My Thoughts on the Likely Anti Gay-Marriage November Ballot Initiative

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

After learning that the November ballot will more than likely include a Constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, I was inspired to offer some personal, rather than just purely political, commentary on the issue. Of course I'm a proponent of gay marriage and vehemently oppose this possible ballot initiative, but simply saying "I support this" and "I oppose that" is not good enough. I'm a 22 year old, politically-inclined, gay Democrat working in the California Legislature. Shouldn't I have something fresh, personal, and touching to say about this issue? Well, here is my attempt:<> <>I think I am part of a new era for LGBT folks. I have tons of gay and lesbian friends that experienced their teenage years in the 1970's, 80's, and 90's, and I think their experiences were significantly different than mine. The new millennium marked the beginning of high school for me as well as the beginning of my "coming out" process. However, it more importantly marked the beginning of an era where young gays and lesbians could grow up in an environment where their sexuality was not only accepted, but failed to be the sole factor by which other's judged them. There's more...