Bittersweet

[kproche]

My mood is classically ambivalent.

I'm thrilled about Obama's election.

I'm saddened by the fact that 52% of the electorate apparently want to erase our marriage.

I can respect that this is a matter of deep conviction for some of them. I hope that our public presence as a committed, loving couple may make some people rethink their positions.

My anger, however, is reserved for those supporters of 8 who in their zeal to push the amendment through, resorted to lies to trick people into voting for it.
If they are so certain their religious interpretation is righteous, how could they be so blatantly sinful as to bear false witness?

I'm not locking anyone out of my friends-list over this. I will confront them with that question if I discover they voted yes on 8.

Comments

[targeter.livejournal.com]

Hi Ann,

Your husband might be interested to know that HIV/AIDS (to the best of my knowledge - I don't have references to back this up off the top of my head, but I could probably find them) is currently primarily transmitted between heterosexual individuals rather than homosexual individuals. From what I've been told, this is due at least in part to the amount of targeted ads, education and vigilance among the homosexual community about HIV/AIDS since they were made aware of the epidemic, and the general view among the heterosexual community that they aren't at risk and therefore don't need to use a condom or other barrier during intercourse of any kind.

In response to "c.", I wish him luck finding an insurance company which only insures clients whose life actions, moral standards, and choices conform with his view of 'wisdom.' If he decides to eschew insurance entirely and pay out of pocket, he may have far more success with this, and see the true expense of his views.

Laura

[ann-totusek.livejournal.com]

I'm reporting his argument, not agreeing with it.