I want to start off by saying how glad I am that the SCOTUS repealed DOMA. I was worried there for a minute. I like to see our country making progress in the right direction. While I certainly chalk this up as a won battle, it isn't the end of the war. We have taken a great step forward don't get me wrong but we can't just sit back and call it a day just yet. Gay marriage is still only legal in 12 states an D.C. We are not all equal under the law just yet but I think we can get there. What really makes me angry is that in the state I live in it is legal to rape animals but not marry the person of your dreams if they share the same genitalia as you. It makes me want to rip my hair out. How can we possibly tolerate the existence of these laws or lack of. Why are we not exercising more of our power as citizens in our government. We want to complain that nothing getting done but anything worth having is worth fighting for. We get all excited during a presidential election and then drop the ball for three years. If we really want to fix the problems this country faces it will require that everyone becomes involved. Many people are so apathetic because they don't think real change is possible. They are right, if no one takes the time to vote and spread information about their cause. Getting involved takes effort, that most people aren't willing to put forth, and instead they chose to remain uninformed and assume things will sort themselves out. I can tell you this; change is a dirty job and a hands off approach to the government will leave everyone unsatisfied. SO get out and vote, share your opinions, debate with friends, read, read, read, fact check, and write your congress men and women. That is how you have to get things done. Over and Out.
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