i’ve never really considered myself to be much of an activist. i was (minimally) involved in a few “activist” organizations back in college; but i was always clear about the fact that i’d much rather help make posters for people to take to the march, than actually march myself. i’m just not much of a front-lines type of person; i’m more into the background stuff.
and this whole gay marriage thing is no exception. although i still haven’t completely made up my mind about the issue (gasp! a conservative lesi), i still donate money to various lgbt causes (including the campaign against cali’s prop 8).
ever since i was young, my mother has instilled in me the value of paying for convenience. and quite frankly, i see this no differently. i’d rather donate money to have other folks write in, call, and march on my behalf, than take part in all of that myself. call me lazy, but i’m a bit turned off by all the drama that seems to surround protests and the like anyway. just take my money and keep me posted (preferably via email) on the outcome!
and speaking of outcomes…dc’s city council approved a bill to recognize same-sex marriages performed outside of the district yesterday. good stuff (minus, of course, some of the ridiculous comments made). we’re on a roll (although, i guess after iowa anything is possible)…
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