Ohio Passes Gay Marriage Ban- Page 3

[B.B. Wolf]

Posted: 11/2/04 at 10:49pm

People believe what their sold. Never mind if it's unconstitutional, as long as people are given scapegoats, they're happy to oblige.

[shesings]

Posted: 11/2/04 at 11:10pm

I honestly believe the whole gay marriage thing is why Missouri went for Bush. Sometimes I'm embarrassed for mankind. I mean hell, lets throw all of our progress away. I think we should crucify homosexuals, and by all means lets get the african americans back into slavery. Send those Irish back to while we're at it.

[shira467]

Posted: 11/2/04 at 11:13pm

I hear a shtetl calling my name...

If you want to go way back, I think we need to start stoning people again. It's the only way they'll learn.

[shesings]

Posted: 11/2/04 at 11:16pm

true, true

[shira467]

Posted: 11/2/04 at 11:20pm

We also need to start hanging people. I just remembered that.

Well, I'm off to put on a dress, heels and pearls. I need to vacuum the den.

[shesings]

Posted: 11/2/04 at 11:25pm

i think witch trials might be fun too

[Jess1483]

Posted: 11/2/04 at 11:31pm

All I have to say is that it's a good thing I don't physically live in Montana anymore, though that is where I vote.

This is crap. It's making me severely upset and I can't handle it. Why do we need to state formally in our constitution ANYTHING about marriage?

As a Christian, I can't comprehend the use of my religion, which means a great deal to me, to persecute anyone based on anything, especially sexuality. Jesus does teach us love above all else. He included the persecuted when no one else did. I just don't understand. Why would Jesus love me more than someone who leans the other way? It makes NO sense.

I do need to state, for the record however, that not all the people who live in Montana are bigots. And not all Christians are either. (Not that any of you were saying this, but just had to share.)

[bronxboundexpress]

Posted: 11/2/04 at 11:32pm

I live in Missouri part time. I think I heard they passed it there too. Am I right?

[marincrazy11]

Posted: 11/2/04 at 11:51pm

I hate my state. I want to kick Michigan in it's thumb. I'm so angry this passed.

[shesings]

Posted: 11/2/04 at 11:59pm

Missouri was the first state to pass it. A few months ago. It's embarrasing really for those of us who are from there. Though I'm in NYC now ... thank god!

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 12:00am

Looks like Oregon will be able to add itself to that proud list. At least, it was closer there.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 12:01am

"Well, I'm off to put on a dress, heels and pearls. I need to vacuum the den." - Shira

That one quote may be responsible for how I survive this whole debacle. Thank you, my dear

[~FloweryFriend~]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 12:05am

Yes, Michigan's state constitution has been amended to provide that "the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose."

I can't believe that my state did this.
They got my absentee ballot, right?
Shouldn't my vote count for more than the votes of stupid people?

[Jess1483]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 12:06am

I'm with you FF.

[Rose_MacShane]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 12:15am

Considering that Ohio passed this "amendment," I assume that means the state will go to Bush if it hasn't already, right?
G*ddamn it.

[Jess1483]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 12:17am

Rose--not necessarily. If "morals" aren't a voter's main priority (which it often is not) then there are other factors which could effect the outcome.

[marincrazy11]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 12:20am

FF-I had to laugh when reading your post. That's great!!!!!!! Thanks for making me smile during such a tense time! :) Boo stupid Michiganians!

[Rose_MacShane]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 12:21am

Jess: Dear Lord, let's hope.

[shira467]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 1:34am

DGrant,

It's a way of life! I'm going to go dig up the matching pearl earrings. Which I actually own, too.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some politicians to bake.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 1:36am

Shira - what's really funny is that is EXACTLY my way of life! I'm EVERYTHING June Cleaver was, but I don't do chiffon!

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 1:39am

I hate straight people sometimes.

[shira467]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 1:43am

DGrant - That is true, actually, now that I think about it.

While I poke fun at the 50's, being that it is extremely old-fashioned, and terribly oppressive for women, it does have it's positives.

These days, I've been thinking about my own personal future -- will I become June Cleaver, a mother/homemaker, because I feel it is important to be in my children's lives (FUTURE children, FYI), or to pursue a career that gives me fulfillment?

Such a fine fine line between a neglectful mother and hausfrau.

Is it me, or do men have it easy in this respect?

And do you actually walk in heels? Because seriously, I have the pearls, and the vacuum cleaner, and I'm sure I have a dress. Hell, I have the heels too!

[Lara]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 1:44am

Sadly my state passed it too. But it's Kentucky, so what do you expect. I was sort of on CNN because of it. They were counting the votes in Kentucky for support of gay marriage and it was like 2,351, so my one vote made it that number. It's a low number, but I still like the fact my vote counted it like that, even though it didn't do any good.

[Nina Myers]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 1:44am

Let's go lynch some people...

[shira467]

Posted: 11/3/04 at 1:46am

WOO-HOO! Nina, I'm with you. Where shall we meet up?