So.. Recently we elected a new president and I was pleased with the choice the majority of Americans made. What annoys me though is this whole attack on us gaylordies. Now, those of you who know me — know I am not some huge gay activist and I rarely even like to go to gay/les establishments BUT I am annoyed that we are still seen as second-class citizens by a lot of people in this country. Well, let me clarify. I really don’t care what people think of me or see me as — but if it spills into my own personal rights as a citizen of this country — then it kind of pisses me off. In my own calm temperamental way.
What place does Religion have in governmental policies? I’ll answer that for you — None. There is separation of church and state for good reason. The Bible or whatever holy book and ideologies you subscribe to can’t and should not dictate law and constitutional rights. I am shocked that California passed Proposition 8. I have had debates with those who agree that Marriage should only be defined as a union between man and woman and one argument I repeatedly hear is that “the people have spoken and this is what they want.” Oh, so because an opinion is shared by a majority– it makes it right? Are you aware that Supreme Courts were established in order to ensure that no laws may be passed by legislature, ballot, or executive order that are UNCONSTITUTIONAL. The Supreme Court in California decided and ruled that Proposition 22 violated the equal protection clause. This angered lots of religious bigots, and they stepped in and made sure that an entire class of people are now excluded from their rights.
The same arguments that were used against interracial marriages are used now against gay marriage. Oh, and if I hear homosexuality compared to pedophilia one more time… I will make out with a baby… Ok no..I won’t but… seriously. Come on.
What is so frightening about two people of the same sex getting married? How will that affect you personally? Does the idea of me and my wife at home arguing over laundry and who’s turn it is to clean the bathroom scare you? Will this make your arguments with your husband or wife less valid or meaningful? You can get married in 2 seconds at a DRIVE THROUGH in Vegas and get that same marriage annulled the next day. The divorce rate is 50%+ — please stop kidding yourselves that marriage is treated largely as this sacred serious union here. It’s not — and hasn’t been for a long time.
People get married here just so someone can gain a green card. But I can’t marry someone I am madly in love with?
I never had wedding fantasies when I was younger. Never had dreams of myself walking down the aisle in a white dress–or any dress for that matter. But once I have known what love is… I have dreamed of proposing … being engaged… and legitimizing the love I have for another. Why is that so threatening to some? I want to have a child, and some states passed a law that makes it impossible for unmarried couples to adopt. If gays can’t legally marry, then well, they also can’t adopt. Man, all these measures to stop love.
America has made strides in that we have elected a bi-racial president. But make no mistake, there is still rampant racism and prejudice. We, collectively have taken a step forward, but at the same time took two steps back.
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