tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post8311565965003988190..comments2024-02-06T23:09:31.685-05:00Comments on Freckled Citizen: Tick tock, North CarolinaMaggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948476830389001938noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-30216970094716420002012-05-16T14:12:17.111-04:002012-05-16T14:12:17.111-04:00"You're too beautiful to be shadowed by h..."You're too beautiful to be shadowed by hate, too smart to be labeled something you're not." Beautiful, Maggie! Well done.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17140263357776009517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-42605221177476897382012-05-11T07:56:45.191-04:002012-05-11T07:56:45.191-04:00I should have known to expect a thoughtful, though...I should have known to expect a thoughtful, thought-provoking, gorgeously written response from you. Well done, as always.Melissa @ I Pick Prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12300398605721219551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-63750636414947173702012-05-10T10:04:04.867-04:002012-05-10T10:04:04.867-04:00Obama made a bold stand yesterday and I'm hopi...Obama made a bold stand yesterday and I'm hoping it helps others to not think it's political suicide to do the same.<br /><br />One step in a sane directionMollie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082307620967164684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-34292977775932948002012-05-09T22:31:53.702-04:002012-05-09T22:31:53.702-04:00Beautifully written, but I wouldn't expect any...Beautifully written, but I wouldn't expect anything less. I know all too well the disappointment (and, oftentimes, embarrassment) that comes when the "whole" of your state doesn't truly represent the parts as you know and love them. <br /><br />Progress... if only you didn't take so much damn time. <br /><br />xoKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984896547369166805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-23299316686916862802012-05-09T21:06:51.280-04:002012-05-09T21:06:51.280-04:00Great perspective on your home state Maggie. It ta...Great perspective on your home state Maggie. It takes time.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162020113804695806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-44041497211840258192012-05-09T18:45:40.865-04:002012-05-09T18:45:40.865-04:00It was disappointing to hear the news about North ...It was disappointing to hear the news about North Carolina, but I think it's no coincidence that Obama came out to publicly support gay marriage today. We will keep fighting and educating people and working toward equality. despite a long ways to go, i am hopeful that the tide is shifting.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109374265999600607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-69008254002508645292012-05-09T15:44:02.207-04:002012-05-09T15:44:02.207-04:00Love this and I share everyone else's sentimen...Love this and I share everyone else's sentiments- very well written. <br /><br />I had hope, but I have to say I was not surprised with the result. I absolutely adore NC and its people, but speaking as a Texan, I think the Southern states will sadly be slow to come around- mine included. I hope with all my heart that I'm wrong, but as you said- the clock is ticking no matter what. It is only a matter of time before the entire country recognizes that this is a basic human right.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18249428269013891941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-18105868896025675952012-05-09T14:31:46.264-04:002012-05-09T14:31:46.264-04:00Beautifully written. We were incredibly saddened ...Beautifully written. We were incredibly saddened about the vote yesterday. It will take time for things to change, but they are changing. My husband looked up the marriage laws that were already on the books in NC, and we were amazed that the law allowing mixed race marriages happened in MY LIFETIME! <br /><br />We may be a bit slow to change here in NC, but thanks for sticking up for those of us who are ready for change now, even though we're not the majority.Maggiehttp://sweettea-nc.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-80542806144373676252012-05-09T14:24:03.584-04:002012-05-09T14:24:03.584-04:00I wish there was a way to speed up that clock. I w...I wish there was a way to speed up that clock. I wish gay Americans didn't have to wait for their civil liberties. I wish I didn't live in a state that's prohibited gay marriage for almost four years. <br /><br />Your cousin is right. Nothing to do but keep fighting. <br /><br />Beautiful post, Maggie.melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301750140963605016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-89472598674124708812012-05-09T13:52:40.539-04:002012-05-09T13:52:40.539-04:00Love this piece. Thoughtful and heartfelt.Love this piece. Thoughtful and heartfelt.maryhttp://www.arugulafiles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-24268997217674045452012-05-09T13:43:47.609-04:002012-05-09T13:43:47.609-04:00Absolutely