Lesbians & Gays - Will you still support the Dem Party if they allow FMA? [View All]

[LeftCoast]

I've been really torn on this issue. The FMA can only pass if Dems allow it to. If it does pass, we will officially be 2nd class citizens with our status enshrined in the Constitution.

One part of me feels that I should give up on the Party. If the Democratics, who claims to represent me, toss my 'group' to the wolves because it is politically convenient, why should I support them? Am I not throwing away my vote if the person/party I vote for doesn't represent me?

The other part of me says Gays & Lesbians should "take one for the team."

The problem is that this is more than just a minor issue for me. This goes to the heart of whether our society treats us as full citizens or not. This "wedge issue" is certainly effective in splitting me down the middle.

Oh, and for you hetero's who blithely argue that I *should* put on a stepford wives smile and vote for Dems even if they support the FMA - well, to paraphrase Tom Ammiano...why don't you walk a mile in my pumps before you do, ok? I still haven't made up my mind what I'm going to do, but if you can't see the pain and anguish this is causing my community...well, I just don't know what to tell you.