WTF – Wanda Sykes Comes Out!

And….she got married!. Congrats to the happy couple!

And she is right, California has pissed off thw wrong people.

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WTF – Gay Strike!

I think this is an excellent idea!

Host:
David Craig

Type:
Causes – Protest

Network:
Global

Time and PlaceStart Time:
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 12:00am

End Time:
Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:00am

Location:
Across the United States

Street:
Main Street

Description
We are calling for a nationwide strike and economic boycott by all Gays and Lesbians AND OUR ALLIES, whether straight, bisexual or transgendered, on December 10th, 2008, which is International Human Rights Day.

HOW?
1. Strike: call in gay, shut down your business, take the day off.
2. Boycott: don’t spend money, particularly at establishments that support discrimination.
3. Volunteer: show the world that our message is about love, not hate.
4. Communicate: spread the word. We need everyone’s support.

WHY?
Because LGBT workers, business owners, consumers and taxpayers contribute over $700 billion to the U.S. economy each year. We are a vital part of American society and should not be treated as second class citizens without the same rights as every other American.

Because strikes and boycotts have been a powerful weapon in the history of non-violent and legal protests.
See http://www. pbs. org/now/society/boycott. html

Because marriage should be a Right for all Americans, including gay men and lesbians, regardless of gender, race OR religion.

Because until ALL are equal, NONE are equal.

Our co-sponsors include:
JOINTHEIMPACT. COM
DAYWITHOUTAGAY. COM
DAYWITHOUTAGAY. NET
GAYS ON STRIKE (on Facebook)

WHY THE NAME “A DAY WITHOUT GAYS”? The name is derived from A DAY WITHOUT A MEXICAN, a powerful film that examined the value of Latino immigrants to American Society.

My thoughts:

I think this is a peaceful and excellent way to make a statement, good on you for taking the lead in this effort!! To all those saying this is a stupid idea or that it is not necessary — think again. When Change does come, you will have these courageous individuals to thank when you reap the benefits of their labor as you sat on the sidelines. I do not believe in separate, but equal, because it is NOT equal.
We are arguing over semantics here, this is my solution:

The word “marriage” is derived from religion, so let religious organizations conduct and recognize marriages. Where the government is concerned, define a union between a woman and a man, a man and a man, or a woman and a woman, as a CIVIL UNION all across the board with equal benefits and rights. Sounds simple right? Too bad it is not that easy. Let’s resolve this issue America, so we can unite to find resolve to the issues we all face; health care, the war, education, and the economy.
We have a lot of work to do!!

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