"It is not bigotry to define marriage as a union of a man and a woman," said Senator Sam Brownback, Republican of Kansas.
New York Times June 6, 2006
Okay it's no secret that I find the idea of defining marriage by gender is illogical. I just don't see why these two people can be in love and want to get married and that's okay with everyone, but these two other people over here can be in love and want to get married and suddenly a whole institution is being threatened.
Will my marriage be voided out and worthless because Mark married someone named Greg?
No.
But regardless where you come in on this issue this woman had a good point. If a Senator is going to attempt to define marriage perhaps he should know the standard definitions for other nouns as well. Like bigotry.
So I'm with Kathy. We should make sure our Senators know what they're talking about before they talk...or for that matter vote.
I've sent Senator Brownback the copy of Dictionary.com's definition for bigotry along with a copy of the article the quote is from (so he doesn't get more confused). And added a little of my own flare in the form of a large post-it note on the importance of vocabulary.
And I signed it Mrs. Katy ________.
Go here for more information about how to contact Senator Brownback. And remember to contact your own Senators and let them know what you think. Because I happen to know for a fact that Washington D.C. is far from any reality.
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3 comments:
Hi Katy,
You might find this link interesting.
It's Jon Stewart's takedown on Bill Bennet.
Personally ofcourse due to religious beliefs I cannot condone homosexuality but I will not force my beliefs on anyone else. Also, much of the rhetoric used by some people are very racist and hate-filled in nature, and today it's the gays tomorrow it can easily turn on someone else.
Mezba,
Not only can it...but it will.
The fact is no one has to condone it, or agree with it. Whatever it may be. Part of being free to live is being free to sin. If we're really looking to live in a civilization that allows personal freedoms we're going to have to allow people to do things we think are mistakes.
wow. katy, holy cow. that is a good one. or ones i guess. very thoughtful!
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