It was a really sad day in California yesterday. Prop 8 was upheld again. Which means that gay marriage is not legal and is banned. Openly gay and other celebrities have come out to speak about the decision.

Lance Bass: “The decision to uphold Prop 8 is deeply disappointing. I can only hope to one day live in a country that grants equal rights, opportunity, and freedom to all citizens.”

Ellen Degeneres: “I’m sure you heard the Prop 8 news. One day when everyone is treated with full equality, we’ll look back and realize how wrong this was.”

Melissa Etheridge: “So, will anyone be sleeping better tonight? Those full of hate and fear will surely be disappointed that 18,000 same sex couples will be living in wedded bliss, kissing their spouses goodnight, checking off those little ‘married’ boxes on all those forms we fill out nowadays. That’s really going to drive them crazy.”

Kathy Griffin: “My 89 year old mother has asked me to get her a wheelchair to take her to a protest tonight, even though she isn’t in the greatest of health. She is neither gay, nor the parent of a gay person, but she is as passionate about this decision as I am. I am so proud to march with her. Shame on the CA Supreme Court for this decision that history will not look back on fondly.”

Kim Kardashian: “This really makes me sad. I thought we were more forward thinking than this, and I’m disappointed in the Supreme Court for being so close-minded. Everyone…gay, straight, bisexual, transgendered — EVERYONE should have equal rights to marry who they want to.”

Holly Montag: “BOO CALI! Our Bill of Rights and Constitution intended equal rights for ALL regardless of race, gender, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, age or creed!”

Eliza Dushku: “Shame on California Supreme Court!”

I have been a supporter of gay marriage for awhile now. I believe that everyone should get the chance to get married. Who are we to say who we fall in love with. Gay people are people too, and they have feelings of love just like anyone else. I can’t believe I am saying this but for once in my life I agree with Holly…regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age or creed. Let’s get this changed. We need to move forward in this world not back.

I live in Canada. Here gay marriage has been legal for years, right across the board too. Why does it have to be hard for American people to jump on the bus too? We are relaxed about it, you should too.

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