Same-sex marriage is a perfect example of a wedge issue– we’re talking about eliminating other people’s civil rights instead of discussing how our politicians in Sacramento can’t pass a decent budget without cutting money for our schools (already ranked 48th in the nation) and increasing tuition for our universities.

I must say, it’s a surprise to see so many McCain/Palin signs in Niles, and there are a few. It’s almost as odd as seeing a pink triangle at a Bartlett rally.

I made a allusion a few days back to an ratty-haired lefty on 3rd street toward the school who hung a sign over her porch that read “Bush Lied, Thousands Died”. The sign is down, but the tension is still thick on 3rd as her across-the-street neighbor has hung a sign that reads “McCain/Palin -True American Heroes”.

There are no signs displayed on my Niles street that aren’t neon and beer related. And that is the way it should be.