This war needs to stop.
The California Supreme Court is supposed to rule today about the legitimacy of Proposition 8, the measure that passed in Nov. 2008 banning same-sex marriages.
Since this is the second time around, we obviously know nothing will be solved other than nearly half of California disappointed, and an assumption we will see a new measure on the next ballot.
It’s ironic, however, the strong advocates who support gay marriage are the quickest ones to call their opponents aggressive and unforgiving when they are the ones who can’t take no for an answer.
We as voters have said not once, but twice that we don’t want gay marriage legalized.
It was the Supreme Court that decided we should have the original ban overturned, certainly not the majority.
I understand, however, that the margin of unacceptance for gay marriage is lessening each year, and that it will probably pass legislation eventually.
Just like I realize the pressures to legalize gay marriage are becoming greater, more politically “correct” and skewed.
But that doesn’t mean the process should be sped up.
People view me as being brainwashed by my faith and ‘church going’ background, but not once would they think I am being manipulated by the deceptive culture around me – or those who have already fallen for it.
Instead of being firm in my faith and strong in my morals, I am told to succumb to those around me in the secular world, who preach a confusing message about the difference between a constitutional right and benefit.
People running in a pageant aren’t able to speak their mind, much less their beliefs.
Like Miss California, who almost lost her title due to her response against gay marriage.
I will be asked to vote on a measure that will commemorate May 22 as Harvey Milk Day, should it pass.
The statewide observation day would honor the first openly gay man elected to a public position for a major city, and would ask that exercises be conducted “in public schools and educational institutions.”
It doesn’t seem right to create a social holiday and exercises for a leader of a private community if we are hindered to speak of religion in school.
I understand some people may look to Milk as an important figure, but that doesn’t mean he deserves his own day.
What would be the ramifications for not celebrating it?
Instead of trying to keep passing legislation, understand that for the time being, the law will not change.
And if it is passed, people will appeal.
Reach Edward Fillinger at opinions@thepolypost.com
10 comments
I agree. I understand that marriage is a complete benefit and privilege. Some people don't get married at all. I do agree that Christians do not fight against divorce. But I also feel being a Christian is a lot harder than people think, and people do make mistakes, but it is important that they are forgiven. I don't agree with divorce, and that is why I will never get one. It is not just a pet peeve of yours. That is our society, however, that says divorce is the easy way out and people fall for it. As Christians, if you are having trouble with your marriage, you separate and let God work within you two so you can become connected again.To "your name" (second from top)
Why is the idea of not celebrating the Harvey Milk day ridiculous? Seems more ridiculous they would want to create a day in which people would celebrate it in schools statewide. Really? Thats what they are going to be learning in school? What about creationism, that's right, that can't be mentioned. But this "observation day" is somehow acceptable? NO. Let people just celebrate him individually. Prop 8 is not
ridiculous, it passed. And there is more to law than fat white guys that make up dumb laws. If you ask me, society has pushed out the "fat, white guys" as you would call them, placed other leaders in office who are leading this country in the wrong direction and still are making dumb laws.
Martin Luther King, Jr.