Am I feeling BLUE??

feeling blue

We did it Colorado!!

I am waking up this morning feeling different. Included. Proud.  Not the kind of proud that gay people feel in June when celebrating and remembering the Stonewall riots that launched a revolution in GLBT rights, but a deeper and more satisfying pride.  As Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech last night, he included gay people in his speech.  It was noted that the word gay was not followed by the word “rights” or “marriage” or the more objective “gays” , but was followed by “American”.  The cheers that erupted in the crowd I was with was no doubt echoed in GLBT gatherings around the country. I think we have elected a true visionary that sees things on a higher level, that we all want the same things; Food, Water, Shelter, Good Health, Love and companionship, for we are all part of the human family, and last night our newly elected leader told me and reassured me that I really am part of the American family.

Though the election is somewhat bittersweet, Proposition 8 in California is set to overturn the recognition of GLBT marriage which will end the hope of legislation there.  I feel confident in Obama that any amendment to the US constitution would simply not be tolerated.

Though it may sound trite- a thank you to any and all friends, family and all Americans really that voted with a sense of the common good, a higher purpose, and for voting for a candidate that would have the balls to honor the millions of LGBT Americans from the podium on the most historic election eve in our history.

It feels good.

Christopher

PS- oh yeah and COLORADO IS BLUE!!!!