watch it: “Philip”

Wed, Oct 21, 2009

Oh, this made me cry:

(From testimony given for and against Maine’s marriage equality bill on April 22, 2009. Thanks to Ken for pointing this out to me.)

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Accounting Ninja

Wed, Oct 21, 2009 8:09pm

I’m actually shocked -SHOCKED- that the YouTube comments are largely supportive. Usually YouTube is the unholy bastion of the Trolliest Trolls who ever Trolled.

Judy

Wed, Oct 21, 2009 9:26pm

So poignant – thanks for sharing this!

Ken

Thu, Oct 22, 2009 1:39pm

@Accounting Ninja: Trolls are probably choosing their battles (not that they bother to fight battles, but ya know what I mean) more wisely. Who’s the most likely people to protest the issue raised? For the most part, the right wing, and the guy said he’s a lifelong Republican. Combined with the fact that the guy’s a veteran and getting up there in years, maybe even trolls are giving trolling a second thought in this case.

This thing has really gone viral. When I watched it yesterday morning, it had about 70,000 views. It’s since added 200,000.

Lanna Lee Maheux-Quinn

Thu, Oct 22, 2009 3:23pm

This video makes me proud to say that I live in Maine! I am ready to vote No On One!

Accounting Ninja

Thu, Oct 22, 2009 3:54pm

@Ken, you’re probably right. What few rude detractors there were were promptly voted down into oblivion. All those little green plusses next to the supportive comments really make me happy :)