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  • Apr 17, 2010
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  Olbermann on Propopsition 8 trackback from post: Keith Olbermann is one of my favorite commentators to watch.  I’ve watched him often, over the last 2 years or so, and have grown to really appreciate his passion and drive.  He often inspires me, and others that I know.But watching his Special Comment the other night, just blew me away.  His topic was California’s vote for Proposition 8 - a Ban on Gay Marriage.  Sad, dejected, disappointed, confused, wanting understanding - all of these describe the entire segment.  I don’t know that I have ever seen Olbermann in this way.  He was truely amazing - and he said everything perfectly, asking the questions we all want answers to.Way to go, Keith. Way to go.The transcript follows the video.Full Transcript:Finally tonight as promised, a Special Comment on the passage, last week, of Proposition Eight in California, which rescinded the right of same-sex couples to marry, and tilted the balance on this issue, from coast to coast.Some parameters, as preface. This isn’t about yelling, and this isn’t about politics, and this isn’t really just about Prop-8. And I don’t have a personal investment in this: I’m not gay, I had to strain to think of one member of even my very extended family who is, I have no personal stories of close friends or colleagues fighting the prejudice that still pervades their lives.And yet to me this vote is horrible. Horrible. Because this isn’t about yelling, and this isn’t about politics.This is about the… human heart, and if that sounds corny, so be it.If you voted for this Proposition or support those who did or the sentiment they expressed, I have some questions, because, truly, I do not… understand. Why does this matter to you? What is it to you? In a time of impermanence and fly-by-night relationships, these people over here want the same chance at permanence and happiness that is your option. They don’t want to deny you yours. They don’t want to take anything away from you. They want what y...

  • Dec 6, 2008
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  Olbermann Special Comment: ... trackback from post: This is one of the best, most passionate and inspirational speeches I have ever heard about this issue. Pass it on to your family, friends, and colleagues or anyone who will listen. more about “Olbermann Special Comment: Proposition 8“.

  • Nov 13, 2008
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  posnie added this video and said: Kieth Olberman says it all. Why we've re-defined marriage, over and over.

  • Nov 10, 2008

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