I must say that I am very disappointed in the Democratic Party and the entire left-wing for their reactions to the passage of California Proposition 8. I find it highly hypocritical of a party that preaches so strongly of a "democratic choice" and how the people's voice should be the strongest voice to come out and denounce the passage of the state Constitution. This isn't even about gay marriage, this is about the people's voice. The people of California voted for Prop 8, there should be no reason to overrule it. If I ever wanted to distance myself from the Democratic Party, this would be one of those times. The mayor of Los Angeles abandoned the fire rescue efforts to speak at a pro-gay marriage rally; at a time when over 1000 houses have already been burned down, people's lives are being destroyed, the mayor finds it more important to speak at a rally against the VOTE of the people. To me, a "slim margin" means nothing, a win is a win, a loss is a loss. In a society where the majority rules, the minority must lose. More importantly, they must accept defeat. The people of California have spoken, now let's show a little respect for that.
For a party that preaches choice, they seem to be sending the message that choice is only good when it's the "right" choice. The people of California made a choice, and they voted to ban gay marriage, why should the courts or anyone have any other say in this.
Gay marriage isn't equal rights, gay marriage is a special right. Marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman. If you want to argue that that's too "Christian" for America, then try arguing that America isn't a nation built off of Judeo-Christian values. Separation of church and state isn't even in the Constitution of the United States, it was in a letter Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1802 so I don't even know why the Supreme Court decided it was all of a sudden important enough for the law books in 1878.
But like I said before, this isn't about gay marriage anymore, it's about what has happened to the Democratic Party. I guess you can say they got too cocky with the election results that they are no longer honoring the voice of the people.
I feel at this time that aligning myself with Democrats puts me in line with all the rallies going on for gay marriage. I'm not here to denounce gays, I still don't have a solid view on civil unions. But for gay marriage, I believe it as completely wrong and immoral and I commend the majority of the Californian people who voted for Prop 8. This doesn't mean I'm a Republican, my problem with them is that they say they love their country, but they forget the people of their country, and that bothers me. For now I'm an independent, maybe one day I'll find myself with another party. Who knows, that doesn't really matter to me.
I know this note is going to spark a lot of anger, that's one of the consequences of living in New Jersey. This note wasn't intended to offend anyone, I was just sharing my thoughts and beliefs, and that is something I will never apologize for. And if someone has a problem with my religious and political beliefs, then understand that you're one of the reasons why I choose not to align myself with any party at this time.
I want to know how the rest of you feel about this... as diverse as America is, do you believe that allowing gay marriage is en equal right or a special right?
May the love and grace of Jesus Christ be with you all.
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Church and state needs to be separated.
I think it's absolutely rediculous to abolish gay marraige. What right does the government have to tell you who you can marry. Many closet homosexuals get married and have children, only to reveal themselves years later and destroy an entire family. Is this better than two gay people marrying? As for the bible is concerned, as Americans we have the right to practice any religion we want to, so why does the christian religion have an impact on our governmental policies. The bible is against divorce, but you don't see that being illegal. Its always those fanatical christians that are trying to show their beleifs down our throats. Why not just make a law reuiring every house to have a cross on it? I can't stand people that try to jam their beleifs down the throats of other people. I thought this was why we fought the revolutionary war in the first place.
I didn't know actually how to post a question for people to answer, so I'm going to post it here:
What do you think the definition of marriage is?
I think it is also rediculous that gay marriage isnt allowed in certain states. I dont understand why heterosexuals get offended by homosexual marriages.
The idea of abolishing gay marriage should not even be an issue. Marriage is marriage it does not have to be between a man and a women. All people should have an equal right to marriage regardless of being hetero or homosexual. The church and the state should be seperated. Not everyone believes in the bible and they should not be penalized for their beliefs.
Robin Williams has a funny line about this. He says it like, if gays aren't hurting anyone why not let them get married and be miserable like the rest of us?
The point about the government not allowing this isn't because of religion but financial reasons. If you've seen the movie, "Chuck and Larry" then you probably know what I'm talking about. Taxes would get raised or something like that.
Personally I support gay marriage. I don't see what the problem is as long as they aren't hurting anyone.
Andrew E.
Maximus
Really, I think gay marriage shouldn't be so complicated. Marriage is unifying two people who are in love. Who cares if one's a man and the other's a woman or if they're both male or both female. I mean how is it hurting you? Imagine what it'd feel like if someone told you that your marriage was wrong.
IF we left it up to the Constitution, the ideals of our founding fathers, and the bible to decide what and what is not acceptable in this country, we'd still have slavery. The fact that Christian fundamentalists and extreme right-wingers keep literally interpreting the Constitution (and the bible) is completely ludicrous. These things are outdated. They were meant to be guidlines, things that would evolve with time. The government cannot dictate what love is, what marriage is.
People are people are people. Who you love should have no effect on others, let alone on what YOU decide to do with the rest of your life. It makes me so angry to think that there are people who get on their high horses and tell everyone else how to live, what is and what is not ok. As long as nobody's health or freedom is being put in jeopardy, do what you want. Love who you love. Marry who you marry. I won't tell you how to live if you don't tell me.
This unit is about diversity--accepting each other for who we are. Treating each other with the respect and equality we deserve. If you don't want to have a gay marriage no one's forcing you to, but then how dare you, United States government, decide whose love is worthy and whose love is meaningless.
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