We are calling for a nationwide strike and economic boycott by all Gays and Lesbians AND OUR ALLIES, whether straight, bisexual or transgendered, on December 10th, 2008, International Human Rights Day.
WHY?
Because LGBT workers, business owners, consumers and taxpayers contribute over $700 billion to the U.S. economy each year and should not be treated as second class citizens.
Because general strikes and economic boycotts are a powerful weapon in the history of non-violent protests. See http://www.pbs.org/now/society/boycott.html.
Because marriage should be a Right for all Americans, including gay men and lesbians, regardless of gender, race OR religion.
Because until ALL are equal, NONE are equal.
HOW?
1. Strike: call in gay, shut down your business, take the day off. While this may be a burden, we must be willing to make sacrifices in our fight for equal rights, including the right to marry.
2. Boycott: don't buy or spend to show how much the LGBT dollar supports the American economy.
3. Volunteer: show the world that our message is about love, not discrimination. See www.daywithoutagay.net for a list of volunteer opportunities.
4. Communicate: spread the word. We need everyone's support.
Our co-sponsors include:
JOINTHEIMPACT.COM
DAYWITHOUTAGAY.COM
DAYWITHOUTAGAY.NET
GAYS ON STRIKE (on Facebook)
WHY THE NAME "A DAY WITHOUT GAYS"? We were inspired by the film A DAY WITHOUT A MEXICAN and the nationwide strike in 2006 called A DAY WITHOUT IMMIGRANTS, which were attempts by Latinos and other immigrants for equal rights and employment non-discrimination.
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