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Proposition 8 Passes

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Nov 05, 2008

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Proposition 8 looks to have passed in California, writing discrimination into the state’s constitution. Needless to say, that is incredibly disappointing to many people (of which I am one). Gays and lesbians were told that, once again, they are second class citizens. It’s fine for gays and lesbians to pay their taxes, contribute to society, raise their children, and love their partners, but it’s not okay for those same people to have the protections, rights, and responsibilities that go with the word “married.” It’s apparently just fine to attack gay families. (Same-sex marriage bans were also enacted in two other states last night — Arizona and Florida. Arkansas enacted a ban on same-sex couples adopting children.)

It is fundamentally wrong to deny rights to a single group of people. I’m sure that, while same-sex marriage was defeated this year, it will be victorious in the end. Americans usually do the right thing. Make no mistake: This is the civil rights battle of our time (for those of us too young to remember the civil rights battles of the 1960

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Comments (2)

Shawnin Dc,

Nov 05, 2008

And the nation takes one step forward, two back. As a gay man I just don't understand why the government (Supreme Court) is unable to take a stand on blatent discrimination. I do not believe in forcing a church/religious organisation to 'accept' or perform marriages. I DO believe EVERY marriage/state approved union should be overseen by a state official. If you want to have a religious ceremony, fine. But we should not allow ordained persons to act in lieu of state officials. We, too, will overcome someday.

Localfruitandveg,

Nov 05, 2008

I was overwhelmed when I heard of the new on Prop 8. I agree, one step forward, two steps back. It makes no sense to me why this should even be an issue. What does it matter to anyone else? Really? Why should I be affected by the marriage of two individuals who are in love? Andrew Sullivan had a great point, and if you're not aware of him please, please go to his blog - one of the largest on the web, an originator of the medium. He said that it's quite interesting how conservatives are so against the issue of same-sex marriage (he himself is a conservative, and a homosexual), because taking the leap forward to marriage, and making a commitment to another person, man or woman, same sex or not, is very conservative. You would think that the party would be in favor of such a act. But we find that it's quite the opposite. Again, the dark maniacal shadows of religion lure over us as a nation, and will constantly divide the reasonable minds of humility, with the fearful minds of the faithful.