The vote is in!

So Amendment voting is over and the results are in.. It passed.

I'm thankful this is over, let me tell you that. Things are getting a little ugly in the facebook realm.

I've been thinking about this great country we live in and how it is set up as a democracy.. President, congress, courts, check and balances, majority rule...

I always find it interesting watching the minority after a loss in any major election. Some handle their loss with dignity and gain the respect of others while others get angry, rude and loose whatever respect they have left.

I looked at a map of the Marriage Amendment voting and only like 6 or 7 counties actually voted against the amendment of the 100 total counties in NC. 60% of people supported it. Now regardless of what I feel about the amendment, that is clearly a majority of the consitituants of NC supporting this particular amendment. It is disheartening for me seeing the minority blowing up facebook with insults about our state. Really, is this necessary?

Seems like the mature approach would be to understand and respect that the process of majority rule was upheld regardless of whether or not you like the outcome. Being a prior military wife myself, I have seen and heard firsthand how precious it is that we have these coveted freedoms. Very few people around the world are able to go out to a polling station and campaign for their cause without worry of persecution or death even.

Does this mean that those who are for gay marriage should sit back and forget about their passion? of course not. But loose with dignity, drink some sweet tea and start your campaign again next election.