07 November 2008

Proposition 8 fails

Californians passed the measure 52.5 percent to 47.5 percent in Tuesday's general election. The proposition counters a state Supreme Court ruling in May that said the state constitution guarantees gay and lesbian couples the right to marry. It seems to me in this day and age people would be a little more open minded about allowing same-sex marriages. Religious groups were out in force pushing for the measure to be passed.

According to the Catholic Church, "there are people who choose to live together in relationships other than traditional marriage. All of their spiritual, pastoral and civil rights should be respected, together with their membership in the Church." The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said, "It is important to understand that this issue for the Church has always been about the sacred and divine institution of marriage: a union between a man and a woman."

If religious groups have a problem with same-sex marriage then don't allow it in your churches. I find it hypocritical the Catholic Church says they respect your rights and membership in the Church, but you can't get married. Not once have I ever seen a gay or lesbian at Mass.

There's a little thing called civil unions and people do them all the time and it's got nothing to do with the Church. We separate church and state in this country for a reason. This is a perfect example.

On a light note, say hello to November's CRG (that's Coughdrop Realities Girl), Bianca Kajlich who was on a CBS show "Rules of Engagement." I don't even know if this show is still on because I never watch it. What I do know is that Bianca supports me in highlight beautiful people...beautiful people with DSLs--and nice boobies.

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