Join The Impact Rally/Protest (Kate Shindle!)- Page 2

[jaystarr]

Posted: 11/15/08 at 11:57pm

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who participated & supported our cause (incl. Miss Kate Shindle) We just made it to YAHOO.COM front page!!! but why was New York City not mentioned at all?!! ~that's my favorite city in the world!!! fyi- they closed 2 lanes on Broadway!!!!

Wow! more than 80 US Cities = One voice!
https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081116/ap_on_re_us/gay_marriage




Updated On: 11/16/08 at 11:57 PM

[nobodyhome]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 12:47am

"I can see thtrbear's point, though it's not something I would get up in arms about. Some people may view Kate's support of one kind of choice but not another as a little inconsistent. I don't think this can be boiled down to simply a matter of choice. However, it is a little inconsistent to care about one area of gender issues (LGBT rights) but not another (women's rights). But hey, all I care about is that she delivered a moving speech that's grabbing attention. Kudos to her."

I don't want to get into a big discussion of this. I'm strongly pro-choice myself, but at the same time I'm very sympathetic to people who are not. I think it's a difficult, difficult issue. And I don't want to raise anyone's ire, but I can definitely understand the point of view that human rights include the right to marry whom one chooses and the right to be born in the first place once conception occurs. I don't think her positions are any more inconsistent than people who are pro-gay marriage and pro-choice. I think abortion is an extraordinarily complex issue with no easy answers.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 1:43am

I thought Kate's speech was absofreakinlutely terrific. It was exactly the message we need to hear.

This movement contains so many people of so many diverse beliefs and backgrounds. We are not going to agree on everything. But we need to stand together to make change. We need to check our egos and baggage at the door and bring our A-game of energy, love, kindness, patience, passion, support, pride, intelligence, respect, dignity, humor, creativity, and discipline.

Our time is NOW. Let's stand TOGETHER.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 1:44am

Wonderful!

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 2:29am

My full video on the rally:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEa66E9zPFE

Please listen to the speeches---I included the highlights and it's worth hearing. Included are

New York City Gay Men's Chorus
http://www.nycgmc.org/

NYC City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn http://council.nyc.gov/d3/html/members/home.shtml

Congressman Anthony Weiner
http://weiner.house.gov/

Kim Stolz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Stolz

Kate Shindle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Shindle

Heather Matarazzo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_Matarazzo

Sebastian Maguire from Metropolitan Community Church of New York
http://www.myspace.com/mccny

[larry64]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 2:39am

It's nice to see that this is getting coverage on this site. My HUSBAND and I are one of the 18,000 couples that were ALLOWED to be MARRIED before this hateful vote. It has changed our lives after being together for 18 years.

These protests and rallies are only the beginning.

No on hate. Yes on love.

Peace.

[FlyingMonkey1223]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 3:23am

WTF is with the anti-gay marriage video on her site from YES on Prop 8?

[jordangirl]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 4:01am

Someone didn't read carefully...

And because we should never lose sight of what we're up against, I found this video which illustrates pretty clearly what the other side is thinking. The best thing we can do to win this is understand what we're fighting, and why they have the opinions they do.

It's called Know Thy Enemy.

(Also, v. happy she used my picture! Yay!)

[jaystarr]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 8:06am

I soo agree with you jerby!

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More photos from the Boston's PROTEST on PROP. 8

PROTEST ON PROP. 8
Join the Impact- Boston Chapter
Boston, MA.

(not from my camera)

I love how the flag is flying to one of the most recognizable Boston's landmarks


Mass State Rep. Byron Rushing speaking to the crowd


I did not know Liberty & Justice are lesbians?


one of my favorite sign!




A very cute couple together for 53 yrs and finally MARRIED!





(from mine)






The City Hall at 12:45pm before the Protest:


Join the Impact Boston Volunteers Meeting: (1 pm)




Me handing out signs & petition thru the entire protest:


Chris & I after the Protest

Chris got all wet from the rain, that's why I gave him my jacket (dont want him to get sick) plus it was very warm that day 60 degrees. I made that sign~ cant think of anything...that's the words placed underneath our wedding band that, "LOVE CONQUERS ALL!" We got married 4 yrs ago in 2004!

If my post & photos can change people's attitude (yes on BWW! I was suprised to see some of you here that your facebook status on election night are to leaning on the FAR RIGHT~it was scary! ) on gay marriage to be more supportive and compassionate about the issue~I think I succeded for what came back for!

J*



Updated On: 11/16/08 at 08:06 AM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 8:49am

"The world only spins forward!
We will be citizens...
THE TIME HAS COME! "
....... Tony Kushner's Angels in America : Perestroika















(photos from PROTEST PROP. 8 Boston~approximately 5,000 people showed up inspite of rain!)
Updated On: 11/16/08 at 08:49 AM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 10:35am

Just read her blog and I'm very impressed. Between her speech at the rally and Susan Egan's letter, it looks like this cause has brought out some very strong political statements from the Women of Broadway.

Thank you Susan and Kate for supporting us with your words and actions, after entertaining us so much with you talent.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 11/16/08 at 12:21pm

It's been so thrilling seeing all of the straight people at the rallies and online supporting this issue.

And, I hope the Broadway community throws a big rally in Times Square on a Monday sometimes soon. I want to hear Harvey and all of our great theatre/activist leaders speak on this issue.

[logan0215]

Posted: 11/17/08 at 12:56am

Hope this facebook link works:

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=35635888742

Pro-shot video of Kate's speech.