Im Back

Ok so i know its been awhile, but things have been very normal lately. And i really dont feel like turning this into a “dear diary” 13 year old girl kinda thing.

Anyways, did you guys know there was an election yesterday? Crazy i know, how did i not hear about this sooner?

I would have been OK with either guy winning, although I’m happier Obama won. Im honestly surprised at the sheer mass of people that were at the rally in Chicago last night, i dont think ive ever seen that for anything political.

One thing i am slightly upset about is Amendment/Proposition (i cant remember which it was called) 2 in FL. Thats the one banning Gay Marriage. So Im not  gay and don’t plan on going that way, but i don’t see the need to Ban they ability of two same sex people from getting married. Im usually against banning anything unless its going to hurt someone, or the community. Banning assault riffles, cool, id rather not get swiss cheesed at the mall. Banning cigarette sales to minors, cool, i don’t want my kids (yes i know mom i dont have any yet) being able to get cigarettes at a young age. But where is the big harm in 2 people of the same sex getting married? I know a couple gay guys, and a bunch of lesbians (not sure if that says something that i know a bunch more lesbians than gay guys) but if they told me they were getting married to the person they were dating im not sure how it would be any different than any of my straight friends saying they were getting married other than i would have to ask who’s wearing the tux. The only argument ive heard against it has been the bible says marriage should be between a man and a woman. Ive not shared my religious beliefs on here, and i generally don’t share them unless asked but the bible isn’t a book i hold in very high regard. Since theres supposed to be a separation of church and state, using a religious book to argue a state law is kinda stupid.

My friend Mike and i were discussing this issue while he was waiting in line to vote. We both agreed that it was the older generation likely pushing this issue. Most people i know my age, at worst tolerate the gay/lesbian culture. So we thought the issue would fail with the high number of youth voters expected to turn out. But even though our thoughts were right, the amendment still passed.

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/polls/#FLI01p1

As you can see the older the voter, the less likely to vote no. White 18-29 year olds were the only group to vote NO. You can also see the more educated the group the more likely to vote NO. Its just interesting to see how the numbers line up. Even the gay capital of FL, Miami, voted against it. I guess all the old Jewish grandmothers canceled out the flamboyant club goers.

Hopefully as the older generations stop voting (for whatever reason), the more tolerant youth, who have become the older generation will not allow blatantly biased laws to pass.