TELL US: Red Logos on Facebook

You may have wondered at the logo showing up all over Facebook — a red square with two pink horizontal lines and folks changing their profile photos to this symbol that stands for marriage equality.

It's an effort by the Human Rights Campaign that coincides with oral Supreme Court hearings Tuesday and Today in Washington, D.C., on the issue.

The equality symbol signifies that marriage equality really is all about love, the HRC post says, adding that in addition to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender supporters, heterosexuals are especially encouraged to do so as "straight allies."

Many Catonsville Patch readers have chosen to change their Facebook profile photo to the HRC’s logo.

"I did because I want equal rights under the law and to be treated with the same fairness and equality as everyone expects in this country," Lisa Martin wrote on Catonsville Patch's Facebook page. "I want the legal right to marry my partner and be afforded the same status as heterosexuals. The profile picture to me just demonstrates support for the cause, gay or straight."

"It matters to me that my gay friends know I am their ally and that I absolutely support their rights as much as my own," wrote Bridgett Rusen Goldfarb. "I am proud to show this support publicly."

Some don’t think it makes a difference in the outcome, but changed their photo anyway.

"I don't think that it will make a difference legally, but I think showing how many people are in support helps people mentally," wrote Eileen Schaub.

"Not sure if it will make an immediate difference, but puts an awareness out there," wrote Janice Saville-Schwartz. "Why did I post a picture? I believe in equality and acceptance."

On Twitter, the HumanRightsCampaign ‏@HRC offers updates and even luminaries like Chelsea Clinton, Kristen Bell and Sophia Bush have gotten on board.

• Kristen Bell ‏@IMKristenBell Well said "@SophiaBush: People who hide hate & excuses 4 inequality behind God r missing the point of faith entirely. #EqualityMatters"
• Sophia Bush ‏@SophiaBush My profile is red b/c I am joining @HRC in support of marriage equality during the Supreme Court hearings: http://hrc.org/standformarriage … 
• Chelsea Clinton ‏@ChelseaClinton Eagerly awaiting news from today's Supreme Court hearing on #Prop8.  #UnitedForMarriage

TELL US: What do you think of the red logos on Facebook?