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It's Sir Elton's birthday!

If that isn't cause to Celebrate, what is??!!

Why not give a little cash to The Elton John AIDS Foundation as a celebratory act? I did. *g*


Happy 57th! Many, many happy returns.

*throws confetti, blats on noisemaker*

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d00d!

I was at this news conference yesterday!

It was an incredible thing, hearing all these different clergy (a Presbyterian minister, a Methodist minister, an Episcopal priest, a letter read from a Reformed Jewish Rabbi [read by a member of his synagogue] and a whole passel of Unitarian Universalists) stand up and speak out for equal marriage.

The press was there, too. The Providence Journal and WPRO Radio sent people, and I think Channel 6, but I'm not positive.

The only politician who showed up was Sen. Rhoda Perry, who just introduced a bill to the RI senate which would legalise same-sex marriage. She urged RI residents to call their representatives voicing support for the bill, 'cause we're the ones who vote the pols into (and out of!) office.

The whole conference took only about an hour, but it was so very, very worthwhile.

As soon as I know the bill number, I'll be bringing postcards to my church, addressed to Langevin, Chafee and Reed (oh, my!) and ask congregation members to write letters of support. Sen. Perry says that contact with the reps is the most important thing to do in the movement right now.

Like wayfairer, I feel really good to be actually doing something, instead of just ranting and throwing up my hands a lot. Wish me luck, d00ds.

And go read the article. You have to register, but it's free!

ETA: Why yes, I am a proud member of RI Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice, thanks. Whee!

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In solidarity with wayfairer and everyone united for change, I'm re-posting this from her journal:

One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws, but conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. --Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I am prepared to disobey the Defense of Marriage Act, and any federal or state amendment to the constitution that the legislature decides to enact, to the fullest extent possible.



Aja's original post is here. Go tell her how much she rocks.

Maybe "disobey" is the wrong word for me, since I'm not planning on going out and getting married. I'm just standing in support of those who want to, even if someone tells me it's illegal.

Remember, not all those who resisted the Vietnam war were actively resisting the Draft. Those who were needed a lot of support from the masses. So the word stands, 'cause positive social change is often made by defying unjust laws (see incredible woman in my icon for an example)

In other news...

I want Wil Wheaton to be my boyfriend.

...although I'll most likely have to fight moonlight69 for him.