Dear Ira,

I often think that maybe I should put my money where my mouth is, like maybe I should start a movement. I have been thinking about this movement for awhile now, but this is the first time I have ever vocalized it. It’s like I have been turning it over and over in my mind, much like the creation of a sword, until I get it perfectly sharp and correct.

Maybe none of us should get married unless all of us could get married. Maybe, as a collective, my generation should shun marriage until it becomes outdated and almost uncool to get married. Then, suddenly, we are all in the same boat when it comes to things like property and children and taxes, and when the majority is getting screwed, then we change things.

Do you think I would be strong enough to lead this kind of movement? Even Gloria Steinem got married in the end. And Ira, I look BEAUTIFUL in my wedding dress. Maybe I am just materialistic and comfortable in my white middle class existence. I once heard someone say that everything you ever wanted is just outside your comfort zone. Maybe that applies to me in this situation.

All I know is this: One day, possibly soon, the national guard is going to force Americans to once again wake up and realize that they are being ignorant and pigheaded. And the national guard is going to roll into town and stand guard while gay people get married because suddenly they have the rights to. There will be riots and protests in the street and everyone will worry about the American family and what is about to become of it.

I won’t be one of the people rioting in the street, but if I don’t make a stand, doesn’t that make me just as guilty?

Just thinking out loud,

Enna