National Equality March

[LOVEGOD241]

Everyone should have the Freedom to marry the one they love!

[broyomama]

Do gays really want equality? That's what the signs say at protest rallies. However.....many gays are in favor of hate crime legislation. That means inequality in sentencing for crimes. It is hypocritical to ask for "equality" when you at the same time asking for inequality for crime punishment.

[PrettyHustla]

no there not how many gay people go out and kill because of someone sexuality how many gays kill there spouse how many gays are on the sexual predator list hmmm...maybe you should look it up its more str8 people in there bigotry that is destroying america then anything honey dont be like the other idiots with stupid comments do reasearch on thing not just the internet pick up a book

[orga210]

lmao what a redneck

[xadam2dudex]

why didn't any congressmen or senators or Obama march too ?? was there even 1 member of the government there ? a govenor ? a state congressman ?? the mayor of DC ??

[WomackKOA]

Let me thank all of you so much for backhanded comments. I know this is an issue that has many different views. I'm just the guy on the other side of the fence. Its not that I'm angry and hate you, I just don't see where you are UNEQUAL? You have just as much rights as I do! Marriage is a BIBLICAL concept. If you don't like the "Dont be Gay" part, why do you want the marriage part? You can't pick and choose the Bible. You take it all or none of it. Why is that so hard for you people to get?

[Brandonwoodbrandon]

So if everything in the Bible is a Biblical concept, so are murder, rape and torture. You can have them. But to put so much stake into a book leaves you small minded and irrational. Marriage is not about God. It is about the love of 2 people.

[WomackKOA]

I didn't say EVERYTHING was a Biblical concept Jackass. I can see that I'm not the one engulfed in putting words or other things in people's mouths. I could really care less. Marry, fondle, and pet whatever or whoever you want. I guess you also think that ANYONE who doesn't buy into your limpwristed liberal crap is "CLOSE MINDED". So be it.

[ColumbiaCowboy]

Blaspehemous lies. There is NOTHING in the Bible that says it's a sin to be gay, and there is NOTHING in the Bible that says gay people cannot marry. Saying "don't be gay" is like telling a black person "Don't be black." Your bigotry is immoral and blaming it on God is an insult to the Lord.

[orga210]

What the hell are you talking about? Not every couple in the U.S. marries under YOUR bible. Marriage does not have to be religious, and even so it differs from couple to couple depending on their religion. Not every married couple in America is a Christian you dumb twat. Live and let live.

[WomackKOA]

Well douche, Glad you could weigh in. You are correct. Marriage does NOT have to be religious. YOUR KIND is so eager to jump the gun on things. Oh, and I'm fully aware that not everyone in America is a Christian. Much like yourself that is too gutless and limp wristed to stand up for anything other than concepts such as "love" and "equality". How about some "tolerance"? Straight people tolerate you, how bout you do the same. Spare me your "I'm a fag that knows the Bible" crap too. It's old hat.

[orga210]

1) How did I "jump the gun" if I only responded to YOUR comment 2) Why on earth WOULDN'T I stand up for my equality? Wouldn't you do the same if you were in our situation? 3) Last time I checked, homophobia is a much accepted concept in social and political America, tolerance my ass. What country are you living in? I wish tolerance was the case... and 4) Fag - yes. "know my Bible" - nope. Like i said, im not interested in other people's religious hoopla.

[PrettyHustla]

u can beleive in god in not be a christian christianity is just a cruch for people

[PrettyHustla]

you people make you sound like racist watch that

[WomackKOA]

Okay! Thanks for setting me straight. I can tell by your ability to type that you have great ideas. Very grown up too. I will bow out of this debate with you cause I clearly can't match your wit and reason. Hope I dont sound racist. Cause I'm not, I just hate all people the same. Christians, Whites, Blacks, Mexicans, Pagans, Gays, Straights, Eunuchs, people that don't like music. People with AIDS, people who can't spell AIDS, sharks, the Kennedys, Mother Teresa, etc., you name it. Take care.

[TheRecklessHero]

it makes sense though........................­.......... he is simply saying that its something Christians do... he isnt saying that is wrong, just that he wants you to know that marriage is a biblical thing, and for the record... just because others do it doesnt mean that they are doing it right... but please dont get me wrong, i support you guys, just i felt this person was trying to do say something he/she thought, and was flamed for it.

[spencercarslyle]

Im so proud of america for moving forward and being more accepting of our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters!

[oneredgem]

no, it just makes you a closeted homo.

[eskimochild87]

i was here from madison,wi

[JoeyBoya]

Im starting a group in my backyard to fight for equality NOW

[acordian]

Well... I was going to add some stuff but looks like the cowboy's pretty much got it covered. Rock on friend :)

[WomackKOA]

WOW! Now we have attacked tea parties? People fighting for EVERYONE'S rights. Great, get bent out of shape all because you cant find a girlfriend and throw a football like a girl. Just stop. Civil rights were for people who couldn't help that they were "BLACK" so I guess now you can fire back at me with "I cant help I'm gay!" or "I was born this away." Why is it, that EVERYTHING a gay person does is ONLY based off of their sexual orientation? There is WAY more to life.

