equal rights – Coast Contact

Some of the people in my family are devoutly religious. None are in my immediate family. I am quite certain that they believe marriage is between a man and a woman. They believe it cannot be any other way. Homosexuality is, in their view, something to be hidden and something to be ashamed of. It must have been VERY difficult for Senator Rob Portman, who had taken a strong stand against gay marriage to learn that his 21 year old son is gay.

I personally find sexual relations between two people of the same sex to be revolting. Especially sex between two men. There was nothing funny about “I Love You Phillip Morris” starring Jim Carrey. To me it was horrifying.

Despite my feelings, I recognize that there are people in this world who are attracted to others of the same sex. They have the right to live their lives as happily as does the rest of society. Homosexual marriages will not impact my marriage in any way. The religious may believe that homosexual marriage will demean the basic principles of marriage. Those that have that belief probably also find all deviations from orthodox religion as unacceptable behavior too.

No one makes you associate with those you find an anathema to your views or beliefs. You are not required to associate with people of another religion, race, political party, etc. that you consider unacceptable.

“Modern Family” really is a profile on the early 21^st century as “The Jeffersons” were in the last part of the 20^th century.

I have no idea how the Supreme Court will rule on California’s Proposition 8 or DOMA. I would recommend the justices re-read the American Declaration of Independence and the preamble to the Constitution.

Equality is something for Everyone! No law should limit that right!

I saw the 60 Minutes presentation of interviews with President Obama and Mitt Romney. They did not impart anything consequential. Both men stated that their views on the direction America should take are significantly different. They are correct.

The most informative comments were at the end of each interview. Both were asked about their vision for the nation. Their responses were similar but the words they used, I believe are telling.

Romney used one word, Freedom. The opportunity to freely build the business you want. The idea of drawing the world’s best and brightest to the USA for innovation of new things.

Obama said he saw his objective to provide all Americans the opportunity to succeed without regard for their race, religion, sexual orientation, or other differences.

I am troubled by the Romney comment about the 47% of the population that pay no income taxes. “I’ll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.” I worked all my life and now I rely on Social Security and Medicare for the larger part of my income. I am no bum and keep my home in excellent condition. I pay my property taxes on time. I resent his implications. If you are part of the 47%, you should too!