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scsa1fan
scsa1fan
Freedom of Marriage Day
Jan 15 2009, 8:11 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 15 2009, 8:11 PM EST
I'm 17 and since i'm underage i was wondering if it is even possible for me to participate.
i'm pretty sure i could but instead of being rejected because gay marriage is not legal in penn., i would probably be rejected for being underage. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
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scsa1fan
scsa1fan
1. RE: Freedom of Marriage Day
Jan 15 2009, 8:21 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 15 2009, 8:21 PM EST
o nevermind. it's a thursday and i'm pretty sure i will not be allowed to take a day off. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
emobloodlove
emobloodlove
2. RE: Freedom of Marriage Day
Jan 18 2009, 8:48 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 18 2009, 8:48 PM EST
well for ur first comment i hav the same problem, im only 15 but i really want to so im gunna go just to support, just to be there. and i also hav the same problem cuz its a thursday im in school but im skipping that day so i can be there. hope to see you there 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
scsa1fan
scsa1fan
3. RE: Freedom of Marriage Day
Jan 18 2009, 9:53 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 18 2009, 9:53 PM EST
i'd really love to go but there is not any way i will be able to go.
my aunt will never let me skip school, and i definitely will not be allowed to get out early to go to a protest. my principal didn't even allow people to get an early dismissal to go to the phillies parade. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
Treknott
Treknott
4. RE: Freedom of Marriage Day
Jan 18 2009, 11:03 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 18 2009, 11:03 PM EST
Thanks for your support. Stay in school and graduate LOL, no seriously, school is important.

I'd suggest that you see if there's a Straight/Gay Alliance club in your area and if they are doing any sort of visibility event at your school.

Wear a white knot as a conversation starter if you feel comfortable or safe in your school to do that.

Ask a teacher if you have a social studies or related class to cover the subject.

If there's a school paper write an editorial.

Thanks for your enthusiasm and support. 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
branfitz
branfitz
5. RE: Freedom of Marriage Day
Jan 23 2009, 11:42 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 11:42 PM EST
Great message Trek!
We are in the process of creating GSA (Gay straight Alliance) Workshops that will provide students with information on how they can best help in activism at such a young age! If anyone under 18 is interested in being a peer leader, please contact me...I'd love to have young pioneers in the Equality Awareness Revolution!

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