[manewby1]

WomackKOA, as a gay person even I have asked myself why many of us seem to engage in so many "gay activities." The answer is rather simple. First, gay people do many of the same things as you - hold respectable jobs, watch sports, participate in sports, go camping and hiking

[GodCreatesGays2]

WomackKOA, your post reveals a certain hysteria & disorientation, but I hope with some education you'll be able to learn the facts & calm down. Gay people are involved in exactly the same sort of activities, & have exactly the same sort of interests, that everyone else has. Of course they are also interested in acquiring equal rights, as long as they are denied all the same special rights which str8s now reserve for themselves, but what's so bad about that? Wanting equality is not a "gay" issue.

[PrettyHustla]

civilian rights...arent gays civilans so shouldnt they have rights?and everything i do is not based off my sexual orientation,

[ColumbiaCowboy]

dud is dead wrong. Nobody is asking for extra rights, just simple equality, no definition is being changed, being gay is not a "lifestyle" and this rally for American justice is only "disgusting" to bigots.

[ffjdkaue]

AWEN they should have the rights

[andytheR]

with all honesty, the gay movement is starting to be as dogmatic as the fundamentalist Christians. i'm just calling it like i see it.

[rainbowfaeries]

duddad you sound a lot like the people who were against the civil rights movement in the 60's who thought african americans were demanding extra rights. the world IS changing and thankfully there is nothing YOU can do about it because there are too many people who preach love instead of hate like you.

[carrandrewb]

JJ you can eat my ass your fucking biggot. Raed the bible god said love each other.

[duddad]

carrandrewb, doesn't sound like you are taking your own misspelled advice. JJ would rather fist your ass than eat it anyway.

[JigglesJingle]

I'm Christian. I don't believe in this, and I hope the majority's voice that stands against gay marriage prevails. Otherwise, we truly do not have Democracy.

[DannIsANerd]

Just like when African-Americans won their rights without democracy, right? We didn't have Democracy then either I bet. Or are you going to find another debunked excuse for my response?

Thank god more people are coming to their senses and realizing this will not destroy America. And thank god most Christians are not like you.

[duddad]

Blacks aren't black by choice dummy! You want people with lifestyle choices to be able to do what they want. How about NAMBLA? Shouldn't they be allowed to sodomize young boys with the blessing of the government? Marry them even? Two men can't be "married" by definition. You have power of attorney, wills, etc. to get the same things done with your butt buddies that married people can do. You are anomolies, not normal, so get over yourselves already!

[DannIsANerd]

You don't know that homosexuality isn't a choice, moron. Sexual orientation, whether you care or not, is something you're born with, like skin color. So I and others will always make such comments. Millions of humans and animals are homosexual and they certainly do not choose to do things that cause so much hatred from idiots such as yourself that make life hell.

None of the things you listed are always enforced, and you forgot the thousands of benefits that comes with marriage.

[ColumbiaCowboy]

Sexual orientation isn't chosen, or a lifestyle. Two men can, and do, get married, thousands of gay couples are married.

EVERY credible scientific, mental health and medical authority confirms it's perfectly natural and normal for some people to be gay. Your hate and lies aren't the measure of normal, just more bigotry and ignorance.

[Jakeof5]

your idea of democracy is twisted.

A democratic vote for civil rights? Really?

[duddad]

The true "teabaggers" are the ones marching today. Wonder if Janeane gernastyho will comment on this disgusting display of "give us extra rights, and change definitions so we can feel good about our disgusting lifestyles."

[MasterMark123]

shame on you. One would expect these vile words from some extremely immature teenager not from a 41 year old man. YOU sir, are the worst that America offers. You have a black soul and I suspect you have some very deep seated issues with your own sexuality as it's always the ones who trash gays have gay urges themselves and hate themselves so much they lash out. Men who are secure in their own sexuality have no issue with another mans sex life. GROW UP

[Jakeof5]

duddad, please define "give us EXTRA rights"

I don't understand how people don't see that society has changed and progressed throughout history. That's the reason we have history class. History class is not just a nuisance on kids to learn useless facts. It's purpose serves to demonstrate how the world has CHANGED throughout time and to learn from our mistakes

the "give us extra rights crap" and changing definitions is a bogus excuse

Just be a decent human being

Canada looks better every day

[RobingdfelowsLady]

Maybe one day, things may flip. Can you imagine what it would be like to have to fight for the right to marry the person you love if they are a different gender? Think about what that would be like, and you will know what it is about. People want the right to be with the ones they love and know they are safe, even if something happens to them.

[MasterMark123]

you're a faux Christian. you have superiority complex in believing that YOUR feelings and Ideals trumps another persons constitutional & civil right. Based on your very very very narrow religious superstitions .

