“[There is] no question that many average gay Americans want the official sanction of marriage for the best of reasons: to honor passionate commitment and lifelong relationships. It’s essential for those who defend the traditional definition of marriage to make the case that marriage is worth preserving, when the consequences of winning the debate include disappointment, humiliation, and anger among gay people who wish to be married.”
This post is worthy of a full read - comments included. I would only add that – it seems to me – there is no question that history has proven the superiority of a committed, monagomous, male-female nuclear family for the protection of the young, and in the longer term, continuation of the human race.
Traditional marriage is the “gold standard” of human relationships, and not all who try can or will succeed. But is that reason enough to lower the standard?
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
THE AUDACITY OF LIPSTICK
Don Surber’s proposed title for Gov. Sarah Palin’s forthcoming book.
If only the Democrat Party symbol were a moose ....
If only the Democrat Party symbol were a moose ....
A BULLY ADMINISTRATION
“[M]ore than one Chrysler senior creditor has corroborated Thomas Lauria’s allegation that the Obama administration threatened them with public attacks if they didn’t surrender their contractual rights. One of their sources says that the Obama team comprises some of the worst ‘ends justify the means’ people he’s ever encountered.”
Paraphrasing Glenn Reynolds, the country is in the very best of [Mafia] hands.
Paraphrasing Glenn Reynolds, the country is in the very best of [Mafia] hands.
HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Does politically correct institutional stupidity constitute a hostile work environment?
During the nine years I’ve worked there, my company never had a word to say during the annual flu season (beyond facilitating flu shots).
Now with the new administration – and the swine flu panic – we've had “emergency preparations” to work at home in case the building is closed, and now the obligatory “cover when you cough” and ”wash your hands while singing 'Happy Birthday’” signs have been posted in every restroom.
Shouldn’t that be considered a “hostile work environment” for anyone with even an ounce of usable brain tissue?
During the nine years I’ve worked there, my company never had a word to say during the annual flu season (beyond facilitating flu shots).
Now with the new administration – and the swine flu panic – we've had “emergency preparations” to work at home in case the building is closed, and now the obligatory “cover when you cough” and ”wash your hands while singing 'Happy Birthday’” signs have been posted in every restroom.
Shouldn’t that be considered a “hostile work environment” for anyone with even an ounce of usable brain tissue?
SOME THOUGHTS ON AN EARLIER POST
Reflecting on my earlier post, I noted the DC City Council voted in favor of gay marriage despite overwhelming opposition of the black community. The following day, there was a demonstration outside the Council offices in favor of a DC school voucher program for which the City Council is notably unenthusiastic.
The Democrats (DC is a wholly-owned Democrat subsidiary) continue to infuriate their largest, most loyal - and monolithic - voting bloc. How long this will continue before the black community realizes it’s being used and starts to leave the plantation?
The Democrats (DC is a wholly-owned Democrat subsidiary) continue to infuriate their largest, most loyal - and monolithic - voting bloc. How long this will continue before the black community realizes it’s being used and starts to leave the plantation?
SMOKERS TEED OFF
“The city of Spokane just tried to ban smoking on its four public golf courses, only to be stymied by an outcry from players and smoking rights advocates.”
‘Washington state is among the least hospitable places for smokers, with no smoking allowed in any public indoor space, or outside within 25 feet of a door or window. But the proposed smoking ban on public links has struck a nerve, in part because of the vastness of golf courses.”
"’If I was just walking and somebody was 300 feet away, I'm bothering them?’ avid smoker and golfer Greg Presley told the Spokane parks board during a public hearing. ‘We've got to have some common sense.’"
Oops! There’s that pesky “c-phrase” again. No one is his right mind could ever accuse the government of having common sense.
‘Washington state is among the least hospitable places for smokers, with no smoking allowed in any public indoor space, or outside within 25 feet of a door or window. But the proposed smoking ban on public links has struck a nerve, in part because of the vastness of golf courses.”
"’If I was just walking and somebody was 300 feet away, I'm bothering them?’ avid smoker and golfer Greg Presley told the Spokane parks board during a public hearing. ‘We've got to have some common sense.’"
Oops! There’s that pesky “c-phrase” again. No one is his right mind could ever accuse the government of having common sense.
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