Locals Protest Proposition 8 in Charlottesville

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Updated: 11:58 AM Nov 16, 2008 Locals Protest Proposition 8 in Charlottesville People around the nation, and right here in Charlottesville, are protesting California's gay marriage ban, Proposition 8. Posted: 4:56 PM Nov 15, 2008 Reporter: Liz Palka Email Address: liz.palka@wcav.tv

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Saturday, November 15, 2008

People around the nation, and right here in Charlottesville, are protesting California's gay marriage ban, Proposition 8.

They stood out in the rain Saturday to protest the ban right here in Charlottesville. Organizers say it was more of a rally than a protest. People cheered, waved signs, and sang at the gathering. Their main goal was to protest laws like Proposition 8, which they say are not fair. The protesters emphasized that people should not be judged based on sexual orientation.

"All of us here feel that it's a civil right and that it should be granted to all citizens in the United States. Prohibiting it on the basis of same sex relationship is illegal, un-constitutional and generally just unfair," said André Hakes, a protester.

Carrying signs, protesters marched down the Downtown Mall, and ended in front of the Federal Court House.

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Posted by: Janice Location: Charlottesville on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:04 AM

It wasn't the "will of the people" that was displayed on Nov 4 in California (and Florida and Arizona and Arkansas), it was the coffers of the Mormon and Roman Catholic Churches. I am a church-going person (yes, I attend a mainstream Christian church), but money from religious organizations does not equate to "the will of the people." Also, since when do we vote to *limit* people's rights in this country? If that's the case, whose rights are next?

Posted by: Rusty Location: Shenandoah on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:26 AM

The people have voted and spoken. Its the way voting works. You win in Massatuchetes and Connecticut but lose in California. Now, you can either move to those states, increase their tax base and be a outstanding member of the community, or you can whine, protest and have some liberal judge subvert the will of the people, and effectively legislate from the bench. The choice is yours

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