This is my sister Sandi on the right with her partner Janie on the left. Yes, they are gay. And a terrible threat to society as well. (NOTE: Sarcasm.)
I love my sister dearly. She is truly a unique person with many gifts to offer. Everybody brings something to the party of life and Sandi brings a lot. She is smart and witty and earthy and there is no hidden agenda with her.
She thinks she is psychic. Seriously. Two examples.
Number 1. Sandy and I were meeting at Lilith Fair one year. Since it was held at Pine Knob, a huge outdoor venue, I asked her where we should meet up. Sandi assured me that she would find me, as she can always feel my presense. Being the skeptic I am, I asked her, "Okay, so what's Plan B?"
Number 2. When I got married to Martin, Sandi and my brother Randy walked me up the aisle. When Sandi and I were shopping for her dress, she gleefully announced to the saleslady at David's Bridal that she was a witch, but a good witch.
The first thing Sandi told me when I met her was that she had her nipples pierced. She then proceeded to show me.
I love my sister. Since she is 14 years older than I am, I was afraid I was going to meet up with Betty Crocker. Sandi is not Betty Crocker. Thank God for that.
Ok folks, this gay "issue" is going beyond a joke!
I was glad to hear today that the Supreme Court upheld the Mass. Gay marriage verdict!
I was astonished to hear some nasty, mean, small minded, right wing, ultra religious, bitch say that because of that verdict they will work harder on pursuing an amendment to the Constitution banning same sex marriage.
Right out of the gate: Who else here feels like (no matter how you fall on the gay "issue") the Government has NO business telling you who you can and who can't marry? Does this sound like freedom to you? It doesn't to me...
2nd point... Where did this idiot read in the bible that it's ok to prosecute and persecute people because of their sexual preference? When I attended the Sunday School my Mum taught at we were told that in order to follow the teachings of Jesus you should be benevolent and tolerant of others no matter what. Then again, that kind of falls under my category of Christianity as a whole these days. It's a wonderful idea but there are far too many people out there calling themselves Christians and far too few *actual* Christians...
3rd point... Who out there other than the nut bag, crazy assed, ultra right wingers actually feels "threatened" by gay people? Are they really that scary? Do you honestly believe that they are out to raze society as we know it to the ground? Or do they simply want the same (Human) rights as everyone else in this country?
Point 4: How many of you out there know someone who is gay? I bet damn near all of you do. I also bet that almost to a person you can honestly say that if you do know someone who is gay that he/she is a very nice, intelligent, fun person and someone you like to interact with. Does this sound like the "group" of people we should be going after in this country? This is after all one of the country's that still supports the rights of groups that do nothing but spread hate and violence. The KKK comes to mind, the goddamn Nazi's springs up, the crazy militia idiots, etc. But no, the gay people are the problem! Look out! If you run across a gay rally you might get great decorating tips, a decent haircut, and an "in" at the best restaurant in town, and a decent Martini recipe! (shudder! Look out! Run for your lives!)...
Point 5: If gay people are allowed the same rights as straight people how exactly will that undermine the sanctity of your or my marriage? Honestly, how will that affect your marriage or mine...? Will we not be able to love our spouses in quite the same way? Will we not care about or families as much? How exactly does legal Gay marriage affect MY marriage? I've been told it does affect it more times than I can count... Oddly enough I can't think of one reason why that would be true...
Conclusion: Get over yourselves (ultra conservative idiots in charge) and get back to the REAL problems this country faces! Unemployment! Getting our young men and women the hell out of the mid-east before too many more of them have to die needlessly! The economy in general! Stopping the trend of sending our damn jobs overseas! The list goes on...
Grow up and leave the gay people alone! All they want is the same damn thing anyone else in this country wants... To make a living, have someplace decent to live, drive an SUV, be happy in a relationship, and be left ALONE to live their lives!
That's it, I'm done... rant over...
MG
Posted by: Martin | November 30, 2004 at 01:12 AM