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Does the fact that a company supports gay rights affect your interest in them?

Posted by  in December 24th 2013  
For example… Ford. It was (maybe still is) under a ban from the AFA because it refused to stop advertising in gay magazines and discontinue its benefits to same sex couples… I personally don’t care for the Ford line-up of cars but I find myself drawn to them because I know they are an equal employment/opportunity company and it takes big balls to stand up against something that seems so righteous. I don’t know… I’m just interested to see what other people feel about this… and Ford isn’t the only company… there are a bunch more…
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A Gay Marriage Proposal

Posted by  in December 19th 2013  

Gay marriage is a divisive issue. Some groups are fighting to make it legal, others are fighting to make it illegal, and some people just don’t know what to think about it all. But there is a solution, which may be radical, but will make all the arguments irrelevant. Here it is:

Get Rid Of “Legal” Marriage Altogether!

Marriage has many definitions, and they are changing fast now that it’s an important political question. Many traditional definitions use the words “between a man and a woman,”which certainly seems to exclude gays. Some simply call it an, “an intimate or close union over time.” Wikipedia’s definition is:

“Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. Civil marriage is the legal concept of marriage.”

“Marriage” here is distinguished from “civil marriage,” which makes sense, right? The reality existed long before a governmental “license” was required after all. It started long ago with various, mostly religious, ceremonies. Whatever rituals were involved, it was (and is) a way for the union of two people to be recognized by the group to which they belonged, whether this was religious or social.

Given that it was here before the “laws” why does government have to be involved in any case? It doesn’t need to be! We can let people have whatever ceremonies they want, call this whatever they want, and live how they want as long as they don’t hurt others, right? And by the way, doesn’t anyone else besides myself find it offensive that we should need “permission” of a government to marry?

Marriage – Gay, Straight and Whatever

We would need some changes in the tax code perhaps, to treat all taxpayers the same. Why was there ever a penalty or reward for marriage anyhow? As free individuals with equal rights, governments never should have started treating us differently according to our religious or other ceremonial unions.

Even without legally-sanctioned marriage, the essential principles of divorce would be similar. Courts already recognize that people who live together without that permission slip, or marriage “license” need to fairly divide their assets when separating. As always, any two people who combine assets may need a civil court to assist in the division of them when they go their separate ways.

What about children? Never mind what we call family arrangements. Think only about the good of the children. People will always live together, but HOW they raise their children is more important than whether they call their union a marriage or something else. When couples separate, courts should simply arrange things in the best interest of the children.

Incidentally, some may think that the “legal” nature of marriage makes for stronger families – better for children, but this is a very cynical view of people’s commitments, without any real evidence for it.

Other marriage “benefits” are not such a problem either. With social security (and perhaps life insurance), the simple solution is to let individuals designate the beneficiary of their choice. Was it ever fair that a married man gets potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars additional money paid out to his spouse, while a single man doesn’t get that extra benefit? Both pay the same taxes.

Private companies could decide what kind of plans they want for health insurance. Most likely, they’ll see the market advantage of providing insurance that allows the employee to designate other beneficiaries. If they limit coverage to certain religiously designated unions (remember, there will be no more civil or “legal” marriage) they’ll find it harder to attract good workers, so they’ll change. (For those who doubt they’ll be so open-minded, I have to point out that there are already many companies where men openly dress as women, showing that companies will change their policies when they find it advantageous.)

When governments don’t define marriage, or decide who has “permission” to marry, naturally the issue of gay marriage is gone (at least from politics). When two men, two women, or a man and a woman want to join their lives together, they can do so in any church that will have them, or by any rituals or ceremonies they want. Gay or not, they can call it marriage or use any other word they choose, because it’s nobody else’s business.

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Do you think that gay marriage will no longer be an important issue in 15 years?

Posted by  in December 12th 2013  
Given the fact most upcoming youth voters overwhelmingly favor gay marriage (I think over 65% according the Pew Poll), will this no longer be an important issue within the next decade or so (and probably be legalized) when they all finally start voting?

And for those who claim that people get more conservative as they get older, that actually applies more to economic issues, not social issues. See http://www.livescience.com/health/080310-liberal-seniors.html
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The Coarsening of American Culture – From a Baby Boomer Perspective

Posted by  in December 11th 2013  

Well, it was predicted in the Bible. At some point we were all going to see civility challenged in society and in the culture. I cannot speak of other countries (although what I have read is not good). But here in America it has been happening for some time now.

We Baby Boomers have been witnesses to this decline in morals, in language, in loss of respect… even in basic manners. At the same time, many things are improving here and around the world to make living conditions better than they were yesterday. Technology, medicine, and transportation come immediately to mind.

