Attn: All americans! Human Rights Battle!
Hi all,
I was going to put this in the politic's forum, but i'm fairly certain not everyone keeps track of that forum. (i know i stay out of the political stuff) So I put it here.
December 10th is "A Day Without Gays" Here is the description from the facebook group:
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We are calling for a nationwide strike and economic boycott by all members of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community AND OUR STRAIGHT ALLIES on December 10th, 2008, International Human Rights Day.
WHY SHOULD WE DO IT?
Because LGBT workers, business owners, consumers and taxpayers contribute over $700 billion to the American economy and we deserve the same rights as all other Americans.
Because marriage is a basic human right for ALL Americans, regardless of gender, race OR religion. (See the US Supreme Court Case LOVING v VIRGINIA).
WHAT SHOULD WE DO?
Strike! Call in gay, shut down your business, or just take the day off.
Boycott! Don't buy anything, spend money or support the economy.
Participate! Give back, fight back, build bridges to help raise awareness about marriage equality.
Fora list of things to do in your area, go to
http://daywithoutagay.wetpaint.com/
Even if you don't support gay marriage, even if you aren't gay, if you believe in equal rights, take part in this!!! It's just one day, but the more people that participate, the greater the impact will be!!
I know I would call in gay if I was in the states right now
SP
