Keith Olbermann Gets Eloquent On Prop 8

 



Because we believe in freedom of expression here at Socialite Life, and because we support the protests against Proposition 8 (the amendment which overturned the rights of same-sex couples to marry in California), we'd like to present MSNBC's Keith Olbermann's insightful words on the matter. Enjoy and discuss.



7 Comments

I saw this yesterday and thought it was simply beautiful.

I live in Silver Lake, CA, and went to one of the bigger Anti-Prop 8 rallies last Saturday with my boyfriend, one of my sisters, her boyfriend, a girlfriend and two of my best guy friends who have been together for 20 years. It was moving to see so many support the civil rights of gays and lesbians. And I will continue to fight against the bigotry that took their rights away because, as Olbermann said, this is not about politics, this is a question of love.

Side note: I met Tegan Quin from Tegan and Sara at the march! Took a great pix with her and my siter.

Absolutely moving.

Why isn't ANYONE protesting the single largest contributor to Prop 8? Howard Ahmanson has offices at 2699 White Road, Suite 101 in Irvine!

November 11, 2008 10:27 AM

You know, I am one of those people who was divided on this issue. This Prop 8 represents to me the fight gay people have in the Western world to be recognized as equal to straight people. I am from traditional background and the traditional belief that marriage is between a man and woman , is a very hard one to shake. I think i read a post here by 'Stolidog' last week. separate rights is not equal rights. That sums it up for me really. It's not ok to say to my brother who is an open gay man, its ok for you to get your union legalized, but you cannot be married. Then I am saying he is less than me and he isn't. He's the same as me. He's my brother. And like this Olbermann said in this youtube clip 'what's it to you?'...well i am asking myself that. What is it to me? What business is it of mine if two gay men or women get married? Would I not be happy to see my brother married to someone he loves and who loves him back and have the opportunity to share his life like i have? Yes I would be happy.

November 11, 2008 1:47 PM

AMEN, KEITH!!!

November 11, 2008 1:55 PM

Beautiful and heartfelt. I just wish that came out before the election and was mandatory viewing.

Keith Olberman, you beautiful, wise, human being, THANK YOU. May the world bless you for your honesty, eloquence, and compassion.

Leave a comment

Archive


Top Stories

  • A Bloodied & Bruised Robert Pattinson Arrives On Set
    A "bloodied" Robert Pattinson arrives on set for another day shooting Remember Me. The teen heartthrob was sporting a series of "cuts and bruises" around his eyes. Hugs and...
  • Farrah Fawcett Laid To Rest
    It was a grand and moving sendoff for Farrah Fawcett, who died after her long battle with cancer last week. Hollywood stars, and Farrah's family gathered in a Los...
  • Mariah Carey Becomes A Drag King For 'Obsessed' Video
    We brought you photos earlier today of Mariah Carey filming her video for her new single "Obsessed." She apparently does a few costume changes in the video. No surprise...
  • BREAKING: Michael Jackson Has Died
    After being rushed to the hospital for cardiac arrest, 50-year-old Michael Jackson has passed away.The Los Angeles Fire Department says Michael was not breathing when paramedics arrived. Medical authorities...
  • BREAKING: Michael Jackson Rushed To Hospital
    Pop star Michael Jackson has been been rushed via ambulance to a Los Angeles hospital. TMZ claims that the 50-year-old singer is suffering from cardiac arrest, prompting paramedics to...
  • Farrah Fawcett Dies After Long Battle With Cancer
    At the age of 62, Charlie's Angels star Farrah Fawcett lost her battle to cancer today. The actress passed away this morning at St. John's Heath Center in Santa...

