Skekker, my goodness that was a long reply...and I'll tell you that I am not nearly as eloquent with the written word as you...but I will try and respond appropriately.
I think it’s clear that you are a single issue voter, and given who you are and what you’ve been through in life, I don’t blame you.
Guilty as charged. I'll be glad when the social progression you speak of, makes this a non-issue. Will I see it in my lifetime ? I certainly hope so... but I do know this: these rights will not be simply handed over to us. We need to first ask for them, and when/if not given, fight for them. AND fight to protect the hard won gains. My life has been... for lack of a better word...difficult because of my homosexuality.
But, by the way, do you remember that your first comment to me on IHB was to accuse me of being a shill?
Guilty as charged. I have made a number of incorrect assumptions about bloggers on IHB. I also was positive that IR2 and IPO were the same person, etc. :-S Ten's comments bothered me deep down for some reason, so I spoke my mind. I do realize that everyone is not me, and other opinions will vary...but that's the beauty of the blog....I can say what I feel. I have had no issue with Ten's posts since then and I think he makes valuable contributions.
Yet, I don’t recall ever saying anything that would support your conclusion one way or the other.
You did make a brief statement several months ago that drew me to this conclusion. It was only one sentence and I'll do my best to dig it up, but it stemmed from a conversation in a thread about (shocker) gay marriage. If I recall correctly, one blogger and I were have a discussion/debate on the issue and religion was somehow involved. You said something along the lines of "XYZ, you are not alone in your thinking".... Again, I can't recall exactly what you said, but I tucked your response in the back of my mind.
But since you asked, yes, I oppose the activist judges in California. I also oppose Prop 8. And I also opposed Prop 22.
Thank you for that.....I think. But just for clarification, since we are "going there" now, do you support gay marriage? A simple yes or no answer please. And I mean marriage in every sense of the word, just like yours....not some sort of civil arrangement. I will understand if you don't wish to answer due to your comment that other bloggers know your true identity.
You must assume that because I’m a Republican, I must be anti-gay. Funny, I don’t think you’d appreciate it if I used broad stereotypes to judge you or put words in your mouth.
You are incorrect. I drew this conclusion based on that response to the XYZ blogger some months ago.
I don’t want to blow your mind, but one of the major donors to Equality California is a gay, married man who is also a Republican. I happen to know him personally.
I'm quite aware that many Reeps support gay rights, I am also aware that there are gay Reeps. But what I don't understand is how they can support a Presidential Candidate and a V.P. who would seek to relegate us to, what I consider, second class status. They can support who they want, but it just confuses me. I mean, McCain is against gay marriage as is Palin, but Palin goes further...and you know what I'm talking about. Why in the world a gay person would cast their vote for them....is simply beyond me.... but their perogitive nonetheless.
But your Democratic allies in Congress are too cowardly to raise the issue because they know most of the country is not ready for same sex marriage and they don’t want to lose their toehold in the south. So, I’m sad to say, the Democrats sold you out for votes, Troop.
I am sadly, well aware of this.
I do agree with you that we will eventually get to the point where same sex marriage is accepted on a national level and if anyone does, you deserve a chance to celebrate that day. I admire the tenacity with which you’ve defended your rights, I just wish you didn’t jump to such extreme conclusions about anybody who tries to offer constructive criticism about your methods.
Duly noted, and you are correct. I'm cranky about some things and I sometimes shoot my mouth off before thinking. I will try and work on that. :red:
And if Prop 8 is defeated, it is going to be because a lot of Christians voted against it.
And I will add to that, "because a lot of Republicans voted against it". I believe some Dems will as well..... it's not like either party agrees 100% on the whole gay rights thing.
I've donated more money to this issue then I ever have before. I am hoping that I celebrate come the close of polls on November 4th.....I'll be going on a bender if not ! :shut:
Thank you Skek.