Love is love

I don't live in California, but I will be watching this ballot issue closely. I am lucky enough to live in a state in which gay marriage is legal. I work with many people who are married to same sex partners, and I assure you, their marriages are not a threat to mine. In fact, their marriages are an inspiration to me-- commitment to love in the face of discrimination and fear is admirable.

I have many dear friends for whom marriage is not legal in the states in which they live. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy that we experienced on our wedding day. Everyone should be able to publicly celebrate their love and commitment with their family and friends if they choose. There's no reason that Patrick and I should benefit from our legal commitment while others, equally in love and committed for life, should be excluded from those benefits. It just doesn't make sense.

I live in a very accepting area of a very accepting state. Around here, it is the norm to see and interact with and know couples of all backgrounds and all varieties. Love is love.  No one else's love is a threat to mine, or something to be afraid of. Love is love, people are people.

If you are in California, vote no on prop 8. To borrow from Meg, "Stand up for human rights, for equal rights, and stand up for all that is good and pure and true about marriage."

Love is love.