vote no on prop 8
pictures from our wedding are popping up in the flickr widget below, so i should probably note that jay and i were married at scripps institution of oceanography on 10/5. we had planned on doing a separate ceremony at the county administration building but ended up surprising our guests by being married by our good friend "the reverend" john colvin, who had been deputized by the county. it was a really fun party on a beautiful evening overlooking the ocean, with a huge assist from waters fine catering, who provided impressive service and delicious comfort food at a fair price.
we're very grateful that marriage rights were granted to same sex couples in california during our lifetime. however, those rights will be permanently removed if proposition 8 passes next month, and it's unclear if our marriage will be voided under that scenario. the AP reported today on the resulting rush to marry in california. so if you think that your fellow (gay) citizens deserve the same rights as everyone else (and not in a separate-but-equal way), please vote no on proposition 8. and if you feel strongly about that, consider donating your time and/or money to the no on prop 8 campaign.
posted by Paul Jamason @ 10/14/2008 12:29:00 AM
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Defining marriage as between one man and one woman is not taking away anyone's rights. The definition simply distinguishes a union which is biologically designed to produce its own children. Whether a married couple has children or not, I feel like this deserves a separate name--even the potential is kind of a miracle.
Actually this definition can be seen as the ultimate expression of equality our society has to offer: it takes one man and one woman. One could see a lesbian union as a marginalization of men, or a homosexual union as a marginalization of women.
Equality is especially important when it comes to raising children. Children deserve/need a father and a mother. Neither parent should be marginalized.
Yes, many children are already growing up in single-parent homes. Prop 8 should be a reminder to everyone that as a society we need to assist and strengthen families as much as possible. Really, as a society we should be most concerned with the success and health of our families.
http://emiliadelmar.blogspot.com/2008/10/legislation-and-social-issues.html
http://gr8prop8deb8.blogspot.com/
peace!
separate but equal rights for those who don't possess the "potential" of having a child? i'm sorry, but there's no miracle that's going to permit an 80-year old woman to have a baby, but she can still receive full marriage rights. and yet that reason alone seems sufficient for you to justify writing discrimination into the state constitution.
i wonder what argument you would have used against the california supreme court when they granted marriage rights to interracial couples? i can see it now - "really, as a society we should be most concerned with racial purity".
Paul - I saw this entry first thing this morning, and I just wanted to let you know that the pictures of your wedding kept a smile on my face the whole day. Best wishes to you and Jay, and congratulations on your marriage.
thanks lisa! glad you enjoyed the pictures, and we really appreciate your encouraging words.
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tony, I agree that the blog should stay focused on the city instead of politics. I'll try to rein it in, but to be honest the real estate bust and economic downturn
have reduced the city-oriented posting possibilities.
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ms. lee of the lemon drops,
Since you feel so strongly that marriage should only be between a man and a woman, why not take Proposition 8 to another level by making divorce between man and woman illegal and requiring them to have at least one child - period. That way pro-creation will be guaranteed, along with preserving the sanctity of marriage.
It's so sad that you and the rest of your religious cult are still living in the stone ages :(
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