVER uses public bathrooms. I figured it was because she's kind snooty. In fact, she learned never to use public bathrooms because she grew up in Jim Crow America, with the White vs. Colored toilets, water fountains, etc. She said the "colored" bathrooms were always horribly filthy and rancid, while the water in the "colored" fountains was always steaming hot.

Can't do that kind of shit to African Americans, now. "So let's do something similar to gay Americans!!! Yeah, that's a plan! They want to get married? Screw 'em!"

See, it's stupid shit like this that makes me so damn hostile! What is it that they say? Whoever you hate will somehow end up in your family? Yeah, I like the sound of that.

My Friends Are AWESOME!!!

It's strange how long it takes to meet an incredible group of good people who positively effect your life. When I just wee lad, I used to think anyone I ever met was my friend. It's odd to think that some people, as adults, think the way I did about friendship at the age of 6.

All I can say, over and over is "Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaank You!" to all the wonderfully amazing people who have helped me through this emotional panic. I hate being whiny, but sometimes it just happens. So please excuse the mess.

I am doing much better. I still feel sad from time to time, but I am finding myself smiling a lot more. A couple nights ago, I took a drive around the city, to clear my head. And every emotion I could have felt fully emerged as I was behind the wheel.

Not to worry. I didn't drive into or ever anything. I gotta keep the Jetta pretty, you know? Anyway, I am in desperate need of a peaceful nap. I've been up since 6AM thanks to my procrastinatory ass. Steftastic is signing off for the evening.

Stay cool.