tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post1416169893285295349..comments2023-05-27T03:27:45.958-07:00Comments on STOP THE DEPORTATIONS THE DOMA PROJECT: Forced Into Exile, Jesse & Max Fight To Return: File Fiancé Visa Petition and Challenge DOMAUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-62706695081389051022010-12-02T11:43:22.239-08:002010-12-02T11:43:22.239-08:00You are the people this country should embrace: et...You are the people this country should embrace: ethical, educated, and productive young men. You could have lived on the fringes as so many do - working odd jobs, walking dogs - but you chose integrity. You stand on the shoulders of giants: Thoreau, Gandhi, MLK. I hope you and all of us who support human rights can force our country to confront the cruelty of its homophobic laws. Kudos to you, Jesse and Mac, and to your parents.<br /><br />Love, SheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-53696685633899727162010-11-23T06:14:09.526-08:002010-11-23T06:14:09.526-08:00Jesse and Max,
I know about your story personally...Jesse and Max,<br /><br />I know about your story personally, through my longtime connection with your Mom and family. I know how hard it is on them for you to be so far away and absent from their daily lives. I know how the look forward to the times that you all can be together. I have experienced, firsthand, the discrimination for being in a same sex relationship. I don't think people are aware about the realities of homophobia. It is so important to put a real face on this issue. My family supports you both, and your family and we will do anything we can to help you both return to the ones you love!<br /><br />Amy & AdrienneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-5955273339454240282010-11-22T23:26:33.941-08:002010-11-22T23:26:33.941-08:00OUR DEAR JESSE AND MAX,WE SUPPORT UR STRUGGLE AND ...OUR DEAR JESSE AND MAX,WE SUPPORT UR STRUGGLE AND WE PROMISE - ALL THE DWECKS AND PARTNERS - TO ATTEND UR WEDDING, HOPEFULLY SOON, HOPEFULLY IN NEW YORK. MEANWHILE - COME TO VISIT US IN ISRAEL. WE LOVE YOU ALL TZAFRA AND NAHUMUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148594893672451956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-7518017709550109472010-11-22T22:16:00.496-08:002010-11-22T22:16:00.496-08:00Jesse, you really moved me. You and Max are awesom...Jesse, you really moved me. You and Max are awesome and you have all of my love and support. <br />I hope things will work out, and you'll stop this eternal drifting from place to place and settle peacefully as a recognised couple, just like you deserve.<br /><br />Love,<br />NimiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-10962718682675179032010-11-22T17:18:45.736-08:002010-11-22T17:18:45.736-08:00Jesse (and Max):
We've heard your story many ...Jesse (and Max):<br /><br />We've heard your story many times from Jerry and Mimi. <br /><br />I'm British, but I've been married to my (American) wife and I've lived and worked in this country for 25 years. Such a travesty that I have more civil rights in this country that you, who were born here. <br /><br />Good luck in your fight.<br /><br />BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-73021477274972000742010-11-22T14:41:37.425-08:002010-11-22T14:41:37.425-08:00Love will find a way, guys!
St. Augustine wrote,...Love will find a way, guys! <br /><br />St. Augustine wrote, "Dilige, et quod vis fac," meaning "Love, and do what you will."<br /><br />Best wishes, ScottScott Robbinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-85734327989580572552010-11-20T13:32:03.612-08:002010-11-20T13:32:03.612-08:00We are waiting for you guys with open arms. Much l...We are waiting for you guys with open arms. Much love to you from across the ocean. xoxoxo<br />sandiSandi Hemmerleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500439516140538378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-78877683363145908992010-11-20T02:06:12.968-08:002010-11-20T02:06:12.968-08:00Wow guys,
Knew the story and still so weird to hea...Wow guys,<br />Knew the story and still so weird to hear it so openly.<br />Power to you on your fight!Yairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-56663094275753881792010-11-17T20:00:36.852-08:002010-11-17T20:00:36.852-08:00To my darling boys:
Of course your story is partia...To my darling boys:<br />Of course your story is partially my story, Dad, and Sara's story too, so we know it well. And still we cried when we read it, because it just reminded us of how much we miss you, and how we wish you could be part of our daily lives.<br />At every chance I get I remind people that you are exiled from your country of birth. I will do everything I can to fight for your rights and for the rights of all bi national couples<br />I am so proud of both of you, of the deep love you share, and how you face life with courage and enthusiasm..all my love to you,<br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-68603535177897744222010-11-17T14:19:12.307-08:002010-11-17T14:19:12.307-08:00It breaks my heart to read this.
