However, I'm NOT just talking about marriage. I'm a big believer in it, personally, and I share the opinion of the two commenters below in that marriage isn't going away, and as much as I'd like the government out of that particular sandbox, it's not going to happen anytime soon. I'm going to momentarily table all the benefits I mentioned that are given to the legally wed.
What I was also getting at? Things like Don't Ask, Don't Tell. That's a big one. If someone is willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for their country, details such as sexuality should be irrelevant. Are you okay with discriminating against people who want to serve their country based on their sexual preference? I'm not.
States that want to stop same-sex couples (or in some cases, single parents) from adopting. That's not cool either.
I've tried being tolerant and silent, but I'm honestly tired of it. I really am. People I love are being hurt by this. And I really don't feel right sitting back and saying, "Okay fine, you can believe that." about this anymore. I have tried for years and years and years to see the other point of view. I've bit my tongue bloody about reproductive choice, even though that may be the only issue I am more strident about than any other. But I'm losing patience. I feel like no one wants to meet this side halfway. That bothers me. And I can't always turn the other cheek - I'm not wired that way.
I'd honestly be sorry to see you go, even though I can't remember a time when we've seen eye-to-eye politically. But I've never jumped down your throat about any of your ideals, so kindly do me the same courtesy.
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Date: 2009-11-05 03:55 am (UTC)However, I'm NOT just talking about marriage. I'm a big believer in it, personally, and I share the opinion of the two commenters below in that marriage isn't going away, and as much as I'd like the government out of that particular sandbox, it's not going to happen anytime soon. I'm going to momentarily table all the benefits I mentioned that are given to the legally wed.
What I was also getting at? Things like Don't Ask, Don't Tell. That's a big one. If someone is willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for their country, details such as sexuality should be irrelevant. Are you okay with discriminating against people who want to serve their country based on their sexual preference? I'm not.
States that want to stop same-sex couples (or in some cases, single parents) from adopting. That's not cool either.
I've tried being tolerant and silent, but I'm honestly tired of it. I really am. People I love are being hurt by this. And I really don't feel right sitting back and saying, "Okay fine, you can believe that." about this anymore. I have tried for years and years and years to see the other point of view. I've bit my tongue bloody about reproductive choice, even though that may be the only issue I am more strident about than any other. But I'm losing patience. I feel like no one wants to meet this side halfway. That bothers me. And I can't always turn the other cheek - I'm not wired that way.
I'd honestly be sorry to see you go, even though I can't remember a time when we've seen eye-to-eye politically. But I've never jumped down your throat about any of your ideals, so kindly do me the same courtesy.
This more than marriage, and you know it.