http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081105/ap_on_el_st_lo/ballot_measures
Makes me sad. Writing descrimination into any state's constitution. In Michigan, we drafted the same thing in 2004. That bummed me out more than Bush's re-election.
In a day I thought that perhaps we as a people are indeed evolving to a higher evolved state of public consciousness... but only to see this thing fall.
Perhaps GAY is the new black. Should we start building seperate drinking fountains and restrooms now too?
Look folks, I understand completely if you feel that marriage (UNDER GOD) is between a man and a woman only. You have that right to believe that. But why deny your brothers and sisters that same right, to live in harmony with their loved ones for the rest of their lives? Its heartless, unmoral, unethical and downright discrimination.
Last night I was in awe of over how far we've come, only to see that indeed, we are not as far along as I had hoped.
I will endevor to use my efforts to overthrow this mindset and help spread awareness.
I know that this will not console you, but I speak from the bottom of my heart: I am sorry for your loss of freedom. I only hope that we as a people still have it in us to one day wake up and see the truth of what is and what isn't. I'll help all I can.
cheers, T
2 comments:
First off, let's make it clear that over 50% of all marriages (heterosexual and other) end in divorce. Obviously, there isn't much appreciation for the sanctity of the institution called "marriage". So, why does the homosexual community feel it is such a high priority for them, when the majority already seem to put little value on it?
I have no problem with two gay people cohabiting together, and having the same civil rights as the government grants those labeled "married". I believe it is wrong to not allowed a gay person access to a hospitalized partner.
However, as a Christian, I believe the term "marriage" is biblical and should not be compromised. Why does the homosexual community insist upon using that specific term? What's wrong with simply calling it a civil union or some other term? What damage the biblical term? They can still have all the same legal rights, but don't insist on using the term "marriage".
So, I'm simply against the reinterpretation of the term "marriage", as the homosexual community insists upon redefining it.
I think they think its high priority because its a simple basic human right to find someone you love truly and want to spend the rest of their lives with them. From their view I am sure, they wouldn't like to simply call it something else, because it would seem for them to still be making some sort of concession on it. It would come down to arguing semantics then I think.
Whats worse, is states like Arkansas just outlawed gays from even adopting or becoming foster parents! I mean, wow.
And like you said, even heterosexual marriages are not perfect by any means. I don't personally understand the hang up. You can have an idiological problem with it, and that is fine. But I think partially most of the voters are thinking of denying gays marital rights and benefits. If I am wrong in that, perhaps one of them can tell me.
I live in Michigan, and we adopted that into law in 2004. Nothing I can do about that. But of all the states I thought would be cool with gay marriage, California is at the top of that list. I don't get it.
Anyway, we still live in interesting times. Even though they seem to be a-changin', we still are the same somewhat. I hope we can sort it all out in my lifetime.
T
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