LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN

" If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love...then surely,surely we can give everyone in the country a fair chance at that American dream"
                                                                         First Lady Michelle Obama 

   Thank you, to the efforts of Ted Olson, David Boies, and the brave couples who stood up against Proposition 8. Your fighting the ban on  gay marriage in California is serving as an inspiration for the rest of this country. Olson and Boies, the lawyers who chose to represent against their state have turned the public opinion in favor of gay marriage rights.
   " We ought to have marriage equality as a constitutional right everywhere," Boise said.
   U.N.C. law professor Maxine Eichner said the wording against the Defense of Marriage Act could set the stage for future challenges to the states year-old constitutional amendment that recognizes marriage ONLY between one man and one woman. Not unlike Prop. 8, which outlawed gay marriage in California.
   The law passed in 1996 violates the constitutions equal protection guarantee. State constitutions cannot allow something deemed unconstitutional at the federal level, therefore, gay marriage bans in North Carolina and elsewhere could be challenged, she said. "What this does is set up the next wave of challenges to states who ban same-sex marriage."
   The D.O.M.A ruling allows same-sex couples that are married in any state that recognizes their union, can now receive benefits and citizenship in North Carolina.
   Now is the time, while the countries outpouring is favored toward same-sex marriage, to legally fight for our own recognition. The target has been presented before us, lets not miss the shot and wait until the last possible minute or rely on other states to gain our empowerment.
   There have been numerous advertisements for either gay or gay-friendly lawyers practicing in the state of North Carolina. My question to them: " Is there anyone/ or group willing to aid in our causes for the gay community in North Carolina?" "Are you willing to help US get marriage equality?", like Boise and Olson did for Californians. Any advice and input on this matter will be greatly appreciated. One day I would like to ask my partner of 17 years to marry me. If not to protect the life we have built together, but for future generations to come.