But how we deal with each other seems to be losing ground. Morality has taken a hit in the last 50 years or so. As Ted Koppel once said on his Nightline program, they are the Ten Commandments… not the Ten Suggestions.

There are over 40 million lives that have been snuffed out by abortion in the United States. Young people live together in greater numbers without ever getting married. Gay marriage is paraded throughout society as just an “alternate lifestyle” (no, I am not homophobic).

Some degree of greed in society is certainly acceptable. Some corporate greed (done at the expense of others) is appalling. Previous generations did many things on just a handshake or your word. Now, people seem to bring lawsuits at the drop of a hat.

Political correctness is way out of hand. The government wants to control your smoking, your eating, your health insurance, the car you drive, the air you breath, and the radio shows you can listen to.

So much of what we see on TV and cable becomes a sewer entering our homes. News sources make everything opinionated instead of separating news and opinions.

Worst of all, we are taking God out of society and our culture. This country was founded on Christian-Judeo principles. Our Founding Fathers knew that if God was not in the fabric of our society, it would not last. Now, we are testing that theory.

History has shown that when God is removed from a culture, God eventually abandons that society. Are we crazy?
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what are the gay rights?

Posted by  in December 11th 2013  
what are the gay rights? and are the gay rights the same all around the world or are they different throughout the world? and have the gay rights changed throughout time periods? thanks i need the help for my assignment
what are the gay rights for New Zealand?
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Gay Rights

Posted by  in December 11th 2013  

Gay people have rights. Who are we within this society to say they do not? Gay people are constructive within our communities, they pay taxes, they are human beings. I find that people discriminate against the gay community because of the sexual preferences involved. Who are we heterosexuals to preach to anyone about sexual preferences? Who are we to declare a group of people
“abnormal” due to the fact that we do not relate to their sexual views?

I believe that gay couples should be allowed to marry. How can the gay community screw up the sanctity of marriage any worse than we hetereosexuals? Most of we “straight” people are divorced. Can we heterosexuals truly deem ourselves the experts on relationships? I do not agree with this reasoning, we can not throw accusations at the gay community when we heterosexuals are indeed not perfect and can not keep marriages or relationships together. Most gay couples are together for life or at the least years on end. I say we could learn from the gay community. The gay community evidently understands the meaning of relationships. I also feel that most men that do not like homosexuals are indeed curious themselves. A homosexual man makes them nervous. A real man who is content with his own sexuality will not be intimidated by a gay man being within his company. Same logic applies to women. We need to stop being hypocrites. We need to realize that just because someone is gay this fact alone does not make them any less a human being. I’m so sick of hearing “It’s not natural!” The one person who use to state this to me continually was an abuser of women, I’m assuming that homosexuality in his eyes was not natural but abusing women was natural, as I stated earlier, people are hypocrites.

I’m hoping for the day that our country will stop taking the conservative approach to this topic and realize that even gay couples can be dedicated to one another as well as deserving of the same benefits of heterosexual couples.

People claim that we live in a free country. I say our country is ruled by religious conservatives. Homosexuality is not abnormal. What is abnormal is the ignorant mentality of most people who gay
bash or down the gay community. People should embrace what they do not know. People need to realize that gay people can be just as constructive within our society as heterosexuals. They deserve equal
rights as well as dignity within our communities. If people were more concerned with tolerance as compared to what people do behind closed doors within their own bedrooms, we would not have the
predjudices which do indeed exist. To treat this particular community of people any differently is what truly confines our country within the dark ages. Predjudices should not be acceptable in any terms. Once we accept this reasoning, only then will our country be truly free.

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Marriage Statistics

Posted by  in December 4th 2013  

Marriage was devised in the past to keep a check on immoral conduct in society. Traditional people cherished their marriage all their life and attached several religious values to it. They nurtured their relationship to strengthen the marital bond between them and passed on the same values to their children. They strongly believed in the sanctity of their marriage. However, the concept of marriage has undergone a sea change over the years and people today marry for practical purposes. Marriage statistics reveal that marriages no longer last for life. The “until death do us apart” syndrome is no longer valid. Some marriages may survive for a few years, while some die off within a few months of marriage.

In spite of the rising number of divorces, people continue to get married. Marriage statistics suggest that most divorced people get married again. In fact, there is a steep rise in the number of single parent families who raise their children on their own. Statistics also suggest that after a divorce, children generally stay with their mothers.

