I'm straight, I'm in tears, and I'm so very very happy

[Happyhippychick]

I am so pleased that my dear friends, my sister, my husband's uncle, and countless strangers I will never meet are getting this support. I am thrilled beyond words. Thank you Obama for your bravery, I really love that you are my president.

[spockeye]

1. I'm a straight 58 year old male.

I have already emailed the President and Vice President with my thanks. I'm very proud of their courage and convictions.

[Blue Owl]

2. For a moment, it feels like we're not heading back to the stone age again!

Yay!

[hamsterjill]

3. Me, too.

I am happy that Obama has done this because it affects so many people that *I* care about. Family, friends, strangers, etc.

Equality...it just makes sense!

[Bluerthanblue]

4. me three-

I'm glad he did this.

[dhill926]

5. yep.......

so many happy friends today. This means A LOT to them, as well it should. Actually means a lot to all progressive folks...

[yardwork]

6. That's great. He leaves it up the states. My state just voted against me.

I appreciate the president's comments, I really do. I don't appreciate having my votes left up to the states. Every state in the southeast - and many other parts of the country as well - now have constitutional amendments outlawing marriage for gay people. My state just changed its constitution to outlaw civil unions and domestic unions for everybody too.

I'm in tears today but for a completely different reason than yours. Sorry to be a downer.

[Happyhippychick]

7. One thing in favor of leaving it up to the states:

If it were not, and it was federal, we wouldn't have gay marriage anywhere. At least it exists in 8 states. I am sorry for your situation, come to Maryland! We will have you!

[yardwork]

8. Well, that's a good point. Thank you!

[Zalatix]

9. K&R!!!