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It's fine and dandy when everyone is reading how these Republicans are wishing to work on this amendment process. Moreover, it's wonderful to read what everyone thinks about the subject--but, I'd like to propose that each one of us on DU at least start a letter campaign against this. Even in the last part of the 20th century there were many supporters of the ERA, but it never was passed due to the Right Wing spinning it as something that it was not.

Why are we, as DU-er's always quick to point out how spineless our Democratic representatives and senators are, but we do nothing to get our voices heard? This entire post should be 'kicked' up until every person on DU reads it--the Fundies et al will run this through a massive 'grass roots' effort and have their voices heard. One only has to read how the Catholic Church is already trying to put their little cards on the table for glbt rights to be taken away, and others are following suit. No matter if you agree for marriage, civil unions or whatever sort of partnership, this can be defeated.

Why doesnt anyone from the 'liberal' side use the 'same tools to dismantle the master's house' when it comes to the Right Wing? Ever since the Christian Coalition and Poster Boy Ralph Reed started infecting the American psyche with their special brand of Political spin based on the gospel, so many have been denied rights and we all have been complicit in allowing it to happen. They've done everything they can to fragment race relations, sexual relations, feminisms, etc..and allowed us to infight in order for us to destroy one another..all the while..the get to put their people in decision making spaces and everyone loses.

Help me out here because I truly don't know what to do. I can propose that every one of us write, call, ask friends, colleagues, etc., to support fighting this, but I do fear that we are all so lazy that it will just fall to pieces and wind up like the ERA...

I hate to say it..but they will probably pass this...they'll whip up enough media attention to it to make it possible. It'll be interesting to see where we are a year from now. Chances are we'll all be here bemoaning Bush and Co and still complaning how our representatives do not support our voices. Like it or not, they have the numbers and the fear factor on their side.. and their people are rabid enough to call, write, email, petition until they are dead.

ok..enough of my rant... I hope no one takes offense to my rantings...