A Prop 8 challenge for swankers - Page 18

alphabassettgrrl · 10-28-2008, 09:36 AM

ISM- that's a good way to handle it. We can all disagree, but it's definitely progress to handle that disagreement with respect and cordiality. The biggest problem I have with politics today is the vilification of the other side simply because they're "the other side".

Kevy Baby · 10-28-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

The biggest problem I have with politics today is the vilification of the other side simply because they're "the other side".

Which, unfortunately, we are seeing right here in this thread.

BarTopDancer · 10-28-2008, 09:54 AM

Two wrongs don't make a right.

I'm quickly losing respect for anyone who is voting Yes because the church told them so. I actually gained respect for my co-worker because he has his own thoughts on the issue.

When one can have a discussion and back up their choices, it's one thing. When all they can do is spout lies and propaganda it's another.

And it may be more than one religion, but LDS has funded something like 77% of the Yes on 8 campaign. They are the church I'm holding responsible for this campaign of hatred.

Strangler Lewis · 10-28-2008, 10:00 AM

ISM, what principled case did your Mormon friends make other than telling you to your face that your lifestyle was immoral? If there is such a case to be made, I haven't heard the Prop. 8 folks make it.

Betty · 10-28-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Which, unfortunately, we are seeing right here in this thread.

Okay - that was probably for me.

Spewing spite and all. I won't actually get off my butt and do anything about it... so lazy and spiteful I guess I am.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-28-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Which, unfortunately, we are seeing right here in this thread.

I tolerate a great many opinions and differences of belief. However I draw the line at attempting to deprive someone of equal rights.

Betty · 10-28-2008, 10:05 AM

Mark and Brian had a funny sketch I heard this morning that was a replay from yesterday... a spoof of the Yes on 8 ads... not sure if you can hear it but it really made fun of them. If you vote no on 8, you'll turn gay, so will your kids, even your dog will be gay, type of thing.

Gemini Cricket · 10-28-2008, 10:12 AM

My friend Stephanie wrote something amazing on her Facebook page about losing her father this past weekend and one of the difficulties her father's partner faced after Steph's dad's death.

It's much too long to post here. But I did re-post it on my Facebook page for people to read.

It's a powerful piece.

Check it out.

Morrigoon · 10-28-2008, 10:16 AM

So this morning on my way to work I looked at the corner where that stupid Yes sign is. The sign was still there, but also on the corner, in a more prominent position, was a No sign

Kevy Baby · 10-28-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Betty

Mark and Brian had a funny sketch I heard this morning that was a replay from yesterday... a spoof of the Yes on 8 ads... not sure if you can hear it but it really made fun of them. If you vote no on 8, you'll turn gay, so will your kids, even your dog will be gay, type of thing.

Go to this link and choose "Prop 8 Ad 10-27-2008"

It is really funny.

10-28-2008, 09:36 AM	#171
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	ISM- that's a good way to handle it. We can all disagree, but it's definitely progress to handle that disagreement with respect and cordiality. The biggest problem I have with politics today is the vilification of the other side simply because they're "the other side". __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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10-28-2008, 09:54 AM	#173
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Two wrongs don't make a right. I'm quickly losing respect for anyone who is voting Yes because the church told them so. I actually gained respect for my co-worker because he has his own thoughts on the issue. When one can have a discussion and back up their choices, it's one thing. When all they can do is spout lies and propaganda it's another. And it may be more than one religion, but LDS has funded something like 77% of the Yes on 8 campaign. They are the church I'm holding responsible for this campaign of hatred. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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10-28-2008, 10:00 AM	#174
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	ISM, what principled case did your Mormon friends make other than telling you to your face that your lifestyle was immoral? If there is such a case to be made, I haven't heard the Prop. 8 folks make it. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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10-28-2008, 10:05 AM	#177
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Mark and Brian had a funny sketch I heard this morning that was a replay from yesterday... a spoof of the Yes on 8 ads... not sure if you can hear it but it really made fun of them. If you vote no on 8, you'll turn gay, so will your kids, even your dog will be gay, type of thing. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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10-28-2008, 10:12 AM	#178
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	My friend Stephanie wrote something amazing on her Facebook page about losing her father this past weekend and one of the difficulties her father's partner faced after Steph's dad's death. It's much too long to post here. But I did re-post it on my Facebook page for people to read. It's a powerful piece. Check it out.
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10-28-2008, 10:16 AM	#179
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	So this morning on my way to work I looked at the corner where that stupid Yes sign is. The sign was still there, but also on the corner, in a more prominent position, was a No sign __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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