Speaking as a Republican this morning, my emotions were mixed as the results were announced. Yes, I (like Garrett) am happy that Bush was once again voted into the office he has held for the last four years, but I am sitting on the fence on an issue that was voted into law in several states last night. Many gay and lesbian couples woke up this morning to the stark reality that their marriages may not ever be recognized by the state they live in.
I understand and respect the decision made by those voters, but my heart aches for those who are actually in these relationships that have been deemed “fictionary” by our society. I can understand why Jay would want to leave the U.S. after this voting season, as it’s an emotional response. As much as we Americans try to say that we think and act rationally, emotion and religious beliefs play a large part in the decisions we make; and the results are a clear indicator of this.
Though this may be a window closed in some eyes, I hope and pray that Americans can begin to tolerate, understand, and respect the decisions and lifestyles of others.
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