Today is a good day if you happen to be gay and are looking to get married. I had just discussed the notion of the value of marriage itself within American society. Even though the divorce rate is up to 50% today in comparison to the 1950's where marriages and childbirths where at an all time high, people still want to get married. What is interesting though is the fact that more and more heterosexuals are not wanting to get married and in opposition more same-sex couples are. Today Jamie Gayle and Robin Petrovic of Cook County in Illinois where granted Civil union, which is obviously a first for our states. It is fascinating to see how many gay couples want marriage considering how many straight couples increasingly do not in fear or divorce and breaking social norms. It is arguable that reason so many gay couples may want marriage is solely because of equality-much like woman not having the right to vote 50 years ago-which seems absurd to us today. Regardless of reasoning, this is a step up for Illinois because we are one of the very few states now that allow same-sex marriage. I'm proud of the fact that we are breaking social norms and looking at gays as equals rather than inferiors. This poses a step up for the gay community, and a step in the right direction for the entire nation.
link: http://www.suntimes.com/5712829-417/gay-couples-line-up-for-licenses-as-illinois-civil-union-law-takes-effect.html
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Maddow vs. Cooper
Rachel Maddow believes that network anchors should come out of the closet openly to the public simply being network anchors. Her most recent comments led to speculation whether or not she was specifically referring to Anderson Cooper, even though she insists they were not. Either way, Anderson Cooper, though never openly stating to the public that he is gay, has been photographed with his partner on a few occasions. This obviously leads to the public automatically assuming her comments may covertly be directed towards the popular CNN anchor.
Maddow stated, "I do think that if you're gay you have a responsibility to come out." when referring to network anchors. She uses the word "responsibility" which I personally find a little bit forward because it is by no means anyone's responsibility who is homosexual to come out. A person's sexuality, whatever it may be, is their business and only their business. It may be believed to be a concern solely when it comes to personal views on politics-left wing or right wing, but if he stays neutral on his show, it should not be a big deal. Coming out is no ones "responsibility" as it already hard enough for any individual who is gay. In contrast, Maddow's comments where irresponsible and uncalled for.
Maddow stated, "I do think that if you're gay you have a responsibility to come out." when referring to network anchors. She uses the word "responsibility" which I personally find a little bit forward because it is by no means anyone's responsibility who is homosexual to come out. A person's sexuality, whatever it may be, is their business and only their business. It may be believed to be a concern solely when it comes to personal views on politics-left wing or right wing, but if he stays neutral on his show, it should not be a big deal. Coming out is no ones "responsibility" as it already hard enough for any individual who is gay. In contrast, Maddow's comments where irresponsible and uncalled for.
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