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It’s bewildering how in a nation where gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people contribute more than $700 billion to the economy, its members are treated as second class citizens.
As part of a nationwide protest Dec. 10, LGBT workers, business owners, consumers and taxpayers, as well as their straight allies, will participate in an all-day strike and economic boycott across the United States.
The date of the planned boycott also commemorates International Human Rights Day.
Strikes and economic boycotts are a powerful weapon in the history of non-violent protests. For most LGBT protesters, marriage rights are human and civil rights. And, equal rights are often come at cost.
Every couple in America has to get a marriage certificate from their state, whereas religious ceremonies are optional. No church or religious institution has or ever will be forced to marry anyone.
Civil Unions are only legal in the state that offers them. Civil Unions don’t include the 1100 marriage rights and benefits provided by the Federal Government. Separate but not equal is discrimination. Until ALL are equal, NONE are equal.
Marriage should be a Right for all Americans, regardless of gender, race OR religion.
Here’s how to participate:
* Call in gay, shut down your business, take the day off.
* Don’t buy anything or spend money.
* Volunteer or protest.
Details: visit: www.daywithoutagay.org, jointheimpact.com, daywithoutagay.org, daywithoutagay.net or www.noonprop8.com/about/fact-vs-fiction.

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