A Heterosexual couple applying for a civil partnership in the UK
This is why I made this Blog!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Images about Issue 1
Links regarding Issue 1
A link to a Washington Post Article on Civil Unions in France
An article at the New York Times on the same topic
A BBC article on a heterosexual couple in the UK is attempting to get a Civil Partnership
An article from First Things, an Inter-religious magazine, that offers a slightly different viewpoint
An article from Slate, giving a liberal perspective
An article at the New York Times on the same topic
A BBC article on a heterosexual couple in the UK is attempting to get a Civil Partnership
An article from First Things, an Inter-religious magazine, that offers a slightly different viewpoint
An article from Slate, giving a liberal perspective
Issue 1: Marriage vs. Civil Unions
There are, at first glance, two sides to the issue of homosexual vs. heterosexual marriage. The first, is that people should only be allowed to marry people of the opposite sex. The second is that people should be allowed to marry whoever they want, in the singular sense (The topic of this post is not Polygamy, that's another day).
The major point of contention, for the sake of this argument is the word "Marriage" Conservatives believe that "Marriage" should be limited to one man and one woman (they have varying views on civil unions). Liberals think "Marriage" should be opened to everyone.
In my opinion, the answer is simple. Don't marry anyone, at least by the state.
If the conservatives are so concerned about the "sanctity" of marriage, then why do they let the State perform weddings?
If the liberals are so concerned about "equal rights" then why let themselves get hung up on a single word. Instead, remove the word from the rights afforded to people.
Have the state perform only civil unions, which would give people the rights accorded to married couples, the right to joint filing on taxes, next of kin/medical rights, divorce (another topic for another day), equal consideration for children, homes, etc.
If someone wants to get married, then that's great! Have a Church/Synagogue/Mosque/Temple/Other Place of Worship perform it. Naturally, given the establishment and free exercise clauses of Amendment 1, the State can't force religious organizations to perform the ceremony.
Some people in France and the UK have similar ideas.
The major point of contention, for the sake of this argument is the word "Marriage" Conservatives believe that "Marriage" should be limited to one man and one woman (they have varying views on civil unions). Liberals think "Marriage" should be opened to everyone.
In my opinion, the answer is simple. Don't marry anyone, at least by the state.
If the conservatives are so concerned about the "sanctity" of marriage, then why do they let the State perform weddings?
If the liberals are so concerned about "equal rights" then why let themselves get hung up on a single word. Instead, remove the word from the rights afforded to people.
Have the state perform only civil unions, which would give people the rights accorded to married couples, the right to joint filing on taxes, next of kin/medical rights, divorce (another topic for another day), equal consideration for children, homes, etc.
If someone wants to get married, then that's great! Have a Church/Synagogue/Mosque/Temple/Other Place of Worship perform it. Naturally, given the establishment and free exercise clauses of Amendment 1, the State can't force religious organizations to perform the ceremony.
Some people in France and the UK have similar ideas.
The Purpose/ Objective of this blog.
The world has become too politically correct, too balanced, too focused on pleasing everyone. We now couch everything in making sure we don't hurt feelings. We will now spread meaningless platitudes and agree to things simply because it's "rude" to tell someone that their plan/abilities/fashion/choices/policies suck.
This blog will focus on calling to light the obvious in politics, in the world and in life. It will be the blog that will stand up and say "that's not right and your an idiot." It will also give my opinion on issues.
To sum it up in a sentence, "Yes, that dress does make your butt look big."
This blog will focus on calling to light the obvious in politics, in the world and in life. It will be the blog that will stand up and say "that's not right and your an idiot." It will also give my opinion on issues.
To sum it up in a sentence, "Yes, that dress does make your butt look big."
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