[The Tower]

Originally Posted by Jason T.

I can't help it sometimes. LOL! I live in Texas.

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

Yeah, same goes for Louisiana. There are so many things I'm just so tired of hearing. I feel compelled to make generalizations sometimes. Okay, lots of times.

I know how you feel. You would think that living in the heart of West Hollywood, CA I would enjoy the most liberal of societies. HOWEVER--- I work for an evangelical christian-owned company. Of course, they aren't really allowed to preach/minister, but they DO offer a safe haven where evangelical whack-jobs can feel comfortable enough to speak their bigotry and intolerance openly without retribution. Yeah, I know, I know- why do I work there?? Eh, a job's, a job's, a job.... Besides there is a large minority of liberal minded, secular people there, so it's not all that bad.

My point is, when one is surrounded by all that stuff you just want to scream...

Originally Posted by dissention

My problem with Republicans lies not only in their lying ways, but their contempt for anyone who isn't a conservative. We're all sinners and are going to hell, in their eyes. They condemn gay people and say they're sinning or violating gods law, then turn around with a ludicrous statement like "I don't hate you, just your actions." Gimme a break. If they were people of god, theyd know that the bible clearly states that they have NO RIGHT to judge another person. Yet they do it anyways and say it's because they're god-fearing people.

Your whole diatribe was delicious, but this part was my favorite!

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Instead, he and the people who put him in power want a theocracy.

That's want those condescending mo-fo's want the bible-thumpers to believe. But I really think their main goal is to foster and continue the ever growing plutocracy.

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I think the Log Cabin Republicans provide a good service. I think their thought of working for change within the Republican party is noble and their seemingly endless up hill battle to promote change to promote the traditional definition of conservative values (less govt. less taxes, individual liberty, etc.)is admirable especially considering they are almost always defeated.
But, others will disagree, etc.

Yeah, well....... I don't think it's really the time for my fellow fags and dykes to abandon the platform of social conscience just for the sake of the almighty dollar. And no matter what anyone says, Log Cabin republicans are really only about ONE thing- pro-business. All that other stuff is just an attempt to create a platform. It is all Mammon, and I think it's disgusting. But that's just me.

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

Kerry and Edwards have both said that they will not support gay marriage. They support the states' right to decide, therefore they have no intention of intervening if a state wants to ban gay marriages. (And no doubt many will). Kerry seems to support equality in every way but this one. It's half-assed, to say the least.

I'm not interested in getting married. I AM married for all intents and purposes. However, at least I know that Kerry has no interest in actually PROMOTING bigotry and discrimination against gays, wheras Dubya is the biggest monster to ever occupy the White House with regard to this issue. Social change on this level takes decades and decades of time to eventually come to fruition. I can handle baby steps. Gay marriage is an inevitability. Even if I don't get the right to (which I could care less about for me personally), at least those in the not too distant future will be able to date, court, go to proms, be accepted and be able to be a part of and enjoy all the ceremonies of "partnership life" that hets have had for years.