freedom

a lot of people have been talking about the anti-gay marriage initiatives around the country. found this poem on the internet, kind of hits it where it hurts:

Democracy, by Langston Hughes

Democracy will not come

Today, this year

   Nor ever

Through compromise and fear.



I have as much right 

As the other fellow has

  To stand

On my two feet 

And own the land.



I tire so of hearing people say, 

Let things take their course.

Tomorrow is another day.

I do not need my freedom when I'm dead.

I cannot live on tomorrow's bread.



      Freedom

      Is a strong seed

      Planted

      In a great need.



      I live here, too.

      I want freedom

      Just as you.