Thank you, Charles Buchholtz, for this really logical and persuasive response. I think that these are very exciting times: it suddenly seems possible that gay marriage may actually become a reality within my lifetime! Though we bicker on the listserv, in University City we are actually quite spoiled by living in such an inclusive place. We sometimes forget that so many other places - in the world, in the country, in the state, in the city - are not so accepting. Some writers have sort of made light of the issue of gay marriage/religious dogma on this list today, perhaps forgetting that everyone doesn't enjoy the same freedom to live how they want to live, that we do here.
Melani Lamond In a message dated 2/19/04 7:03:23 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << From: FX Winkler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 14:51:27 -0800 (PST) Until it is scientifically proven that homosexuality is not 'a choice,' then the issue of gay marriage is not a civil rights issue. Religion is a choice in this country (freedom of religion" and all that.) But discrimination based on religious choice is considered a civil rights issue. Racial appearance (dark or light skin, etc) is not a choice, but discrimination based on racial appearance is considered a civil rights issue. It seems to me that discrimination against homosexuals is a civil rights issue, whether or not homosexuality is a "choice". Choice doesn't seem to have much to do with it. >> ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