beautiful. A fantastic reminder that c...Absolutely beautiful. A fantastic reminder that change doesn't happen overnight, and that where we reside is not ultimately defined by one vote, one election (speaking as a former Santorum constituent COUGH). <br /><br />So looking forward to more of your writing as the election season progresses.Sarahhttp://twitter.com/sarsh722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-91288142010081363372012-05-09T13:28:34.268-04:002012-05-09T13:28:34.268-04:00As someone who felt very secure in her blue state ...As someone who felt very secure in her blue state and had the rug pulled out from under her when Prop 8 passed in 2008, I understand being part of a minority who voted to protect rights (which, hello, WE SHOULDN'T EVEN BE VOTING ON) when so many voted to curtail them. I know this is part of a longer battle...I just wish I had more patience with those who are still on the other side.Meganhttp://teaandcaketime.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-62737618586567474382012-05-09T13:10:42.864-04:002012-05-09T13:10:42.864-04:00Beautiful post - as a resident of Texas (not a Tex...Beautiful post - as a resident of Texas (not a Texan mind you - born and bred in NYC) living in a little pocket of blue myself, I totally get this. There are differing opinions in in every state, every walk of life.<br /><br />My heart just goes out to the gay community - especially those that live in NC. But in all honesty, the country has a long way to go in recognizing the fundamental rights of every citizen, not just NC.TUWABVBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383498739949911554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-16335457418323582512012-05-09T12:58:17.853-04:002012-05-09T12:58:17.853-04:00Yes, yes, YES! If I see one more Tweet or Facebook...Yes, yes, YES! If I see one more Tweet or Facebook status update implying that we're all a bunch of uneducated hillbillies I am going to FREAK! Shame on North Carolina? Shame on the hundreds of thousands of us who voted against it, and shame on those who are working so hard to bring about change? Before people start getting all superior about their own states, they should look around: homophobia is EVERYWHERE. Gay rights is very much a nationwide issue, not simply a NC one. The country as a whole still has a ways to go!rosiehttp://rosalicious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-36424185492304987302012-05-09T12:55:40.657-04:002012-05-09T12:55:40.657-04:00Thanks for putting this perspective out into the w...Thanks for putting this perspective out into the world. I'm from a blue pocket in Florida and now live (and vote) in Boston. The difference in perspective has been interesting, to say the least. I completely understand your heartbreak and look forward to the day when the march of progress reaches both our home states!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986246485482600103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-88685273062247834132012-05-09T12:53:53.967-04:002012-05-09T12:53:53.967-04:00Thank you so much, Maggie! This was written so we...Thank you so much, Maggie! This was written so well.KTBFerghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698928402586681555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-28765218825511695542012-05-09T12:46:16.830-04:002012-05-09T12:46:16.830-04:00Last night was infuriating, but not unexpected for...Last night was infuriating, but not unexpected for those of us who know that state. I think we also know this thing is going to die young -- not before causing many people a lot of heartache, but it will go away, just like the stain of "miscegeny laws," and eugenics, and so many other loathsome ideas. And we all get to keep loving each other.Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297646259317020127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-47323500347236460302012-05-09T12:32:07.378-04:002012-05-09T12:32:07.378-04:00Maggie,
This was so beautifully written. I am als...Maggie,<br /><br />This was so beautifully written. I am also a Carolina girl who now lives and votes in a different state. This vote has left me so sad and disappointed. I am still struggling to put my own feelings into words.<br /><br />But for now, I'm excited for the day when this law is repealed or changed. And until then, I'll keep on talking to friends and family and hopefully next time this kind of vote will go a different way.<br /><br />MeredithMeredith Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11465769962184978841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-17482735863354324672012-05-09T12:25:15.186-04:002012-05-09T12:25:15.186-04:00Beautifully written and well-said. My sister is a...Beautifully written and well-said. My sister is a lesbian who happens to live in Asheville. She adores it there and the incredible people she's met in NC. It's a tough setback for her, but doesn't change her love of the place.Belle on Heelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07613125498061092117noreply@blogger.com