I disagree. 95% of African-Americans in California voted for Obama, and 70%ish of them voted for Prop 8. That means the majority of African-American voters in California simultaneously voted for Prop 8 and Obama. Yes, it makes me angry to see people on one hand casting a vote for one of the greatest advances in civil rights in America, and then with other hand casting a vote to deny another group the right to marry someone they love.
I certainly think it is inappropriate to blame individuals for the actions of the majority of their demographic group. I am equally angry at white voters who voted for Obama and Prop 8, and I know several African-Americans who voted against Prop 8. However, when we rise to the community level and think about who we form alliances with I think the queer community should think twice about allying with the African-American community on a macro level.
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Date: 2008-11-06 09:31 pm (UTC)I certainly think it is inappropriate to blame individuals for the actions of the majority of their demographic group. I am equally angry at white voters who voted for Obama and Prop 8, and I know several African-Americans who voted against Prop 8. However, when we rise to the community level and think about who we form alliances with I think the queer community should think twice about allying with the African-American community on a macro level.