tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219677652731861971.post2772095041186314622..comments2023-07-20T09:59:55.829-05:00Comments on Reinvention: The Journal of a Dog-Lover, Book-Reader, Moviegoer, and Writer: Why Same-Sex Marriage Should Not Be Decided By Popular VoteTomShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16718198770348083155noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219677652731861971.post-39583384256895666982010-01-15T17:32:32.830-06:002010-01-15T17:32:32.830-06:00Tom,
Really well done piece. You know my feeling...Tom,<br /><br />Really well done piece. You know my feelings on this issue already and from what I hear from the proceedings across the bridge there in S.F. it would appear that your prediction that logic will prevail sounds very safe. The testimony by those against 8 has been stellar and I can't imagine the court turning it's back on such well-reasoned arguments and talking points in favor of some sketchy fundamentalist propaganda. I hope the victory here will send shock waves throughout country and help get this adopted on a national level. The time for living in the past is over.Tgoettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850303812765307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219677652731861971.post-40881204437952956112010-01-14T19:59:08.212-06:002010-01-14T19:59:08.212-06:00Guys, I really appreciate your comments. Each of y...Guys, I really appreciate your comments. Each of you speaks eloquently and passionately about this subject. Really, I am honored to have your commentary on my journal. <br />Ben, keep us posted on how this is resolved in England. (Is Glenda Jackson still in Parliament?)<br />Bill--thank you for supporting my position, and sharing your personal anecdote.<br />RZ--you are always there in my corner...thank you.<br />~TomTomShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718198770348083155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219677652731861971.post-88732976219710031062010-01-13T21:46:54.324-06:002010-01-13T21:46:54.324-06:00I myself am also "straight" or what ever...I myself am also "straight" or what ever it is called today.LOL. But i am a human being first and foremost. Shame on America and other countries to treat their gay people as second class citizens. American society in general is homophobic. It is a shame that our Govt., our MSM, as well as most of its citizens are so far behind the times. Creating misery, and making other people second class citizens is always on their mind. One has to think it is because they always need some one to look down upon. We were once a country where our founding fathers owned slaves, and condoned slavery in order to save the union, and for profit. We did not give non property owners, or women the right to vote for a very long time. So, please America. Do not come singing to me [Land of the free home of the brave]. Gay people are not free. Yet, they are brave for being themselves. They deserve all rights that other free people have.Tao Dao Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229628652152584292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219677652731861971.post-4755043988447328772010-01-13T17:09:42.596-06:002010-01-13T17:09:42.596-06:00Here in the UK the Liberal Democrats (the third la...Here in the UK the Liberal Democrats (the third largest party) have announced this week that if they win the General Election this year they will give same sex partners full marriage rights (as opposed to the civil unions we currently have available), as well as a number of other equality issues.<br /><br />Of course the Lib Dems won't win the next election, but with a hung Parliament looking increasingly likely and getting the issue in early will hopefully stimulate the Tories and Labour party to openly discuss the current legal status.<br /><br />Thankfully we are unlikely to see this go to a referendum in the UK so we don't have the same difficulties you face in the US. <br /><br />I hope that the court comes to the right decision, and that that brings about a sweeping reform over there.Runs Like A Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170144191875296336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219677652731861971.post-16782641584756815342010-01-13T14:35:17.032-06:002010-01-13T14:35:17.032-06:00I agree with you. Same-sex marriage should not be ...I agree with you. Same-sex marriage should not be decided by popular vote. All you need is some nutjob to scurry up his legions of followers to go vote in droves against what should be a given human right. Plus suppose an anti-gay official on the election board decides to fix the vote in favor of his or her prejudice?<br /><br />My parents' marriage was anything but idyllic. All my father's fault- he turned to drink and drugs(a major reason why I am a teetotaler) And for about 9 years, he wasn't even in the picture. <br /><br />As a straight man, I have no opposition to gays and lesbians. I especially believe they should have the same rights I do. Aren't we all HUMAN BEINGS, therefore, equal?Bill Treadwaynoreply@blogger.com