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Re: “A Republican lawyer's open letter to anyone angry with North Carolina over Amendment One”
No Stu, I don't think any group of people should let something happen to them if they don't agree. To that same point I wasn't arguing, just bringing facts to the table hoping that some people will read it and realize whats being done.
Do you really need a reminder of what else we should be writing open letters about? If you do, you're either oblivous or a complete moron.
@Anna, I was unemployed for some time last year too, keep your head up! Tomorrow may be the day...
Re: “A Republican lawyer's open letter to anyone angry with North Carolina over Amendment One”
@Brian
It is never ok to discriminate against anyone for anything.
FIRST AND FOREMOST, being discriminated against for your race (as in your first example) is NOT the same thing as being discrimated against for being gay. I'm a numbers/facts guy. show me ONE scientific discovery to the contrary. You CAN'T, so that would make it a belief.
None of these BELIEFS are allowed legally but, would you be offended if a rastafarian was smoking in public? What about a nudist walking around a grocery store/restaurant/etc? How about a pedophile and a willing participant going home together? If you said yes to any of these, is that discrimination Brian? Does that go against their human rights? After all they do believe what they are doing is right for them.
We should just make it to where EVERYONE can just do whatever they want, whenever they want. Right?
I think not...
As stated in my previous post, I'm all for equal treatment under the law especially for tax breaks, insurance, and hospital visitation.
But this issue only affects less than 10% of the population. The economy and congressional corruption for instance effects EVERYONE, gay or straight. As the saying goes, you can't eat the elephant in one bite, but you can one bite at a time.
Prioritize and game plan, that's how you fix problems!
Re: “How would Amendment One affect your life?”
One more thing to Brian:
You say in your post, "If you fear becoming homosexual or fear that your children will become homosexual, that is a psychological issue that you should personally deal with."
Would you say that this viewpoint is applicable to everyone? And if so, couldn't it be argued that being gay and wanting people to understand your viewpoint is a psychological issue that you should personally deal with?
You also said, "For instance, you seem to think it's a bad thing that gays, lesbians, progressive activists and educators want schools to teach our children tolerance of differences."
Most of these people think that being gay is MORALLY wrong, since there's no scientific discovery that says being gay is nature or nurture. With that said, if the schools were teaching other things that are morally wrong like stealing, lying, murder, etc. the same parents would be up in arms about that. If you have a child I'm sure you could empathize when explained that way.
These people are just doing what they feel is best for their kids, and you can't fault EITHER side for that.
Re: “How would Amendment One affect your life?”
Honestly, the amendment wouldn't affect my life all that much. Actually ,it would effect less than 10% of the American population.
Here's some FACTS:
According to the 2000 Census 1% of American households are homosexual.
According the latest gallup poll, less than 10% of the population is homosexual.
The same gallup poll also showed that average person estimated the homosexual population to be 20%. (DOUBLE what it actually is, the idiot box/movies are working)
The current unemployment rate is right at 10%.
I don't about you all, but I feel that unemployment, the economy, international policies, white collar crime, and corruption in congress are way MORE IMPORTANT issues to be tackling than this one. I mean our state is BROKE, do you all know that?
Our country is in a state of turmoil, and the LBGT community feels that this issue is of the utmost importance. Unfortunatly, there are more pressing things on the plate. Let's revist when we aren't broke or in a recession.
Re: “City calls Occupy Charlotte logo into question”
Ed, loving the "occupy" punchline, its so true.
Is the city even aware as to what occupy is about?? If they were I'm sure the lawyers would find something, LEGIT to threaten charges with and it has nothing to do with the protesters.
Re: “Despite Amendment One, city of Charlotte will still offer same-sex couples benefits”
I'm confused as to why this amendment/issue is such a BIG deal.
Our country is in a state of turmoil, and the LBGT community feels that this issue is of the utmost importance. They are ALWAYS trying to force their viewpoints on others.
Here's some FACTS:
According to the 2000 Census 1% of American households are homosexual.
According the latest gallup poll, less than 10% of the population is homosexual.
The same gallup poll also showed that average person estimated the homosexual population to be 20%. (DOUBLE what it actually is, the idiot box/movies are working)
The current unemployment rate is right at 10%.
I don't about you all, but I feel that unemployment, the economy, international policies, white collar crime, and corruption in congress are way MORE IMPORTANT issues to be tackling than this one. I mean our state is BROKE, do you all know that?
My open ended question to everyone, especially the LBGT community, is why can't we tackle the more pressing issues first? The same percentage of people are unemployed/homosexual, which one takes precedence over the other?
Lastly, I just want to state that I'm all for equal treatment under the law. However, there are more important things for our lawmakers/community to be spending time on than this. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!
Re: “Despite Amendment One, city of Charlotte will still offer same-sex couples benefits”
No Stu, I don't think any group of people should let something happen to them if they don't agree. To that same point I wasn't arguing, just bringing facts to the table hoping that some people will read it and realize whats being done.
Do you really need a reminder of what else we should be writing open letters or talking about? If you do, you're either oblivous or a complete moron.
ABOVE THE INFLUENCE, think for yourself.