George Takei Statement on Proposition 8

August, 2010

August, 2010 Brad and I are overjoyed by Judge Walker's ruling declaring Proposition 8 unconstitutional. This is a victory not only for the LGBT community, but for equality, our Constitution and the ideals of America. Those continuing to support the appeal of the ruling should mind their own marriage. Brad and I celebrated by popping a bottle of Champagne on Wednesday night.

People Debate Their All-Time Favorite Pasta Shapes

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We all have strong opinions about something, but when we think of opinions, we often think of hot button topics like political subjects.

But as it turns out, sometimes we can have just as strong of opinions of our preferred types of pasta.

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People Break Down The Absolute Scariest Thing They've Ever Experienced

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One of life's most unfortunate moments is when we feel our lives are genuinely in danger.

These horrific moments can involve the behavior of people with malicious intentions or just being at the wrong place and time.

Even though many people live to share their harrowing stories, the trauma doesn't necessarily go away completely.

But all anyone who's experienced a terrifying ordeal can do to find peace is to count their blessings and be grateful they are survivors.

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The Most F**ked Up Things People Have Ever Seen A Friend Do

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Perhaps the best thing about our friends is that we can always rely on them.

To help us out, to give us words of comfort and wisdom when we need them, or to just be a willing pair of ears.

Even so, our friends still have a way of surprising us, as well as disappointing us from time to time.

Sometimes they'll do things that just make us groan and roll our eyes but are easily forgiven over time.

Other times, however, they might do or say something which can only be described as "f*cked up."

Potentially putting an effective end to your friendship.

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People Share The Real Reason They Cut A Friend Out Of Their Life For Good

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When you gotta go, you go.

That should be a mantra for getting rid of the toxic people in our lives.

Not every relationship is meant to last forever.

Some people don't know how to be friends.

They are awfully good at pretending though.

Be vigilant of the signs and red flags.

Toxic people are crafty.

And once you're free, never look back.

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