The new film "Milk," documents the political life of Harvey Milk, a gay man who was elected to San Fransisco's Board of Supervisors in 1977 on his third attempt. He was shot to death in the following year by Dan White, the man who formerly held his position. White was only sentenced to seven years in jail, although he killed himself soon after release from prison. The film has received exceedingly positive reviews, depicting a time when the gay community made a significant step forward before being forced back again. In many ways, that mirrors the situation in California today, as the State Supreme Court announced that the ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional in May, although the ban was reinstated when Proposition 8 passed on Election Day. It is sad to think that California, supposedly one of the country's most progressive states, is still so conservative on its views on homosexuality.
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