The Great Nationwide Kiss In

How would you of liked to been harassed or even detained by local law enforcement for just simply kissing your partner? Well these happened to three different gay and lesbian couples. At first when I heard the first news story I was like this is just some local cop trying to make a name for themselves. But then the second and third news story came about and I was amazed. And it wasn’t like all three events happened in the same town. Far from it, they took place in San Antonio, Tx, El Paso, Tx and Salt Lake City, UT.

Two bloggers named David Badash and David Mailloux believed that people regardless of sexual orientation should be able to kiss whomever they please, whenever they please. So they decided along with Willow Witte and the national Join The Impact group to coordinate a national event on August 15, 2009 at 2 p.m., EDT (or 11 a.m., PDT). They are calling it “The Great Nationwide Kiss-In” and everyone is invited regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

I know some of you are thinking “What is a Kiss-In”? It’s quite simple really. On the date and time suggested, people will bring there spouse or partner or boyfriend or girlfriend or even your best friend to a designated public place and you kiss. It is the most simplest thing you will ever do.

Why are we doing this? We need to finally make a bold statement to everyone across the nation that kissing isn’t a bad thing, nor has it ever been. Kissing is not a vulgar act or even considered inappropriate. It is just a sign of affection one person passes on to someone special in their lives.

If you are in or around the Chicago land area, there are two locations for you to choose from. The first one is at the Cloudgate Sculpture aka “The Bean” in Millennium Park which is being sponsored by an organization I am proud to say I am a member of, which is Join The Impact Chicago (http://www.jointheimpactchicago.com/). The second location is out in Oak Park at Scoville Park (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115130357898). If you are outside the Chicagoland area and wish to attend please check out http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124199360752 and look for a Kiss-In near you.

If you come to the event at the Cloudgate Sculpture and are also interested in getting more information about the National Equality March in Washington DC this October 11th or would like to purchase a bus ticket for the March for $100, please come see me or find another representative from Join The Impact and we will answer any questions you have.

Thanks for taking the time and reading my blog One Voice Whispering in the Wind. Please comment or e-mail me to let me know if you plan to attend. Or even just to let me know you took the time to read my blog.

MJ