Comments for Jos76's Blog

Comment on Who is Jos76? by Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:18:04 +0000

Congratulations Joshua! …it’s been a very long time, it’s great to see all is well w/ you! Take Care

Comment on I’m gonna need to see some ID. by Jon Wulff

Jon Wulff — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:22:44 +0000

Very funny story! I linked to your AOL photo, in my blog. I wanted to give you credit, as the author:

Comment on Marriage or Civil Union by melesha12

melesha12 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:49:31 +0000

Too bad that in 2009 we still have to discuss oppression.

Comment on Marriage or Civil Union by Bill

Bill — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:40:26 +0000

Guys there is a great LGBT civil rights organization called the Empowering Spirits Foundation. They are very creative in how they approach this hot topic issue, in that they engage in service oriented activities in communities typically opposed to equal rights to foster thought and change for LGBT equality.

A friend of mine told me about it and I thought it was a great, positive approach to the issue. We had so much fun at the last event and it was great to give back to the community. Plus it was great to converse with others on the other side of the table in a way that wasn’t confrontational.

Anyway, this can be such a heated issue and I thought this was a unique approach.

Comment on My three sons by Timothy (TRiG)

Timothy (TRiG) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:14:08 +0000

That’s beautiful!

TRiG.

Comment on The Single Issue Voter by Timothy (TRiG)

Timothy (TRiG) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:08:28 +0000

Surely the main issue is human rights? It should be, anyway.

And that certainly includes gay rights.

It also includes abortion, but people on both sides of that knotty one can claim to be supporting human rights.

TRiG.

Comment on Paris, je t’aime by Timothy (TRiG)

Timothy (TRiG) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:05:30 +0000

I’m lucky in Ireland. Paris is just a very short hop. It also served as the starting point for both of my cross-Europe train holidays.

InterRail. Brilliant.

And I love Paris.

TRiG.

Comment on Working from the Inside by Timothy (TRiG)

Timothy (TRiG) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:00:30 +0000

I’ve heard some of the arguments against the welfare state, but since I’ve read a little Dickens I know they don’t work. I don’t understand right-wingers. They advocate a policy which was tried for years and which has been proven to fail dismally. Or do they think Dickens outlines a good working model?

TRiG.

Comment on Marriage or Civil Union by Timothy (TRiG)

Timothy (TRiG) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:56:54 +0000

I usually try my best to see both sides of an issue. On this one, I fail. I really cannot get my head around why anyone would want to ban same-sex marriage. There simply are no reasons.

TRiG.

Comment on Marriage or Civil Union by Carey

Carey — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:55:14 +0000

You know Jos, you might have seen this video on my blog or website, but earlier in the year Kathy and I went up to Harrisburg, PA. to help fight an amendment that they wanted to make to our state constitution which would basically make it illegal for gays and lesbians to even have civil unions or domestic partnerships in our state! (Absolutely ridiculous.)

Anyway, after the hearing, we met up with a mother of a lesbian woman and went to each and everyone of our senators and state reps. offices to tell them to OPPOSE this bill (House Bill 1250.)

While I was there, alot of times, we were talking to the Senators’ assistants, secretaries, etc. I asked everyone of them “Are you married?”

They said “Yes.” I then asked “How’s the marriage going?”

They would reply back and tell me how awesome marriage was and how wonderful their husband was and how life was just great.

I’d say “Awesome. But you do know that I love this woman that’s sitting right next to me and I want to spend my life with her. We even just bought a house together.”

They would just look at me. Then I’d ask “How’s your marraige NOW?”

And, of course, each and everyone of them said “Ohhh, well it’s still wonderful. Why wouldn’t it be?”

I said “My point exactly. The fact that we are 2 women and that we love each other has no bearing on you, your marriage or your life!”

Each and everyone said “Yes, I know. Believe me girls, I’m on your side with this one!”

It was just really interesting to interactive with folks, including the Senators who were kind enough to meet with us (one of which Andy Diniman) told us that even talking about this bill is an absolutely waste of time and it should never get past. He said it was really sad that we have take time out of our lives and busy schedules and sooo much stuff that THEY have to do to talk about this non-sense. It shouldn’t even need to be discussed. (Btw, he was on our side too and completely opposed this bill.)

Anyway, I know I’m being long winded and I apologize, but I want folks to know that you really need to get involved, even locally. Know what’s going on in your states, know what your senators and such are trying to get passed and when you don’t agree….TELL THEM ABOUT IT! The best way to tell them about it is going up there to their state office (or their local office,) then by phone and then lastly by emails and letters. Nothing beats an in person visit with a REAL LIFE STORY.

All of Our Gay Lives depend on it (in the U.S. anyway!)

Carey

http://www.OurGayLives.com
http://www.Gay-Marriage-Guide.com