It’s funny because it’s sad. It’s sad because the guy speaking doesn’t realize that if Hitler were alive, he’d be part of the Yes on 8 campaign. Or as some would say “Yes on H8″.
Archive for October, 2008
Hilariously Sad
Thursday, October 30th, 2008So, this may be a touchy subject for some, but I felt I needed to discuss it.
Sunday, October 19th, 2008I got annoyed because I discussed my stance about abortion tonight and felt the need to expound upon it.
I used to be strongly pro-life. Without any research I felt that a baby was a life at the moment of conception. Without any research I felt that there was no valid reason for an abortion. Without any research I felt that my religion didn’t allow any valid reason for that life to be lost.
My fellow believers had similar thoughts.
But they also tended to be pro war, pro death penalty, pro things that seemed to be in direct conflict with this need to save an innocent life.
Add to that the desire to vote for a pro life stance candidate, which includes McCain/Palin. Palin who would have it be illegal to get an abortion if you’re raped. Really? Who feels that it’s just fine to
shoot game from a helicopter. Apparently one type of cruelty is okay and a little less cruel than another.
I also find it interesting that most pro life people say that pro choice people are pro abortion. When in fact pro choice people may be just as against abortion as pro lifers. But even so, they aren’t for legislating morals, or telling a private individual what they can or cannot do with their body.
As a gay man, and having heard and experienced in recent years the impact of old laws. “Moral” laws which dictate what you are and aren’t allowed to do in your personal/sexual life. Such as laws that until recently didn’t allow certain sexual activities to go on, behind closed doors,
between consenting indivduals. “Moral” laws based on one set of morals that typically are based in one religion. So, if we legislated based on religious “morals”, how are we practicing freedom of religion? You tell me “I can’t do something because your religion says I can’t” is, or should be, an invalid stance in a country where freedom of religion is written into the constitution.
I find that in the end I believe that people should be able to do what they want with their bodies, as long as they aren’t hurting themselves or anyone else. That’s where the conflict arises, at what point life begins. I believe the current 2nd trimester is fair, since I don’t think anyone would expect a fetus 6 months developed to survive outside of the womb on it’s own for any amount of time. I dunno, and I don’t know what the reasons might be behind the need for an abortion, but who am I to say. And I think that’s the point, who should have that authority? The government? Where do we end up with that line of reasoning?
Sad or Introspective Songs Always Make Me…
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008…think…feel…consider the implications of my actions. Sometimes to my detriment. Sometimes to my gain.
I always feel as though the song, regardless of it’s words sometimes, even, affects me. Even if it’s just the music or the instrumentals, in some way effects me. I find that my mood and confidence, demeanor, etc can change from just the right music.
Now this is where the “uber gay” part comes into play. I’m downloading the new Beyonce album and that’s what is eliciting all these emotions and feelings. Some sad, some not, but all introspective and searching of my own soul insofar as my life and it’s current situation(s).
And now my blog on Facebook isn’t working, so I can’t double post this. Dangit!
Awesome!!! Gay Marriage made legal in Connecticut
Saturday, October 11th, 2008I’m insanely happy and the fact that it cannot be appealed or voted on for a number of years makes it that much more kick ass!
My only problem was what the governor said. “The Supreme Court has spoken,” she said. “I do not believe their voice reflects the majority of the people of Connecticut. However, I am also firmly convinced that attempts to reverse this decision, either legislatively or by amending the state Constitution, will not meet with success.”
“I do not believe their voice reflects the majority of the people of Connecticut.”
I’m saddened when it seems even the governor of an entire state is clueless as to the job of the courts, especially the supreme courts.
America’s highest court, which has the final power to decide cases involving the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, certain legal areas set forth in the Constitution (called federal questions) and federal laws. Most states also have a supreme court, which is the final arbiter of the state’s constitution and state laws.
They are there to interpret the constitution and determine whether the will of the majority protects the rights of the minority. If the majority’s opinion was reflected, then how would the minority ever get any sort of rights? You’d still have women not voting or working and slaves. I’m appalled that someone who is leading a state, doesn’t have the basics of a constitutional government down.
And before I forget, some new ads…
Thursday, October 9th, 2008…against Proposition 8, since the “Yes” side has worked so hard pushing it’s morals of lying and deceiving in order to pass it.
Nice Ad
Thursday, October 9th, 2008Much needed, and says much about mine and recent generations who aren’t taking an active roll.
Crazy Stuff
Thursday, October 9th, 2008I think it’s hot…
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008…how the pastors and “moral” people of California are lying about what will happen if Proposition 8 is passed. Nothing like betraying your morals in order to get something passed.
One quote has a pastor saying that “If God is with us, then nothing can be against us”. If “God” was with you, you wouldn’t have to lie about what the Proposition does or doesn’t do, you could tell the truth, and whatever “God” wants to have happen, would happen.
Paul Cox