So a lot of people are posting about prop 8 right now so I thought I would jump on the band wagon. So here's the thing I have many close friends that chosen to live an alternate life style. I have never looked at them or treated them different. As a matter of fact I feel as though they are some of the most genuine people I know. Due to this prop 8 frenzy I have heard a lot of negative things said by BOTH parties and I just dont get it. Why do differences in people always lead to hate or slanders? I understand that we all have different opinions and lifestyles but why does that have to come between us?
This whole prop 8 conversation has really caused me to look at my views on my own life and those around me. While I understand what voting YES on prop 8 stands for I also feel as though we should allow people to live the way they chose. I feel as though we are dictating the kinds of lives people need to live in order to be considered normal. I know this comes as a surprise to some, but I have quite moderate views when it comes to politics and a major part of me is all about letting the individual chose for themselves. Its their lives. How often do we want to be left alone in making decisions that make us happy.
Now Im not writing this to get a ton of responses (that would have to constitute in people even reading my blog period) that are driven towards educating me on the situation and future repercussions if the majority votes NO on prop 8. I am well aware of what is being "speculated" of what is to come. I write this to let everyone know that there has been a clarion call by the prophet to stand up for the traditional family and vote yes on prop 8 and I intend to answer that call.
The point of this blog was to illustrate the fact that just because I believe in the traditional family, its values, and all that the FAMILY PROCLAMATION stands for, I do not hate nor see the reason to cut down others lifestyles and choices. I really wish the best for everyone and their lives pursuits. This is how life is and is going to be as long as we are here, so lets put away the swords and daggers and work towards a better life for everyone.
*I never get preachy or spiritual this was a really weird blog post for me but it has been on my mind a lot. Feel free to tease and make fun of me.*
7 comments:
i agree with your view points and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
you rock, Chris.
so i guess i read your blog now
Hey bud,I think that your comments are well written, I hope that people appreciate your sincerity and understand the message you are posting out!
blog friends for life christ rodriguez! don't forget it!
Chris,
You don't know me but I love your blog its so insightful!!! I really do think that your thoughtfulness towards prop 8 shows a caliber of thought not found in the blogosphere. Here is to many more profound, intraregional, and superb posts.
JUst so you know, the No on 8 campaign is way more intolerant and hateful than the yes, trust me. I am the one getting cussed out and flipped off at because I am simply exercising my FREEDOM to CHOOSE and speak out for the definition of a union between and Man and woman be called marriage. LEt the other unions exist with the same rights and freedoms, but don't let them call it marriage because it isn't. It's like enjoying the color yellow and trying to call it green. Both accepted but clearly not the same thing. OK, you heard what I had to say, now the beard things is GREAT!
Great blog Chris! Oh...Congrats,...I heard you were engaged,......What's his name?
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