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In reply to the discussion: A message to anyone who doesn't support gay marriage. [View all]nclib
(1,013 posts)I'm 51 with an 11 year old child. He is very aware of what is going on and has a great sense of social justice. He is my hope.
I think you should be directing some of your anger at people your own age though. If they had gotten out and voted in 2010 like they did in 2008 we wouldn't be in this mess. The democrats had a majority in this state for over 100 years until 2010 and now the republicans have the majority (and also got to draw the redistricting maps so we're screwed for a while longer). The democrats would have never brought up a gay marriage ban.
When I was your age I tried to get my peers to vote. They were apathetic then and I guess based on the results of 2010 young people still are.
But I do understand your anger and I feel it too (and the sadness). I really believe the youth can make a difference in this world and hope you keep fighting.