Obviously there was a setback last night in the move toward ensuring equality for all, but there should be no reason to take it as a sign that we should give up on humanity or the fight itself–instead it should be viewed as a way to keep fighting stronger than ever.

If the civil rights movements over the years have taught us anything, it’s that time is the only barrier to change, and that the walls toward justice come down with each new generation.

Looking at last night’s results, 53% of voters in CA voted for the ban, an improvement of 8% over the last time the initiative was brought up when 61% of Californians were for the ban. Looking back further in history it wasn’t long ago when over 90% of Americans were against the idea of interracial marriage, and today the idea that two people of different races would be unable to marry is unfathomable.

They say old habits die hard, but so do old ways of thinking–(as well as old people themselves). The new generation is making their voices heard louder than ever, and there should be no doubt in any of our minds that we will all be ready for true equality one day.

I will take the bet that new ideas and change will always eventually take over old habits and stagnation anyday. Ideas that are the norm for the young will replace what is perceived as radical for the old.

It may be in 5 years, it may be in 15 years, it may even be longer…

Just not now.

And quitting now when we’ve been closer than we’ve ever been would be wrong, so wrong. The war has only begun.

Oh, but at least our children are protected.