[ColumbiaCowboy]

There's nothing Christian about discrimination and bigotry. The "majority" once supported Indian removal and slavery, and the majority against equality is just as wrong now. It is NOT "democracy" to deny basic rights and equality to others, nor is it Christian.

[TheRecklessHero]

America is a republic... FYI.... just saying....

[yotop12]

This has to be one of the most powerful videos ever. Becuase its exactly how most of us LGBT people feel. we love america and god and democracy. why cant people OPEN THEIR FRICKIN EYES!?

ONE DAY IT WILL ALL BE BETTER

EQUALITY IS COMING

[23slayerfan]

I'm so proud of everyone that's going to this and who's speaking at it. I would go but I'm still pretty young and I don't have a partner. I'll be hoping for the best though and keeping my friends updated about any news. We do have a long way to go so lets keep up the great work guys :)

[HabitualNightOwl]

You guys better show up in DROVES to show those Teabaggers what a real protest looks like.

[duddad]

Wow! A fag calling normals "teabaggers!" The irony is priceless, don't you think?

[HabitualNightOwl]

I'm not gay but hey if it makes your life easier, than yes I am gay.

[ColumbiaCowboy]

There's nothing "normal" about your bigotry, or about those idiotic tea parties celebrating the profits of multinational corporations ahead of human need. Those things were a sham.

[aja10024]

THANK YOU for making this. I was at the Gay Pride march on Washington in 1993. A few things have gotten better since that time, but we still have a LONG way to go.... and so I'm planning to be there for this one also.

[JoeyBoya]

Awesome ill be there ;) ROCK ON EVERYONE

[KnowJesusKnowPeace]

In complete seriousness: Do you know that there is a major rumor circulating that October 11th is the day Islamic terrorists are planning to destroy DC with a nuke?

This is NOT a hate message! This is a warning from a friend!

[Rioonbicycle]

where would they get this nuke....

[wolfe122]

Despicable.

[jlar1967]

My partner and I will be there with a large group of friends to march for rights.

[bearealman]

Excellent video. The one clarification I'd make is this: We want not merely equal "protections" but equality in our civil rights -- and of course rights include responsibilities, not just protections.

Civil rights may sound like someone else's cause. They may sound like an old cause. But they are an ongoing cause. And they are our cause.

[CuriousKreature]

In solidarity from New York, lets build this movement!

[rachaelleahcar]

i LOVE the end! :)

[sweetdeadlyangel]

GOING THERE!!!

[nonst8]

Go Queers!!!!!

[calscary]

Airfare and hotel bought and paid for. I am soooooooo there.

[pandurate]

some day LGBT people will be victorious over the right-wing and religious scum...

[KnowJesusKnowPeace]

After they kill the God worshipers, they always kill the homosexuals next.

[brianh406]

The Bible contains six admonishments to homosexuals and 362 admonishments to heterosexuals. That doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals. It's just that they need more supervision. ~Lynn Lavner

[thenewmiLONNIEum]

@pandurate

Not someday. Today.  If we want it and if we are willing to do what it takes to make it happen. We do not have to wait for Congress or the President to make us equal. They never will. Civil rights have never been won by lobbying or by asking. Whoever told us it was acceptable to be happy with crumbs of equality tossed our way once in a while was wrong. Every single one of us deserves nothing less than full civil rights right now and anything less is unacceptable.

[JoeyBoya]

Ill b there! LOVE YOU ALL

[Jelly1029]

Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic.

[themodpoet]

If you can't make it to DC, organize a solidarity rally and march in your own community. No one can win our rights for us.  We must do it ourselves.

[Silveracity]

Just don't try to get more rights than others, or try to take away the rights of others who have trespassed against you in the past.

[EqualityU]

Silveracity,  Exactly what PART of Equality don't you understand?

[LeonSKennedy828]

dude, this isn't about getting MORE rights, it's about getting the SAME rights.

MORON

[Silveracity]

People should have equal rights, but what i have found is that some people what more rights. Does it make you feel better about yourself to call me a Moron?

[wolfe122]

It makes me feel a little bit better about humanity to know someone is.

[karmadeiw]

I don't know why they are reporting that either. Today they reported that the HRC has endorsed the march and is admitting it is really going to happen. Geez

[livelovebe1970]

Why is queerty saying that this march is cancelled and there will be an investigation. Please address all the hate LGBT people do to disrupt your own community. They will ruin your march.

[EqualityU]

Im From Wisconsin, and I will Be There October 11th. Ive seen many negative posts about this, NEVERMIND them, just make it motivate you and more people to Demand Our Equal Rights.

[SubmarinerAndroid]

I'm from Oregon and I will be there to stand for equality!

[FerreThoughts]

This is fantastic!

I love living near DC. I hope this march will be epic.

[karmadeiw]

Incredible video! Nice changes to the Youtube National Equality March section as well. Great addition about the straight ally that volunteered his efforts.

[depfox]

Cant wait till we can see every one in Wash

[lloydbaltazar]

I saw this on Queerty. Wasn't this already uploaded somewhere else?

[metta8888]

Excellent job. Thank you for putting this together.