In the old story, a preacher gives an inspiring sermon, which he concludes by asking his congregants to stand up if they want to go to heaven. Everyone rises except one nervous-looking fellow. "Brother," asks the incredulous pastor, "don't you want to ascend to paradise when you die?" Says the holdout: "When I die? Sure! I thought you were getting up a group to go right now."
That's pretty much how I feel about the California Supreme Court's decision grant ...
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Posted by: Randi Reitan
Comment: #1
Thu May 22, 2008 10:33 PM
I beg to differ with you, Steve. It is never ever wrong to stand for justice and equality. This is an issue of justice and equality.
We have many dear gay friends who have been together in loving relationships for 25 ...35 and even 45 years. I don't think they feel anyone has been "in such a hurry" to see the day they can finally wed the person they love and cherish.
I wish educated people like yourself would speak with joy of this marvelous decision that came down from the California Supreme Court. I wish you would share stories of dear people who have waited nearly their whole lifetimes for this day ..... stories change hearts and we still have many hearts to change ... starting with Mr. Dan Johnson.
As a mom with a beloved gay son, I rejoice and give thanks for the decision and I long for the day our gay son has the same rights as our 3 straight children.
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Posted by: daniel johnson
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Tue May 20, 2008 2:03 PM
Gays have the right to marry, just not the same gender . By allowing gay marriage ,gays will have an additional right not available to heterosexuals since marrying the same gender would be too distatefull whereas gays have on many ocassions elected traditional marriage thus they have options not available to heterosexuals namely going both traditional and same gender which is certainly true of the bi-sexuals. Why we need special rights for 1% of the populations is a mystery. What incredible power.
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