The "Gay Marriage" measure passed easily in Washington, even though nowhere near 50% of Washingtonians are gay. And the marijuana legalization passed even more convincingly, but I would bet that far less than 50% of people (let alone actual voters) smoke pot. This just shows that a large number of people from the best state in the country put their own interests aside and thought about how their vote would affect other people. Washingtonians who do not smoke pot do not want those that do to be unfairly and excessively punished for an activity that hurts no one. And Washingtonians who are straight do not want basic rights denied to their friends and neighbors because of who those friends and neighbors happen to love. This was a victory for compassion and empathy, and for logic and reason. Everyone wins.
Politics aren't really my thing, but kindness and treating others the way you would want to be treated is, so here is to Washington and it's awesomeness! Cheers, friends!
silly excitement + america!
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Omg. That photo made me snort in class.
You Washingtonians are so advanced. I really love that you all are so progressive (but, really, ya'll just have some common sense). woohoo!!!
Yay for Washington! :D I love the three mainland Pacific states.
Good on Maryland for endorsing its gay marriage laws and on Maine for being the first state to legalize it through popular vote.
Cheers to 'Merica, the Awesome-est!
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