I must say, I am thoroughly disappointed in America sometimes. These points where the small majority decides to take away the rights of a minority really seem disappointing. American's have encountered civil rights issues before (for women, non-Caucasians). Interracial marriage anyone? people voted for it, and it took the judicial branch to realize that taking away peoples rights was unconstitutional even if done democratically. America is by no means perfect, but shouldn't we be moving towards equality for everyone, instead of institutionalizing discrimination even more?
I used to fall on the conservative side of things politically, and religiously. And I believe there are some good aspects of their movement even if I have become a progressive and liberal. However, looking back I am just not sure how I ever could have sided with them on the issue of GLBT rights.
And so now I take a stand for equality for all, not equality with differences. GLBT persons should be protected from discrimination, and Same Sex Marriage should be legalized nation-wide.
and here is why I think such:
1) At the basis of the arguments against Gay Marriage is fear, hate, and the forcing of one's religious belief on another person. I have seen it first hand. The main argument used against Gay Marriage (What could it lead to?) is a faulty argument because it is the slippery slope argument.
2)The side fighting for gay marriage is fighting for the right to love. The other side seems intent on the right to oppress groups of people.
3) What damage would it do? Plenty of other countries have legalized Gay Marriage with no negative consequences.
4) Let the religions work out their questions of homosexuality on their own. But don't force those views on others. Someone having a gay marriage is not going to hurt you.
Blah.
That is all.
Mainly i'm just really disappointed. But I am going to funnel that into making a difference.
Into making a stand for the oppressed.
Comments (4)
They take a big step forward and reactionary forces knock them back.
Well said, on every aspect, every point. Its great that your standing up for those who won't or are afraid to. (:])
There's been quite a number of talking points posted over here:
http://gayrights.change.org/blog/view/the_civil_rights_test_of_our_generation .
Other organizations to pass those around with, to, and through include [but are not limited to]:
eqfl.org , soulforce.org , victoryfund.org , glsen.org , hrc.org, thepoweronline.org , pfaw.org , whitehouse.gov , americanprogress.org , credoaction.com ,
Just a starter list. Note: if you, a single person, happens to be a member of more than one group, you not only attach your name [by the way, make sure you and everyone within your influence not only registers to vote, but votes based on platform - NOT party affiliation!] ...
If you sign, not only as a voter, but also as a member of/volunteer for more than one established group, you send a Message to your elected leaders: your letter [and their response - or lack of it] represents waves of people you have the potential to report your findings/discoveries to. This, in turn, means potentially lost votes [view the results of the presidency for an idea...]
Education. Talking points. Carry a Bible that is bookmarked from passages in wouldjesusdiscriminate.org [with written explanations on the bookmarks for clarity in definitions].
On another note: eight days ago, Obama signed the Matthew Shepard Act into law - a landmark especially for the transgendered, in that it is the first of its kind in history: a law specifically addressing gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders.
Straight, but never narrow....
-Me-
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Washington State's Referendum 71: Liberal love trumps Christian contempt.
Maine's Proposition 1: The reverse.
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