Posted by rayww on March 2, 2005, at 12:30:55
In reply to Re: Gay Marriage » rayww, posted by ed_uk on March 2, 2005, at 7:41:40
> The world would be a better place without idiotic bigots like you.
>
> Ed.
Hey, I agree, the world would be a better place without idiotic bigots.
One of the wisest people I know is Dr. Suess. I don't actually know him, but know his work. Another person I admire is/was Walt Disney. Another C.S. Lewis.
These people all wore labels. Some labels we give ourselves, some others give us. We all seem to own our fair share of them.The problem I have with labels is that I can grow up under the umbrella of truth and wisdom in the home of a loving family. I can then go on into the next generation, and mirror what I learned in my home and so on to the 12th generation. We can live lives of community service, minding our own business, doing all that we can to help others, and someone will still label us idiotic bigots, homophobics, GDMormons, or whatever. Are you asking me to stop minding my own business and venture into yours?
I have not taken offense to the label you gave me because I know who I am.
The political issue over gay marriage is one deserving of clear and careful examination. What are your opinions and ideas for resolution? At best we can only hope for some kind of compromise, meaning both sides of the debate will have to give up something.
There are likely bigots and idiots on both sides of the debate, but there are also many who have tollerance and an open mind. Dr. Suess still said it best.
http://www.uulongview.com/sermons/bellies_with_stars.html
poster:rayww
thread:464602
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/poli/20050122/msgs/465450.html