So many people have said already explained it far better than I can – the ebulliency of Obama becoming our first african american president elect clashing against the fact that in many states people voted based on their homophobia. Arizona, Florida and California have all either pass or look likely to pass bans of gay marriage and Arkansas has banned adoption by LGBT people. Florida’s ban is especially striking because they’ve ALREADY banned gay marriage numerous times.
Of all of these, California is the one getting the most press because it is the most influential since it strikes down existing legislation. And for many couples, this ban means that, for the second time, their marriage has been made invalid.
So yes, I’m thrilled, as are many about Obama but even as they were calling the election for him I was online tracking the votes for homophobia and hatred across the country… My heart is saddened.