I have heard and read it all. By "it", I am mean all of the statements and arguments as to why people should not vote.
I get it.
Some think it doesn't matter who wins an election, that all candidates are the same. I suppose part of this could be true, yet I firmly believe that this statement is great for people who have the privilege of being heterosexual. Or for someone who believes the statement of equal opinions/actions from candidates doesn't include opinions around equality or any type of positive notion around gays and lesbians.
Believe me, there is a difference.
Vote.
From your local city council to the President, candidates have vastly different views on equal rights for gays and lesbians. I'm not asking candidates to carry a gay flag at a gay pride parade. I'm talking about candidates who don't even support civil unions. Or go out of their way to disparage or demonize gay people.
Yes, there are many other issues that I am concerned about, yet it begins with whether or not a candidate believes Mike and I should have equality on some level.
Vote.
Who represents you in your state house? In your state senate?
Who is your voice in the US House of Representatives?
What local issues are being decided on? How about your local Board of Education?
Check it out. There is a lot of information out there.
And remember us. Remember The Gay Vegans when you vote.
Early voting starts soon in many places. In some places you need to be registered 30 days before an election so that cutoff date is coming up. Check with your county clerk for more information.
Thanks for reading.
Um, yes.......................There is a difference. A pretty significant one at times!
ReplyDeleteI'm always so curious who is not voting and why.
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to work very hard not to resent family who won't vote, even for me and my wife. It's not meant to be personal, but tell that to my feelings.
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