Mixed reactions

[cmk418]

I'm relatively happy that Obama was elected. It's weird though watching those people on tv talking about the advances we've made in civil rights and that how all Americans should realize that everybody is equal (or something to that effect).

And yet...

Arizona passed a ban on gay marriage.
Arkansas banned gay couples from adopting children
Florida passed a ban on gay marriage.

And so far, with 22% of the precincts reporting,
the amendment to ban gay marriage in California is currently at 54% for, 46% against. (I'm holding out a little hope that this will reverse itself)

My point - we've still got a long way to go, people.

ETA - 11:00 PST - 36% reporting - 53% for the ban; 47% against.

Comments

[trillingstar]

Since the other choice was... BAD, I'm *extremely* happy that Obama won. And it IS a huge step in the better direction for civil rights... but you're right, it seemed like everyone was caught up in the presidential election & a lot of the other 'races' were overshadowed. I know I felt entirely sick to my stomach when the emails from my activist groups arrived this morning. BOO! A long way to go, yes. lalioz posted something earlier, about America being the land of the free because it's the home of the brave... we'll keep slogging. I liked what Obama said about living for a century and seeing what changes came about in those years. My point - I'm still hopeful.

[cmk418]

It's good to be hopeful. I think the next four years will be a turning point for a lot of people's political mindsets. Obama was definitely the better choice of the two candidates and it'll be interesting to see where he takes the momentum.