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HERE is Chico ER Report...good one.
Nov 17 2008, 2:22 PM EST
Note: From me, there were twice as many at this Rally as at the No on Prop 8 rally in October, and I was impressed by that one. Our Families are MAD about PropH8: Best Speech I have found: by Tom Greene Raleigh, here is Impact Link.jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/thread/2089384/We+are+Tired+of+our+Lives+Being+PROPOSITIONS%21 CHICO -- As part of a nationwide protest to draw attention to their cause, about 500 opponents of Proposition 8 rallied in City Plaza Saturday in support of same-sex marriage. "We will take to the streets until we're given our rights under the law," said Rob Regur, who married his partner Dan on Oct. 11 in anticipation of the initiative passing on Nov. 4. "All (Proposition 8) had to do with was marriage," Dan Regur said. "This is not about religion; this is about civil marriages." The group that organized the local protest, Butte County Families for Equality, was formed 10 days ago to garner community support to help repeal the gay marriage ban. Carrying handmade signs and yelling chants denouncing hate and inequality, hundreds marched up Broadway, across Second Street, around the Farmers Market and back down Main Street to City Plaza. "We want people who may have supported Proposition 8 to know that we are your friends, your family and your neighbors," said organizer Sue Hilderbrand. Before the march, a program was held featuring local musicians and leaders of the gay community. Chico Mayor Andy Holcombe, Vice Mayor Ann Schwab and City Councilor Scott Gruendl (who introduced his husband to us in October,) also made appearances at the rally. See next note for VET who wants to Marry. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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