Atlanta joins national protest against gay-marriage ban
November 10, 2008 at 4:29 pm by Mara Shalhoup in News
Atlanta is one of more than 80 cities where protests are planned against California’s recently approved gay-marriage ban, Proposition 8.
Judging from traffic on Join the Impact, the website that gives the protests’ details, there’s major interest in the nationwide event:
Our community has come out in such large numbers to this site that we are actually crashing the server!! This is a fantastic problem to have when you think about it! Basically, this has become such a huge thing, that a server that is meant to handle 10K visitors/hour just can’t handle us!!
In the next 24 hours you will probably see the site switch to a cheesy placeholder… be patient, it’s just temporary.
Georgia outlawed gay marriage in 2004 (even though the act already was illegal) and is among 30 states to do so in recent years.
The Atlanta protest will be held at City Hall East, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave the State Capitol, 214 Capitol Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 1:30 p.m.
November 11th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
The protest is happening at the state capitol – not on Ponce! Spread the word!!!!
http://www.sovo.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=22315
November 12th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Large Scale National Protest Planned For November 15th – ATLANTA GA
Gays, Lesbians, Transgender, Their Families and Supporters Unite – Large Scale National Protest Planned For November 15th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2008
Web: http://jointheimpact.com
Atlanta Media Contact(s): Jeff Schade (678) 346-0562; email: jeffschade3@gmail.com
Paul Schappaugh (404) 643-7366; email: paul.schappaugh@gmail.com
Over the last several days, tens of thousands of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and their supporters, allies and friends have taken to the streets of California to show their outrage with the passage of CA Proposition 8. Prop 8 provides for a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage rights. Similar amendments and propositions have been passed in many states over the past several years, including statutes ratified this year in Florida and Arizona.
On Saturday, November 15, 2008 this community will again take to the streets in what could be the largest organized Protest / Movement since the Civil Rights Movement. To date, more than 250,000 individuals have pledged to take part in the nationwide event, in which they will descend upon city halls, state capitols and the nation’s capitol to make their voices heard. Signs, posters and numerous websites have already been created and the word is spreading quickly throughout the nation. Jointheimpact.com lists protest locations in all 50 States and the District of Columbia.
The Protest / Movement is scheduled to take place across the nation at the same time: 1:30 PM ET across the United States on Saturday, November 15th, 2008. The Atlanta Protest will be held at the State Capitol Building: 214 Capitol Ave, SW, Atlanta, GA 30334. A Candlelight vigil will begin at 5:00 PM ET in Midtown at 10th Street and Piedmont (in the parking lot of Nickimoto’s and Zocalo)
Like the protests that have taken place over the last week, the Atlanta action will also be peaceful demonstrations. “The time has come here in America for all people to be afforded equal rights, and we will not stop until everyone receives Equal Rights.”
1. This is a protest for equality and civil rights among the LGBTQ community.
2. This is not anti-religion, we have invited local churches that support our efforts and equality to attend and expect several to be represented.
3. This protest is not funded by or organized by any group or organization. It is a grassroots effort that started with one concerned citizen and has quickly spread. It encompasses every creed and walk of life, race, religion and social statuses.
4. Several local LGBTQ organizations have stepped up and will be participating
Attendees are encouraged to bring signs (Less than 2 feet X 2 feet) to the Capitol and a candle for the Candle Light vigil.
Attendees are encouraged to use Public Transportation to downtown and make their way to Georgia State Capitol. There is public parking available around the protest location.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Repent your sins. Anyone at peace with their sins is at war with God. The people have spoken; God has spoken. You should accept.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
I guess if the sin of homosexuality should seek glorification, lets go on and glorify pedophilia, alchoholism, gambling addiction, etc. Whole legions of sinners making trouble to continue to sin.
Egad!
November 14th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Both of your statements bring religion into it and what you people ignore is that the US constitution protects freedom from religion (seperate of church and state, etc). Your religious beliefs should not influence the laws of this land. You’re welcome to your faith and I respect it. Please respect mine.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
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