Protest a success for Act 1 opponents
The Traveler Editorial Board
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: Opinion
Hundreds gathered at the Fayetteville downtown square Saturday to protest what they saw as an intrusion on their rights and the rights of their loved ones: the passing of Act 1 in Arkansas and Proposition 8 in California.
Prop 8, which overturned California's law that gay and lesbian couples could marry, and Act 1, which prohibits unmarried couples - regardless of sexual orientation - from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas, are clearly heavy topics around the nation. Saturday's protest was repeated across the country - from Seattle to Omaha, Neb. - by thousands who also want to repeal Prop 8.
The atmosphere at the Fayetteville protest, which happened to be hosted on one of the coldest days of fall yet, was one of hope and change. The demonstrators were kind, courteous and diverse - toddlers and their parents, elderly men and women, college students, straight couples, and gays and lesbians all turned out with signs and flags, shouting for love and compassion.
Whether you believe Act 1 successfully puts children's needs first or does precisely the opposite, there's no doubt that protests such as the one hosted Saturday (and reactions to them) are a testament to the character of Fayetteville citizens. Most truly want what's best for everyone, especially Arkansas children.
Prop 8, which overturned California's law that gay and lesbian couples could marry, and Act 1, which prohibits unmarried couples - regardless of sexual orientation - from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas, are clearly heavy topics around the nation. Saturday's protest was repeated across the country - from Seattle to Omaha, Neb. - by thousands who also want to repeal Prop 8.
The atmosphere at the Fayetteville protest, which happened to be hosted on one of the coldest days of fall yet, was one of hope and change. The demonstrators were kind, courteous and diverse - toddlers and their parents, elderly men and women, college students, straight couples, and gays and lesbians all turned out with signs and flags, shouting for love and compassion.
Whether you believe Act 1 successfully puts children's needs first or does precisely the opposite, there's no doubt that protests such as the one hosted Saturday (and reactions to them) are a testament to the character of Fayetteville citizens. Most truly want what's best for everyone, especially Arkansas children.
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Mark McCollum
posted 11/18/08 @ 10:55 PM CST
What is best for our children is for Christian parents to ground their children in the whole Word of God so that they will know the whole truth, and that the truth will make them free. (Continued…)
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