It’s Independence Gay: Time for a Gay Rights Survey.
On this Independence Day, it may surprise you to learn that our founding fathers were not unified in their opinions, which ranged from, should we even secede from Britain to how would religion and slavery be incorporated into this new country. There were many compromises in order to reach a signed Declaration of Independence.
Since the passage of Proposition 8 in California and the release of the movie Milk, LGBT activists have realized that silence and politeness will not advance their rights. The blogosphere, Twitter and gay news websites are filled with ideas, opinions and even arguments over what is the best strategy for the gay community to move forward. In a way, this is the American Revolution repeating itself. The goal may not be to form a new country. But it is to form a country with equal rights for all.
We at jaysays.com would like to know your thoughts on what will bring the LGBT movement forward. Remember, we want to know what strategy you think will work, not your dream. We invite you to take a few minutes to take our polls. Polls will close at Monday, July 6th, 2009. We’ll report the results next week.
The most important right to be secured first is:
- Repeal Defense of Marriage Act (50%, 18 Votes)
- Inclusive Hate Crimes legislation at a Federal level (17%, 6 Votes)
- Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (17%, 6 Votes)
- Passage of a fully inclusive ENDA (17%, 6 Votes)
- Adoption rights for gay couples (-1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 36
Loading ...Will civil unions speed up fully marriage equality or impede our progress?
- Civil unions with the same rights as heterosexual marriage will work toward full marriage equality. (51%, 18 Votes)
- Civil unions with the same rights as heterosexual marriage will impede full marriage equality. (49%, 17 Votes)
Total Voters: 35
Loading ...Which is the proper route to marriage equality?
- This should go Federal as soon as possible. (66%, 23 Votes)
- State by state marriage rights are the fastest way to full federal recognition. (34%, 12 Votes)
Total Voters: 35
Loading ...What do you think of President Obama?
- Obama made many promises to the LGBT community and has been too silent. (68%, 23 Votes)
- We need to be patient. Our country is facing a huge economic crisis and our foreign policy has created issues that are difficult to resolve. (24%, 8 Votes)
- Obama is waiting for the right moment and time, which might even mean his second term. (8%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 34
Loading ...What is the most effective way for the LGBT community to be heard?
- Contact your representatives and encourage them to support legislation. (32%, 11 Votes)
- Protests, marches and grassroots efforts. (26%, 9 Votes)
- Donate money to pro LGBT candidates for public office. (24%, 8 Votes)
- Public or online debates with the opposition. (9%, 3 Votes)
- Donate money to activist organizations, such as HRC, Lambda Legal or ACLU. (3%, 1 Votes)
- Lawsuits. (3%, 1 Votes)
- Blog it until the mainstream media picks up the story. (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 34
Loading ...What changes do you think would speed up gaining equal rights?
- LGBT rights groups should unite into one organization and become a more powerful, lobbying force. (32%, 10 Votes)
- Enlisting more straight allies. (26%, 8 Votes)
- More visibility and positive press from the mainstream media. (26%, 8 Votes)
- Reaching out to those who oppose LGBT rights and ask for a civil dialogue. (6%, 2 Votes)
- Small grassroots movements make more progress than groups like HRC, Lambda Legal and ACLU. (3%, 1 Votes)
- Better utilization of the Internet as an organizing tool. (3%, 1 Votes)
- Challenging and exposing those that oppose us. (3%, 1 Votes)
- Nothing, we’re doing everything right. (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 31
Loading ...Legal equality vs. social equality:
- Social equality will still require work and education even when full legal equality is achieved. (74%, 23 Votes)
- Legal equality will naturally lead to social equality and acceptance. (26%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 31
Loading ...Please feel free to discuss your opinions in the comments and/or email us with your thoughts.
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Great Poll.
This poll has really good options – gives opportunity for a wide range of opinions !
For me, I thought it was a great way for people to consider their positions – maybe broaden all of our perspective.
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