hmm

I've been experiencing something quite strange recently.
When I first got into a relationship with my current girlfriend, I felt like I was holding back. I didn't want to put myself out there emotionally. Well it feels like I've finally let that go and now I feel extremely vulnerable and it's going to take some getting used to.

Same-sex situation

I usually don't like to publicly get into the controversial issues, particularly when emotions get involved, i.e. same-sex marriage, but on the private plane, I can't get enough.
At work today I was discussing California's recently passed Prop 8, banning Same-Sex marriage. As surprised as I was that California, one of the most liberal states in the union, shot down a proposition like this, I was extremely pissed off that people were so uncomfortable with this.
I believe the primary reason why people are unable to step even a little bit outside their box is because of their religious beliefs. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with being religious, I'm just saying it's stupid, that's all.
Anyways, as my friend and I got into this little debate, it became more and more clear that I was right, he was basing his entire argument on God's condemnation of homosexuality. I had him squirming a little when I pulled out the Separation of Church and State card but then he made some claim about how Churches would be forced to marry same-sex couples which is of course ridiculous...like...really??
I don't know why, but I get extremely worked up about this and it just really gets to me.
On a side note, it's definitely Fall, and the weather is awesome.
Obama is an official Peacekeeper even if slightly undeserving, which is fine by me.
Cheers.