On Keith Olbermann and Prop 8
Published by Laya under Uncategorized on November 13, 2008I would be remiss if I didn’t post this, because Mr. Olbermann says almost everything I would have posted about Prop 8, or the other amendments that passed, and how I feel about them.
Despite what many people think, our country is slowly becoming more and more progressive. I was reading a report a few days ago showing that every year, on issues related to homosexuality, more and more people’s opinions are changing. Remember when whether gays could serve in the military was such a huge issue? The whole “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” thing? Now, more than half the country (as well as some prominent leaders within the military) believe that gays should be allowed to serve, with no conditions or restrictions. (I really wish I could find that link!!)
Similar things are happening with gay marriage. Though the majority of the country still opposes it, each year the percentage of people objecting to it decreases. I think that as the overall makeup of our country changes - especially as the Millennials become the policy makers and thought leaders - it’s going to continue to decrease. I think that one day this is going to be a national Constitutional issue, and I think that, like Canada, a majority of people will finally get it: this isn’t about marriage. This is about equal rights and equal opportunity under the law. An equal opportunity to spend your life with the person you love, and to receive all of the rights and privileges that come with that.
Honestly? I think the term “marriage” and all of its trappings should be turned over to the church. I think all unions should be civil unions - no matter who you are. The meaning of marriage has gotten so twisted in our society that I think it’s irreparable. If you love someone, who cares what you call it? It’s the love that’s important - not the title.
Stop being stupid, people. No one is asking you to endorse, condone, applaud, or even accept gay people, gay culture, or gay marriage. No gay person needs your validation. However every person needs your compassion, your common sense, and your decency. If you can give us that, we will all have a much better world.
Good post! I agree with your take on marriage; it should be a religious thing, and the state/gov should not get involved with it. When my wife and I got married, we had a religious ceremony with our friends and family; we had our civil marriage a few days before. Laws that function around marriage should be rewritten, and the states should decide who to extend those benefits to.
@Greg - That’s interesting - doing two separate ceremonies. Most people don’t think of it that way, but I think it’s a great idea.
“Despite what many people think, our country is slowly becoming more and more progressive. I was reading a report a few days ago showing that every year, on issues related to homosexuality, more and more people’s opinions are changing.”
Ahh, but it changes because the movement has such a grip on the education system. I do mean a grip. The movement has permeated society. They have done a very good job of doing so, and every year more people and more people graduate from your schools, thus your “schools of thought.”
I have gay relatives and I have one gay friend. I don’t hate anybody and I am not afraid of anybody. But, we don’t leave the children with them (for the education of it) and we don’t do things that other friends do with us.
I hope I didn’t offend anybody, but this is how I feel.
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