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Yes, thank you EVERYONE who voted for CHANGE in this world. I’m happy to say I’m feeling MUCH better about being American today.

And now his moving acceptance speech:

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I’m a bit sad that Proposition 8 passed (well more then a little sad) but in light of the happy news about Obama (who didn’t support Prop 8), hopefully an era of hate and prejudice will come to an end.

With the myriad of other important issues out there (Vote No on Prop 8, Vote No on Prop 4, Vote YES FOR OBAMA) the rest of the issues can get lost (or just be confusing!).

Tonite, I went over to a “voting party” of a friend of Mel’s, where we all had our ballots and discussed each of the California measures and some of the local San Francisco measures.

The suspects - er, guests at the party

It was INCREDIBLY helpful to hear both sides of the debate by people who really care about SF and California.

Rohan, one of the lovely hosts for the evening - note the whiteboard.

One measure that hits close to home without me even knowing it is Proposition 1: Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century. This would SIGNIFICANTLY lower the costs to travel to LA (very important for a beginning broke actor…) - in fact, it would lower the travel time to about 2.5 hours for about $50-80 per way. That is WAY cheaper then last-minute (day before) airfare and WAY faster then driving my poor Honda.

I know this isn’t the sexiest issue out there, but consider it when you’re filling out that ballot!

Mel looking surprised

Me and Rach and some delicious free cheese!

Cheers and remember to VOTE!!!

Wow, can’t believe the week has flown by. I went to a Barack Obama support party held by fellow Stanfordites, Will and John at their sweet SF abode.

Here’s me and Mel mingling with new friends Val and Windy.

Here’s the girls - me, Rach and Mel

All photos courtesy of MIXXTT

Get out the vote! Encourage as many peeps to vote on Election Day as you can And if you want to know how your favorite Presidential candidate is doing…check out FiveThirtyEight.