I hope everyone realizes that SCOTUS is going to rule on whether or not gay marriage should be legal across the board, this month. Most people who understand the constitution believe it's unconstitutional to deny same sex couples legal marriage. This is why I was never in favor of people voting on things like this. I don't want my civil rights determined by the average person in the US the same way I wouldn't want the rights of a Christian conservative to be determined by the average person. The is why we have a constitution.
In any event, here's an article that talks about how activists are preparing for the SCOTUS ruling.
New Mexico Pastor Steve Smothermon says he is ready to go to jail to protect his religious freedom. And he is not the only one.
Smothermon
is one of more than 50,000 people who have signed a pledge to engage in
social disobedience if the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling this
month that would legalize same sex marriage across the country.
"We
want to help people, but we are not going to be forced by the
government and society or the politically correct to say we are going to
believe in it," said Smothermon, senior pastor of Legacy Church in
Albuquerque. "If they said, 'Listen pastor, we are going to put you in
jail if you don't honor this.' I am going to say, 'Then put me in jail.'
"
What can you say to that? Put him in jail then.
You can read the rest here. It's an interesting article that goes into more detail about the history of same sex marriage and how it has been handled by both political parties over the years. And things seem to be constantly changing.
Growing support for same sex marriage among young Republicans, polling
data and the fact it is already legal in 37 states and the District of
Columbia is enough for some in the party to say it is time to let the
issue go.
The Relentlessly Gay Yard
This is where I have to wonder about gay news publications. I saw this in one online gay publication and didn't know it went this far into detail. Evidently, a straight woman's yard in Baltimore has been dubbed "relentlessly gay" and neighbors want her to tone it down...or else. Yes, a straight woman was targeted for having a yard that is too gay.
After the woman was threatened by neighbors she posted the note and it's receive a lot of attention.
Then she started a gofundme campaign seeking $5,000 dollars for more rainbow yard ornaments and she's received $12,000 so far.
Needless to say... I need more rainbows... Many, many more rainbows….
So, I am starting this fundraiser so I can work to make my Home even More "relentlessly gay" If we go high enough, I will see if I can get a Rainbow Roof!
Because my invisible relentlessly gay rainbow dragon should live up there in style!
Only one comment from me. Before Tony and I lived in a private home, we lived in a town house community for the first ten years we were together. There were HOA rules that everyone had to follow. Strict rules. I'm talking Catholic school rules. Those rules ranged from having ONLY tan umbrellas outside to approval of all landscaping. You couldn't put up colored Christmas lights, only white lights. As far as I know there is no HOA in this woman's neighborhood so maybe the neighbors that find her yard art offensive should move to places that police these things.
New Era For Gay Rights
A lot of people think that if SCOTUS rules in favor of legalizing same sex marriage all of our problems are over. However, there is a lot to consider.
There are a number of ongoing realities to take into account. There is
no federal law protecting L.G.B.T. Americans against discrimination in
employment, housing, or public accommodation. That means that, in some
places, they can be legally married but then legally fired for doing so.
The prevalence of serious health issues and homelessness among L.G.B.T.
youth remains disproportionately high. And the global human-rights
abuses against L.G.B.T. people are, of course, staggering.
The rest is here. It's an interesting article that takes what you already know to another level. I don't always link the the New Yorker because I often find them too elitist...pee elegant...for my own taste. However, this mentions a few interesting points that everyone should know.
American Star
American Star II
