Then we noticed one car with a mother and two little boys that kept circling the block over and over honking and cheering for us. I wanted so badly to give her gas money but I didn't have any cash. During the march, they kept showing up on the sidewalk cheering us on and we would give them high fives and cheer back at them. I am in awe of this wonderful family. While so many parents are teaching hate to their kids, here is a woman who is teaching her boys to love and support their fellow man in times of injustice and hardship. Whoever you are, Ma'am I applaud you. You are wonderful and made of epic awesome which is the highest compliment you can receive from a Nerdfighter <3.
My signs started bending and got a bit tattered and ripped so I had to do some duct tape damage repair. I need to find some better support for them for Saturday's rally. For those who don't know, there will be a nationwide protest rally at L.A City Hall (200 N. Spring St.) from 10:30am to 2:30pm. If you don't live in Los Angeles, go HERE to find the location for your city!
Highlights of the march itself:
- People cheering us on from sidewalks, balconies, windows, cafes, restaurants and cars.
- A Chinese restaurant employee running into the crowd with a huge pot of fortune cookies for us!
- The "epic family of awesome" as I have now dubbed them.
- The awesome protesters surrounding me.
- This sign that said "I pity tha fool! Who voted yes on 8!"
- Standing outside of El Coyote Mexican restaurant (the owner/manager's daughter donated $100 to the "yes on prop 8" campaign) and chanting "shame on you!"
I was up in front when the march started and somehow ended up in the very back. After the march, I headed to a cafe for a nice chicken cesar salad and a Mr. Pibb. A night well spent.
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