Posted by AuntieMel on March 2, 2005, at 15:26:19
In reply to Designer Labels, posted by rayww on March 2, 2005, at 12:30:55
"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?"
That depends, doesn't it?
I think the desire Ed has is for *all* people to have the opportunity to grow up with a loving family, live quiet happy lives trying to help others.
Pardon me if I'm speaking out of turn Ed.
As for the political problem, wouldn't the first issue be to define what "marriage" means. Right now it is used interchangeably as a religious ceremony and as a civil contract, recognized by the government.
And I doubt if anyone truly wants religious entities to be forced to perform gay weddings.
But to be treated equally under the civil law is quite another matter.
poster:AuntieMel
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