Yesterday, was a day of historical protest. 300 cities in 50 US States protested for Equality and against Proposition 8. Not to mention the other 10 countries WORLD-WIDE that joined at their side.
This was a day that showed we won't just give up and take it. That we won't listen to the so called majority. It showed that our efforts to bring solidarity to the US will prevail.
I took part in one of these rallies yesterday in London, UK.
The atmosphere was just amazing. To be around so many people sharing that one goal of peace, equality and unity made me feel... inspired to say the least.
The turnout was solid. With people from almost a dozen countries around the world!
We chanted to the people in the Embassy, to policemen and to the public that probably didn't know what was going on. But we were heard.
We all shared our views on the US election, our hope in President Elect Barack Obama, and what else we were going to do to to get heard.
Just some of the people that were at the protest:
I'm PROUD to support my friends in not only California but in the whole United States. And I'm proud of everyone that protested yesterday. And I'm proud to be one of MILLIONS of people that support love.
I want to thank everyone that came to the rally yesterday and gave up their day in-order to help thousands of people that don't have equal marriage rights.
A comment I saw on the event's page from a citizen of California made made feel that our efforts are being acknowledged.
"i'm a Californian and I would love to thank each and every one of you who made it to this international event and/or are supportive of this cause.
You don't know how much it means to us that there are people are the world joining us in our cause to fight for equality. The impact will be large and every amount of number makes a difference whether it is 5 or 500 people.
Thank You everyone and California and the US sends our love over seas everywhere!" (taken from the Anti-Prop 8 Protest LDN page.)
You don't know how much it means to us that there are people are the world joining us in our cause to fight for equality. The impact will be large and every amount of number makes a difference whether it is 5 or 500 people.
Thank You everyone and California and the US sends our love over seas everywhere!" (taken from the Anti-Prop 8 Protest LDN page.)
To all those that protested in one of the 300 cities in America or one of 10 counties around the world - we will not be ignored. This is progress and this is change.
We will make history and show everyone that we aren't going to be treated like second class citizens.
Everyone deserves the right to marry or the right to choose.
Thank you again to everyone involved.
S xoxo
1 comment:
Great post! I got some pics up if you care to check 'em out. We active mormons wore blue shirts and green ties to service. Males are told to where white shirts and usually a black tie. So we stuck out. It wasn't marching or protesting at all but just a sign that we exist and that we are united.
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