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Already gave my "go vote" gibber.

I know people who I respect who are voting in various directions for the presidential candidates, some of whom I disagree with for various reasons. That's fine, that's America.

But if you vote for any of these state amendments banning gay marriage/"defining marriage as between a man and a woman", you're a bigoted asshole.
Especially in Georgia: the amendment would exclude the possibility of civil unions and could even be used to prevent companies that voluntarily choose to provide benefits for non-traditional-married-partners - which in turn is an anti-incentive for certain organizations to do so here, or to bring their business here at all.

Gay marriage is already prohibited in Georgia, so if that's your nitpick, let it slide.

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happy birthday, butch.

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"I'm looking forward to when this whole mess is over and we can sit down and have tea and civil conversation." - Lord Darlington in Remains of the Day.

"If you want a symbolic gesture, don't burn the flag; wash it." - Norman Thomas

(I'm sure I botched the Remains of the Day quote, but I couldn't find the exact wording online - I'm sure you get the idea.)

November 3, 2004 (assuming...):

Dear President <select ... ><option ... >Kerry</option><option ... >Bush</option><option ... >Badnarik</option><option ... >Dobbs</option></select>

So you've pulled it off. Good for you. I hope you realize that this doesn't mean you're King of America or anything like that - you're supposed to be our representative. It is now time to reflect, look sincerely what this country needs and work to heal the great divides between your fellow citizens. We have the option to move forward into a future which is more free or one that remains controlled by fear.

No matter how I feel about you, the proof is in what you do from this day forward. It's your chance. Don't disappoint me.

Sincerely,
Scott McDaniel

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Be positive. Focus.