As I am sure you know, Steve, the Ahmanson family has always been one of the most reactionary families in California. Their bank holding company was merged into the now notorious Washington Mutual. Expecting Howard Ahmanson to support gay rights is like expecting a zebra to change his stripes.

Ironically, it appears to be African American voters registered by Senator Obama, who voted disproportionately for Proposition 8. The Los Angeles Times Reported this morning that according to exit polls "the proposition was trailing among white voters, but was ahead among black voters. Latino voters were very closely divided."

Kind of ironic don't you think, that Obama voters helped push Proposition 8 over the top?

Homophobia in the African American community may or may not be any more prevalent than in other communities, but it is rarely commented on.

And we all know what President-Elect Obama and the DNC did to defeat Proposition 8. That would be nothing.

Not a very auspicious beginning for a candidate who insists there is "no gay America or straight America... just a United States of America."

Steve,

Is this thing retroactive and will your marriage be nullified?

As Californian, I'm ashamed of this result. Apparently, people here are more concerned about "fair" treatment for animals destined for our food supply (prop 2) than for gay human beings (prop 8).

One small piece of good news on the tolerence front, is that Jared Schutz Polis, a Democrat, made history on Tuesday by being the first openly gay non-incumbent male elected to the United States Congress. Polis will represent Colorado's 2nd District.

Caroline Ahmanson was a values militant in helping to expose people to arts and literature. She funded the "Medici Awards" of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce -- which were incredible gala affairs noting distinctive accomplishments in the many different dimensions of the arts.

Ironically, it appears to be African American voters registered by Senator Obama, who voted disproportionately for Proposition 8. The Los Angeles Times Reported this morning that according to exit polls "the proposition was trailing among white voters, but was ahead among black voters. Latino voters were very closely divided."

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