Luke Montgomery and
Eduardo Cisneros wanted to make a big statement about marriage equality
at the Democratic National Convention this week. So the couple covered
every inch of their 2010 VW Beetle with more than 1,000 “Legalize Love” Obama bumper stickers
and set out on a 2,400 mile cross-country journey from their L.A. home
to give away even more of the bumper stickers at the DNC in Charlotte,
N.C.
During the state-by-state
journey, the couple admits they were greeted with hundreds of honks
and “thumbs-up” from supporters. As they passed through red and blue
states alike, they experienced just one negative incident in which they
were harassed and called “faggots.”
Progress? Definitely.
And as the couple pulled
into Charlotte this week, they say that they hope by giving away
thousands of the “Legalize Love” stickers to delegates (the “O” in
“Love” is replaced with the Obama logo), they can help show support for
the president’s own backing of marriage equality – not to mention
celebrate its inclusion in this year’s Democratic platform.
“We simply want the right
to marry like everybody else,” says Cisneros. “We’re both excited to be
here in Charlotte giving away free ‘Legalize Love’ bumper stickers.
It’s going to be a tight race and the Obama Love Bug is all about going
the extra mile and keeping anti-gay Mitt Romney out of the White House. The President is sticking up for our families .”
Montgomery adds:
“Republican Super PACs are throwing millions of dollars at the
Romney-Ryan campaign. We must do our part so that an inequality of
campaign cash doesn’t lead to inequality for lesbians and gays. Romney
might think cash is king – but LegalizeLove.com is out to prove love
conquers all.”
Clad in blue “Legalize
Love” T-shirts, the couple has been driving the streets near the
convention passing out free bumper stickers and taking photos with
delegates since yesterday. If you’re at the convention and want to see
them for yourself – just text 310-663-7871 to find out their exact
location.
These indie activists are
also rallying support on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. And the
LegalizeLove.com website, with the goal of giving away 100,000 bumper
stickers, is donating the first 10,000 free and inviting the public to
participate in helping raise funds for the rest.
“Romney and Ryan are one
same-sex couple that will be a disaster for the rights of millions of
same-sex couples,” says Montgomery. “We hope people join us in saying
‘I do’ to equal marriage rights and Obama.”
Here’s a message from Legalize Love:
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