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Marriage Blog Week in Review May 13 – May 19

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May is flying by. This weekend was our daughter’s dance recital and it’s a night when we get to sit there and be as proud as we can be in the audience as she struts her stuff on stage. Well, not that you can strut to ballet, but you get what I mean. It was a wonderful experience and there’s a story to be told for how we teamed up to make things happen a certain way – and yes, you will hear that story this week. In the meanwhile, let’s take a look at our week in review: Sunday, … Continue reading →

That’s Just My Opinion: Is Bigotry the Problem?

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This will probably be inflammatory and I apologize ahead of time if I tick anyone off. First and foremost, understand that I respect the rights of everyone to have an opinion and a position. After all, the beauty of freedom of speech and freedom of religion is that I would defend your right to your speech and your religion as long as it injured no one and it made you happy. That being said, I have to question a world where we are celebrating limiting freedom and the application of bigotry that is being cheered on. We can dress it … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for April 9 – April 13, 2007

As I said earlier in the fitness blog week in review, I’m still a little flummoxed that we’re already at the weekend. This week flew by and here we are at the weekend, taking a swift glance back over our shoulder. We had some great articles this week and I hope you enjoyed them, but if you missed any, here is our marriage blog week in review: Monday, April 9 In the News: Vetoed “Marriage” Bill in California Revisited takes a look at what’s happening in California – for real this time – this isn’t an April Fool’s Joke. In … Continue reading →

Gay Marriage Debate gets Heated at Families.com

Wow. Where to begin… Perhaps I should start with the comment I intended to leave on Heather’s latest gay marriage article: I agree that the Indiana legislation is somewhat vague. Legislation is to be written in a way that allows a person of reasonable intelligence to understand its meaning. If reasonable people question what is allowed or denied, it can be declared unconstitutionally vague, and clearly, people are questioning the meaning of this particular measure. Then I read the rest of her article, and all I could say was, “Wow!” Heather went on to write: “I can’t say I’m surprised, … Continue reading →

In the News: Gay Marriage Issues Still in the News

Massachusetts Governor Orders Record of Gay Marriages Yep, I’m sure I’ll light a few fires today, but here it goes – the Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick has ordered the recording of 26 out of state gay couples who came to Massachusetts to get married. These marriages will not be recognized by their home states and that is part of the reason former Governor Mitt Romney blocked them. As you may or may not know, Massachusetts is the only state that allows gay marriage and while several states offer civil unions, most ban gay marriage specifically. Since the State’s Supreme … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News: Class or Fee, which Will it Be?

Did anybody else fall for Heather’s April Fool’s Day joke? I totally did. Then, when I saw the Nebraska story, I wasn’t sure if it was the real deal or not. I couldn’t find anything in my usual online news sources either, but I’m still going to offer my opinion. While I agree that the intentions behind the Nebraska bill sound good, and that couples would do well to examine their relationships more thoroughly before marrying and perhaps receive instruction, I am not one who tends to applaud government control. Heather noted that the bill doesn’t force couples to engage … Continue reading →

Marriage Debate? No Debate Here

Heather and I agree on a marriage debate topic! How did that happen? Well, it took something extreme, but nonetheless we agree. Heather discussed the issue, requiring proof of procreation to maintain a legally recognized marriage. She mentioned how nonsensical the arguments for this initiative are, but I’ll go one step further. Not only is it ridiculous to attempt to force procreation, but to also demand a certain timeframe is more than absurd. Government functions do not include telling people they must have children or when. The hypocrisy here is not on the side of those who maintain that marriage … Continue reading →

Appealing the Will of the People, Part II

In the previous article, I addressed some of the legal issues surrounding gay marriage. In this article, I’ll address Heather’s statements in the “Why does it matter to me?” section of her article, Marriage Debates: California Gay Marriage Ban to Be Appealed. Comparing sexual preference to skin color is a common gay rights argument. Modeling the cause after the civil rights movement seems to give it more credence. There is no comparison. Slavery and being treated as less than a person because of one’s skin color is not at all the same as being prohibited from creating extraordinary, special statutory … Continue reading →

Appealing the Will of the People, Part I

Let me start by saying that even though Heather and I go back and forth on marriage debates, we’re not fighting or trying to “one-up” each other. I know it may seem that way to some, since one of us usually comes along quickly to counter the other’s arguments after such issues are posted. Heather and I have very different views on these issues, (obviously) yet we agree to disagree. One thing we do agree on is that it’s important for both sides to be heard, so with that said, let me address Heather’s latest article, Marriage Debates: California Gay … Continue reading →

Marriage Debates: California Gay Marriage Ban to Be Appealed

It’s not surprising, after the votes last week it was only a matter of time before the laws would be challenged in state courts. Advocates in California have asked the California Supreme Court to consider their legal challenge on the California Gay Marriage Ban. The briefs filed with the court argue that banning gay couples from marrying violates the California constitution and they are requesting the justices address this immediately. The appeals court in California upheld the law last month that restricts marriage to a union between a man and woman and offered the response that it is up to … Continue reading →