This afternoon at 1:30pm at the Colorado state capitol the House Judiciary Committee will vote as to whether or not the current civil unions bill will be allowed to go to a vote from the entire state house, a vote that would most likely ensure a victory for those who support civil unions for gay folks.
Last year the committee voted down the measure so it never had a chance to be voted on by all House members. All Republicans on the committee voted no and all the Democrats on the committee voted yes.
Perhaps the same thing will happen this year even though many Republicans around the state have come out in support of civil unions.
Mike and I are married and aren't really interested in a civil union. Since our marriage is constitutionally banned in the state of Colorado this is totally a step in the right direction. But only a step.
The comments around gay marriage, marriage equality, and civil unions are pretty similar, especially in the silliness category. Of course if this didn't affect my marriage I would most likely feel the silliness rather than the outrage I feel. Examples are:
Save marriage. I love this one. From whom? Gay folk? Seriously? Why not ban hetero divorce?
Why spend so much time on this and not on helping animals? I love this one. Typically the activist is married. As if I can't do both!
I can't think of two men having sex. Then don't. And don't mess with our rights.
You are an abomination and you need to seek Jesus. This could be a blog topic for weeks. I disagree with this and definitely believe that Jesus loves gay people. And to be clear, that Jesus loves gay people who have sex.
You are a faggot. I love this one too. When one does not have a clue what else to say or any idea why I shouldn't have equal rights in marriage, this is always a great way to show their dissatisfaction.
You weren't born that way; it's unnatural. Lady Gaga says I was, and I also believe that. Plus, when did you decide you were straight?
And so on.
I'll be paying attention to what happens today. And next Tuesday when people in North Carolina vote to add a gay marriage ban to their state's constitution. I'm sure there will be more to come.
Thanks for reading. If you believe in marriage equality please let your elected folks know.
I don't understand why this is even an issue for our country? Love who you want & marry who you love! I can only hope that one day this will be a given & a freedom we all can experience!
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