The above quote was from one of our most revered of American forefathers, Thomas Jefferson. He was referring to the differences in religion, but I think that comment is just as relevant in our society today as it was at the time he made it. I am a happily married, heterosexual woman. I think the right of gays to marry effects my marriage and my happiness not at all.
In California, there will be a proposition on the ballot, seeking to invalidate the passing of the law(made valid just this June) enabling same sex partners to marry. Proposition 8 seeks to invalidate this law and make it impossible for same sex couples to be married. I think this proposition is discrimination, and does nothing more then seek to marginalize a part of our American population. Needless to say, I am strongly opposed to Proposition 8 and will be voting against it on November 4th. I attached this clip of Lewis Black, not only because it is HILARIOUS, but because it speaks to the heart of the matter. You can not cure the ills of this world by denying same sex couples the right to marry. And I'm not even sure why people are trying. I do know their arguments are based in fear and rhetoric, which can be very effective, I'm just hoping it won't be this November 4th.
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