From: "Jim Sharkey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> And Michael Harney wrote: > >You say you can't explain why you feel that way... then doesn't > >that lend you to think that your belief is likely an irrational > >one. No offense intended, but should we bend towards an irrational > >belief simply to make holders of that irrational belief feel more > >comfortable or should we stand firm in the belief that everyone > >should be treated equally? > > I think I implied in my original post that I understood it wasn't rational. Perhaps I wasn't direct enough. And never did I say that others should bend to what I think. > > >Somehow, I don't think their divorce statistics will be any worse > >than those of heterosexual marriages, but even if they are, so what? > > See, that signoff was called "humor," Michael. I have no reason to think that gay divorce will be more or less likely, and I don't care either way. > > Eric, Michael, I was ruminating on the idea of gay marriage, and where I stand. I never once said, or even hinted, that if gay marriage came to a vote, especially an "all-or-nothing" prospect, that I would oppose it; I'm pretty certain I wouldn't. > > There are a number of laws and concepts that I don't heartily agree with that I also do not oppose, since I realize any difficulties with it are my problem. A******* comes immediately to mind. It's not something I think everyone ought to be doing in place of smarter alternatives, but I support the rights of others to do it. > > Honestly, the fact that I don't *like* something doesn't mean automatically that I would stop others from doing it. Place some weights on your knees so that they won't jerk so quickly next time. > >From your original post, I got the distinct impression that you would support the concept of gay civil unions, but was opposed to gay marriages. This was reinforced when taken in context to the message that yours was a reply to. If this was a misunderstanding on my part, I appologise. There is a possibility that the issue of gay marriage may be presented before the citizens of the United States for a vote. In such a situation it doesn't take a big leap from not feeling comfortable with gay marriages to voting against gay marriages. If you really would vote in support of gay marriage even though you feel uncomfortable with the idea, then I think that is very commendable of you. If only all people were willing to do the same on all issues (voting for what thier mind says is right rather than voting their personal prejudices)... Michael Harney [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
