On Sun, Feb 15, 2004 at 02:10:59PM -0500, Jim Sharkey wrote: > Erik Reuter wrote: > > >I have yet to see a clear statement from him that "Although I have > >irrational feelings about gay marriage, by my words and actions I do > >NOT support anti-gay marriage laws or constitutional amendments". > > This was not sufficiently clear? "I've always been a believer in > people's rights to do what they want in their private lives as long as > everyone involved is a consenting adult. That doesn't mean that I have > to like it, or champion it. It just means that I have to allow it to > happen. So me saying using the word "marriage" for gay unions makes > me uncomfortable doesn't mean that I'd oppose it, and it doesn't mean > that I'll never change my mind. "
No, it was not. Why did you leave the wiggle room about "doesn't mean I'd oppose it"? Would you oppose it? Change your mind about what? Opposing it? See my "yes or no question" in another email. > Do I need to join GLAAD and wear a pink triangle to satisfy you, > Erik? Is it okay with you if I have to actually figure things out for > myself, rather than take your word for it? What is your litmus test > to determine when a person is respectful enough of others' beliefs to > satisfy your standards? I'd like to see you talking about rational reasons instead of vague feelings that you can't explain. I'd like to know whether you would vote against imposing your unexplainable feelings on others. -- Erik Reuter http://www.erikreuter.net/ _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