Although most people relish the idea of a steady marriage, very few are willing to work towards it. Difference of opinion, financial independence, and reduced tolerance levels lead to marital disputes. People get bored of their spouses easily resulting in lack of communication between the couple.

Surveys reveal that owing to the growing number of divorces, there is a considerable drop in the number of marriages. Many men are scared of the financial damage that may result from divorce and alimony. This has led to the new trend among couples, which is “live-in.” This form of relationship fulfills the physical needs of partners and offers companionship as long as they are in the relationship.

The modern society is very accepting and offers freedom to individuals to lead the kind of life that they like. Many individuals enjoy the physical company of their own sex. This has led to several gay and lesbian relationships that have wrecked the institution of marriage.

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Gay and Lesbian Committment Ceremonies – Ideas to Plan & What to Expect

Posted by  in November 28th 2013  

Perhaps you are planning a gay or lesbian commitment ceremony and you are not sure what the essential elements are to the ceremony. Or maybe you have been invited to a commitment ceremony and are just not sure what to expect. Gay and lesbian comment ceremonies are very much the same as traditional weddings, and the ceremony is nearly identical. The only difference is that a commitment ceremony is not legally binding in many areas yet. It is merely a public affirmation of the couple’s commitment in front of their friends and family.

A commitment ceremony can take place with gay, lesbian or transgendered couples. This ceremony could be formal or casual, and will depend on the couple’s wishes and the rules of the officiant or house of worship it is being held in. Generally speaking, this is a simple outline of how a gay or lesbian commitment ceremony will occur.

Processional – There may or may not be a processional, it depends on the couple. If the couple chooses to have friends stand up for them, they may start the processional, following by any other roles the couple has assigned (flower girl, ring bearer). The couple may choose to walk the processional alone or with an escort. One partner may be waiting at the front, or both may walk separately. Or, the couple may choose to forgo this tradition altogether. It is entirely up to what the couple feels comfortable with.

Greeting – The officiant will welcome the guests and say a few words about the couple, their relationship, why they are there, and about the ceremony in general.

Readings / Music – Depending on the couple’s preference, there may be passages, quotes, or readings which may incorporate the theme of love in them. Music or hymns may also be played, depending on the couple’s preference.

Vows – The couple will make a commitment to each other, just as in a traditional wedding.

Exchange of Rings – The couple will then exchange rings and express the meaning of the rings to each other.

Pronouncement of Marriage – The officiant will announce that the couple is now married/joined/united/wed. The wording is entirely up to the officiant and couple. Should the couple choose to kiss, the officiant will announce it.

Recessional – The couple will leave the ceremony location as unified partners. Similar to traditional weddings.

Reception – Most couples will follow the ceremony with a reception of some kind. The reception may be formal or casual. It may or may not include the traditional wedding elements such as first dance, cake cutting, or bouquet toss. Whatever the couple feels comfortable with is what should be included in the reception.

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Gay and non gay rights poll?

Posted by  in November 14th 2013  
But first off

1) In the state of California, Do your parents have the rights to control who you hang out with, whos your friend?- unitll your 18?

2) Should Parents control Who ever the gay guy sees, while living in
the Parents house hold.

3) Should it be classified as a hate crime, if the girl you go out, turned out to be a guy but never told you and you attacked them.

4) If someone is on your property, should we be able to attack them, if they are cussing/yelling/ and threatning us with no weapons, but on our property nonetheless

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Take Advantage of Social Networking For the Gay Community

Posted by  in November 14th 2013  

But even these popular sites just aren’t good enough. Which is why social networking sites for the gay community are even more important. These sites are dedicated strictly for you, where you can meet likeminded folks from all over the world. Whether you are looking for gay business partners, a soul mate, a friend, or someone to have fun with, gay social networking is the easiest way for you to blend and socialize with your community.

Gay social networking sites take all the guesswork out for you. How much time would it take for you to meet someone you connect with on every level. You want a connection emotionally, physically, chemically, intellectually, or even just at one of these levels. Gay bars and clubs are GREAT and certainly serve their purpose, but gay social networking takes those venues to the next level. Here you have a true opportunity to connect and share your lives and loves with whomever you choose, without having to yell over the DJ.

The social network in the real world for the gay community is much smaller offline. And it takes a very long time to find that network and to use it effectively. When you take your social network online, you open yourself and your desires up to an entire globe of opportunities. The world is literally your oyster, where you can choose who you meet, where you meet them, how you spend time with them, and how they become involved in your life. Using gay social networking allows you to meet and greet people from all over, right in the comfort of your own home. While you are winding down at night on the couch, in your bed, or even during your break at work. Any time of day or night you just never know who is waiting for you.

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