Hot Photos













Latest Stories on Celebuzz
Robert Pattinson Has a Case of the Runs

Robert Pattinson Has a Case of the Runs

Michael Jackson Had an Operation Days Before

Jordin Sparks: New Promo Photos

Read More On Celebuzz

Popular Tags

THE TWILIGHT SAGA - LATEST STORIES AND PHOTOS

rpatz04302009.jpg

Robert Pattinson | Taylor Lautner | Twilight | New Moon | Eclipse | Breaking Dawn | Kristen Stewart | Alex Meraz | Kellan Lutz | Jackson Rathbone | Nikki Reed | Ashley Greene | Peter Facinelli | Cam Gigandet | Rachelle Lefevre | Dakota Fanning



About ASL

Socialite Life provides your recommended daily dose of celebrity gossip, photos, & media speculation - brought to you in digestible bites. To be enjoyed with a martini (and with a sense of humor).

Managing Editor: Michael Prieve
Editors: Lisa Timmons and Miu von Furstenberg
Media Producer: Wayne Ford

Got a hot tip for Socialitelife?
Email us at tips.socialitelife@gmail.com

Follow us on Twitter, and check out our Facebook page.

Add Socialite Life To:

Google Reader or Homepage
Add to My Yahoo!
Subscribe with Bloglines
Subscribe in NewsGator Online

Add to My AOL
Add to Technorati Favorites!
Add to netvibes


FEEDS
Atom, RSS 1.0, RSS 2.0

Copyright © 2009
Fameish Media, LLC & A Socialite's Life.

Categories

(55)
(82)
(62)
(73)
(755)
(86)
(214)
(55)
(132)
(155)
(51)
(64)
(617)
(306)
(86)
(143)
(129)
(295)
(52)
(113)
(56)
(54)
(132)
(258)
(161)
(682)
(88)
(79)
(1344)
(67)
(75)
(52)
(63)
(110)
(81)
(213)
(1206)
(477)
(143)
(363)
(514)
(339)
(351)
(149)
(96)
(104)
(74)
(109)
(65)
(102)
(66)
(220)
(386)
(75)
(239)
(55)
(94)
(300)
(62)
(118)
(156)
(55)
(101)
(99)
(205)
(58)
(80)
(221)
(82)
(886)
(298)
(1222)
(74)
(58)
(117)
(79)
(1028)
(58)
(117)
(127)
(141)
(257)
(179)
(103)
(183)
(116)
(312)
(99)
(151)
(147)
(119)
(54)
(116)
(330)
(103)
(156)
(181)
(133)
(111)
(261)
(116)
(240)
(199)
(61)
(108)
(53)
(368)
(155)
(57)
(304)
(228)
(492)
(66)
(120)
(70)
(81)
(64)
(60)
(125)
(85)
(293)
(70)
(64)
(134)
(252)
(55)
(513)
(62)
(91)
(62)
(376)
(154)
(58)
(137)
(71)
(109)
(54)
(106)
(103)
(123)
(152)
(207)
(103)
(1217)
(71)
(174)
(108)
(476)
(190)
(263)
(101)
(78)
(133)
(67)
(60)
(184)
(202)
(227)
(589)
(127)
(129)
(92)
(131)
(86)
(135)
(244)
(52)
(127)
(225)
(339)
(81)
(168)
(201)
(69)
(66)
(174)
(338)
(1027)
(92)
(76)
(87)
(142)
(60)
(77)
(1852)
(118)
(193)
(114)
(254)
(453)
(51)
(109)
(81)
(411)
(245)
(195)
(1623)
(195)
(955)
(80)
(57)
(54)
(166)
(52)
(198)
(92)
(52)
(122)
(74)
(145)
(80)
(190)
(193)
(135)
(119)
(200)
(76)
(97)
(84)
(69)
(239)
(256)
(220)
(115)
(167)
(124)
(99)
(89)
(67)
(104)
(60)
(627)
(76)
(79)
(615)
(272)
(221)
(183)
(88)
(68)
(83)
(91)
(386)
(564)
(63)
(119)
(69)
(67)
(161)
(69)

blog advertising
is good for you

blog advertising
is good for you

blog advertising
is good for you

More fun sites