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Reflections
Nov. 4th, 2004 11:08 amWell, yesterday was awkward, mostly because I was angry and had few to share my anger with. I am glad I skipped Media Law so I had a chance to talk with ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
crowphoenix and _argustar, who really helped me understand that sometimes things don't work out and sometimes they get worse. They deserve snuggles and lots and lots of chibis. I think I'm a little better now. I also appreciate everyone on the Net that spoke out about their reactions, regardless what you were speaking out against. It is important to hear all voices, even if they aren't on your side.
As such, tomorrow I get to go home to my family and drown in support for our administration. And I can't be angry. Truly. Because they are merely expressing their opinion and all opinions are allowed. I get to tell my father what I think about the 11-state ban on gay marriage and probably argue about it for a while. I get to speak with my younger brother who will no longer know what to think, coaxed by me to view one side and then forced by the results to view the other.
Things may be ugly as some have said, but they aren't unchangeable. It just requires action. I for one plan on doing my part to fight against any further legislation that may chip at this nation's fragile civil liberties, be it through doing my best to speak up in an opposing crowd, petitioning, or even sending letters. I am angry with the country for revealing its priorities but until I'm sure that I can't make a difference, I'm not going to stop trying.
For now, I will be holding my tongue on this matter, unless some initiative requiring action reveals itself. Until then this journal will return to its usual (though perhaps temporarily subdued) fanbabble.
crowphoenix and _argustar, who really helped me understand that sometimes things don't work out and sometimes they get worse. They deserve snuggles and lots and lots of chibis. I think I'm a little better now. I also appreciate everyone on the Net that spoke out about their reactions, regardless what you were speaking out against. It is important to hear all voices, even if they aren't on your side. As such, tomorrow I get to go home to my family and drown in support for our administration. And I can't be angry. Truly. Because they are merely expressing their opinion and all opinions are allowed. I get to tell my father what I think about the 11-state ban on gay marriage and probably argue about it for a while. I get to speak with my younger brother who will no longer know what to think, coaxed by me to view one side and then forced by the results to view the other.
Things may be ugly as some have said, but they aren't unchangeable. It just requires action. I for one plan on doing my part to fight against any further legislation that may chip at this nation's fragile civil liberties, be it through doing my best to speak up in an opposing crowd, petitioning, or even sending letters. I am angry with the country for revealing its priorities but until I'm sure that I can't make a difference, I'm not going to stop trying.
For now, I will be holding my tongue on this matter, unless some initiative requiring action reveals itself. Until then this journal will return to its usual (though perhaps temporarily subdued) fanbabble.
