Posted on 02/28/2009 12:33:11 PM PST by hocndoc
Why? YOU make equality happen.
Rallies and protests may get 15 to 20 seconds on the nightly news. Sadly, they don't often change policy and they don't often change laws. The single most powerful force in changing public policy is the collective voice of an engaged electorate.
When lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Texans have face-to-face conversations with State Representatives, State Senators, and their staffs, hearts and minds are changed. Suddenly, LGBT people are more than stereotypes and generalizations. They become real people who are deeply affected by existing policy, or the lack of policy.
When straight allies have face-to-face conversations with elected officials about why they support equality for all Texans, hearts and minds are changed. The conversation is not about a "gay agenda", but about fellow citizens who believe that all Texans should be treated equally, with dignity and respect.
On one day every two years, we have the opportunity to assemble this powerful collective voice. In 2009, that day is Texas Independence Day, March 2nd.
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They only want to get to the bottom of things.
And don’t any of you freepers show up in chaps!
Egads!
It’s showtime, folks! The only ones in chaps will be singing tunes from Oklahoma!
How low can you go?
LOL!
I really don’t have a major problem with gay people.
I think it may actually by biology that makes the person that way, God bless ‘em.
I do have a major problem with them claiming VICTIM status.
Gimme a break.
For the record, in front of God and everybody, I am heterosexual, happily married.
I had a cousin, one year younger than me, (I am 46) who died last year due to HIV. He confided in the family that he didn't choose this lifestyle and I have no doubt he was sincere.
Hell, he was dying and had no reason to lie. If he had said “because I felt like it”, it's not like it would have changed the outcome one iota. He didn't owe me an explanation one way or the other.
His father, my Uncle, a conservative scholar, is a great man. He has a lot to do with me being a conservative and a history enthusiast, came to the same conclusion after studying this for 25+ years. He had to come to grips with it more so that the rest of us in the family.
Yes, I suppose that he could have fought off the urges, found religion, etc., but we are all born with 26 chromosomes each from both parents and some of us may just get more from one side than the other.
I won't try to tell you that all are biological, some may be out there just for the perverse thrill. I will say most that I have known claim they would rather not go through it if they had a choice.
I will say again that I disagree with them seeking VICTIM status, as if they should be granted some sort of special rights not endowed by our creator. The actions that took place during the California protest after prop 8 were reprehensible.
I believe cousin would have agreed with me.
Saw these freaks out roaming the streets in Austin protesting Prop 8 back in November. Sadly, they fit right into the scenery there.
However, how do I know you’re gay unless you chose to show or tell me?
I was very laissej faire until Valentine’s in ‘04, when whole groups broke the marriage laws in several States. Now, we have attempts to overturn the law in California after their second vote against gay marriage.
Every session in Austin, several bills attempt to add sexual orientation to the discrimination laws. There was one that would make it illegal to discriminate when selling or renting. Do we Texans really want to be afraid when we sell or rent that the unhappy failed buyer or renter will claim we turned down their offer because they’re gay?
Or, even still, is it ever right for the government to confiscate our property rights and individual liberty in the name of “equality” unless we are actively enslaving or endangering another’s life?
BTW, it always seems that I get very attached to my male gay patients, especially the ones that are sick. I wish I could take their sadness away.
Still, I do see what your saying.
You could get that “victim” from any group though.
We are in agreement there.
I do not like the current trend, that any so-called group, be they gay, striped, polka-dotted, believe God is an ashtray, etc., should have the right to sue over that pretense.
One buying or renting property should be based solely judged on their credit history, their job, their ability to sustain the mortgage or rent, etc...
As a good businessman, you'd want the most qualified to move into the property.
So conversely, if the polka-dotted and ashtray worshipers qualify, let them buy or rent.Why not?
I will put up one stipulation:
I would not rent or sell to illegal aliens.
1st) (and foremost) They're here illegally.
2nd) I wouldn't want the backlash of being criticized for harboring an illegal alien.
Sadly, that law (or lack of enforcement) worries me more than the “group rights” crowd does.
I like your tagline.
One of my best Christmas presnets my Wife gave me was a mustard seed encased in plastic, like a “worry” stone if you will.
And the “Oklahoma” line resonates on a few levels (why does the wind blow so hard in Texas? etc..)
I did not mean to but in.
23.
If we had 52 chromosomes, that wouldn't be a good thing.
I stand corrected.
The “6” key was too close to the “3” key on the number pad of the keyboard.
But then again, what are a few more chromosomes here or there among friends?
BTW, I didn’t respond to you in the first place, So whether your “non-concern over who I may be sexually attracted to” and rather or not that “is important to you” is non of your damn business anyway.
Sorry - screaming, kicking temper tantrums don't really do the trick either.
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