GetToKnowUsFirst

In the wake of Californias passage of Proposition 8, a group of gay and lesbian families are taking to the airwaves, with five 30-second Public Service Announcements (PSAs) that will air on daytime and prime time television throughout the state.

They will run in urban and rural markets on broadcast and cable channels during the Presidential Inauguration week in January 2009. Their purpose is to capture the hearts and minds of people who do not understand why marriage is so important to us.

Our message: Marriage promotes families. Support marriage equality Get to know us first.

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[Imaginefree69]

I've been married for 35 years

to my best friend, lover, and wife.

It's been the greatest joy of my life

and I want everyone to have that opportunity.

I live in Canada, where gay marriage is perfectly legal,

and I assure you that gay marriage has not cost me a thing.

Gay marriage has not diminished my marriage one bit.

I hope many, many gay people AND straight people

experience the stability and refuge and joy

that marriage has brought to my life.

[frank051194]

These videos are amazing!

These should've been the commercials that people should've seen befre Prop 8..

They show a family and a lot of diversity..

They have Blacks, Hispanics, Whites...oh, oh.. they're missing Asians..lol.

They're still great!

I love to watch it...

Every time it gets better!

[Deusarmos]

Yeah! I'm 21, gay, but I'd like to enjoy the same state. Here, in Armenia, it's... too early to speak about it, but we have a dream....we must help that dream come true.

[losartandeterment806]

beautiful just beautiful and shame on CBS and all the other bigoted networks who hid these ads and did not allow them to air.

[Home4U2C]

I love this video. Great diversity shown as well.

[otobear]

Awesome video!

I wouldn't like to have children, but I need the right to have a family!

[rainbowpride76]

No on Prop 8 was FOR gay marriage. I think you mean shame on the yes on 8 leaders. I agree.

[bananaluvs]

thank you for this, these PSAs are amazing!!