I've known y...It breaks my heart to read this.<br /><br />I've known you both for so long and yet I had no idea that you had been through so much. A testament to you both that you have never complained about your situation and faced every new move with enthusiasm and a sense of adventure.<br /><br />England and her subjects(!) love having you here but all my hopes are with you that you can return home. Until then, FIGHT ON!<br /><br />KxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-33866951584868789352010-11-17T05:42:00.935-08:002010-11-17T05:42:00.935-08:00It is not possible to fully comprehend the pain t...It is not possible to fully comprehend the pain that comes with the fact that my children have less rights than their parents. The United States needs to awaken to the realities of the 21st century and live up the lofty ambitions of its Constitution. Please let's work together to bring my children home and make this the land of the free for everyone's children.<br />Much love and besos to my darling Jesse and Max.<br />PoppaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-10662676749068215862010-11-16T13:49:50.114-08:002010-11-16T13:49:50.114-08:00First off, I thank you for so eloquently presentin...First off, I thank you for so eloquently presenting the online community with your story. Hi guys, I love you two so much (even though I haven't seen you in so long). As you may know, I'm in the same damn boat as you two. I so wish I could take Joydah to America as my (legally recognized in New Zealand as my) de-facto partner. Why oh why can't American policies reflect what the rest of the leading nations feel as a legit relationship? <br />I will really try to spread your link to as many people I know.<br /><br />All my best. All my love.<br /><br />RudoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-64522482536995188162010-11-16T02:30:32.196-08:002010-11-16T02:30:32.196-08:00It's time the US reformed its ridiculous and o...It's time the US reformed its ridiculous and outdated stance towards this issue! Keep fighting Jesse & Max. We love you and we're behind you.roboticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11599009908929450532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-48020617865793318972010-11-16T01:50:46.134-08:002010-11-16T01:50:46.134-08:00I can't wait for the day we can come to your w...I can't wait for the day we can come to your wedding in Big Sur. xxVeritynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-52728064767768015172010-11-16T00:13:19.387-08:002010-11-16T00:13:19.387-08:00Happymooncake,
If you would like to help this camp...Happymooncake,<br />If you would like to help this campaign to end exiles, separations and deportations of gay binational couples like Jesse and Max, please contact us at StopTheDeportations@gmail.com <br />In the meantime, share this link with your friends, post it widely. We welcome the participation of all persons impacted by these unjust laws, to join us in our public education campaign.<br />Lavi SolowayLavi Solowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14075370038817607919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-83883715552536023902010-11-15T21:33:29.432-08:002010-11-15T21:33:29.432-08:00Thank you for your story and bringing this issue u...Thank you for your story and bringing this issue up. How can we help you with your petition?happymooncakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755962883307245213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-83411007003442480552010-11-15T16:56:11.576-08:002010-11-15T16:56:11.576-08:00Wow. Just wow. I thought I had some idea of what...Wow. Just wow. I thought I had some idea of what was going on. I thought I was sort of fairly aware... But no. So I can only imagine what the rest of the US doesn't know. Doesn't realize. Wow!<br /><br />Last I heard, only 10% of US citizens have a passport. Ignorance!<br /><br />So awareness, yes!<br /><br />Go Go Go!Peter Nevinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12315806092429093883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-16561476558610278062010-11-15T13:06:00.847-08:002010-11-15T13:06:00.847-08:00you've put this in perspective for me. my tho...you've put this in perspective for me. my thoughts are with you! it may be a long road, it may be a short one, ultimately, i believe, love and compassion will prevail!<br /><br />may you be filled with loving kindness<br />may you be well<br />may you be peaceful and at ease<br />may you be happy<br /><br />Chandler<br />Austin, TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-74685039328533212352010-11-15T12:42:57.916-08:002010-11-15T12:42:57.916-08:00Dear Anonymous,
Please contact us at StopTheDeport...Dear Anonymous,<br />Please contact us at StopTheDeportations@gmail.com if you want to become involved in our campaign. It is not necessary to reveal any identifying information. All communication with us are strictly confidential.<br />Thank you for sharing your story in this comment.<br />Lavi SolowayLavi Solowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14075370038817607919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-52040785063674254552010-11-15T12:13:31.222-08:002010-11-15T12:13:31.222-08:00My partner and I look forward to the day we can be...My partner and I look forward to the day we can be together. For now, we were just happy being able to travel back and forth to our respective countries. Myself in the U.S. and my partner in Italy. My partner is established in her country, owns property and at this point is not interested in moving here. I have to retire before I can move there. That all came to an end when she entered the U.S and encountered our dreaded CBP officers. They detained her for three hours, berated and accused her of drug dealing and prostitution. Wanting to know who I was to her and asked her if she was gay. She was treated with no respect. Like a common criminal. She has no desire to return here. We have broken no laws, she carries her own insurance when she is here, never over stays her welcome and is never here more then 179 days a year. She travels here on the Visa Waiver Program because she never stays more then the three months allowed under that Visa. We are falling apart. I would leave now but am two years away from retiring. We are treated like second class citizens. Will this discrimination ever end? I hope more sooner the later!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-50432054829241275722010-11-15T10:06:09.826-08:002010-11-15T10:06:09.826-08:00This breaks my heart that in the year 2010 you can...This breaks my heart that in the year 2010 you cannot live like a civilized human being and are denied basic rights. We love you Jesse and Max and I pray that one day this country wakes up! Never give up , your strength illuminates others struggle <br /><br />LaurenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-12196400838544504362010-11-15T09:50:01.124-08:002010-11-15T09:50:01.124-08:00Wow, Jesse, I'm so impressed with your persist...Wow, Jesse, I'm so impressed with your persistence! Good for you! I wish you all the best in your absolutely justified fight.<br /><br />I hope to one day see you and Max living your dream.<br /><br />Atalia (Eric's mom)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-12279338149498115482010-11-15T07:33:13.882-08:002010-11-15T07:33:13.882-08:00Nothing would make me happier than for you two to ...Nothing would make me happier than for you two to return to the U.S. as a couple. We are behind you, Brother.<br /><br />Eric & WhitneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218655359177658460.post-52715259620990878622010-11-15T06:29:12.673-08:002010-11-15T06:29:12.673-08:00Jesse - great blog. Never realized how much of a s...Jesse - great blog. Never realized how much of a struggle this was for you and Max. Your persistence is an inspiration to everyone<br /><br />keep fighting the good fight <br /><br />FeldoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com