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Date Posted: 02:52:17 01/25/03 Sat
In reply to:
Starchild
's message, "Gays called "abherrent" (was: Re: Amerikan or American principles)" on 12:17:15 01/11/03 Sat
Starchild,
I am constantly confounded by this one. Let me try to explain.
I am heterosexual and have no concept of the feelings others experience for those of the same sex. I am also a female and have no concept of what goes on in the mind of a male most of the time. I am also Caucasian and have no concept of the down-deep feelings of any other culture. I am also a Christian and cannot accept the tenets of other religions. I do accept the tenets of mine, though. Christ came among us to teach us not to judge, lest we be judged. He taught us to live and let live and help our fellow man. End of sermon.
Now, to the practical side of the issue. I'm not sure what the homosexual community wants exactly. I have heard and read it is fair and equal treatment in society. To be recognized in marriages, inheritances, and contracts the same way heterosexual people are. I agree with this. In fact, I think that all such relationships should be entered into and guaranteed by nothing more than a legal contract. After all, there is nothing Holy or Sacred about a divorce court, or custody hearing, or a probate decision. When there is a breakdown among the humans involved in these things a judicial mandate is what ultimately settles it anyway because, thank God, He is too busy with the important things that concern us. Therefore, why not just let homosexual partners sign a contract about such things and heterosexual ones too. Much easier to adjudicate later if it becomes necessary to do so.
Now, as for military service, I subscribe to the idea of "Don't ask...Don't tell." Here is why. The military operates under different laws than the civilian population. They operate under the Code of Military Justice. It is necessary in order to operate a smooth-running fighting force. No single individual's needs, feelings, or preferences can be tolerated above the needs of the corps. Therefore, no one should be asked if they are homosexual. By the same token, no one should be asked if they have a sweetheart waiting back under the ole apple tree who might need their attention. The military is what it is, and necessary, and I am among those who respect it and honor all who choose to serve so that I might sleep safe tonight. I don't care if a million homosexuals join up as long as they are ready to take the oath they have accepted without bringing their own personality into it. Same for heterosexuals. Off base/off duty go your own way and enjoy your own life and be let alone about it as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else.
Last, but not least, in some folks' minds is the overt display of affection between partners. I know I am old and have olden views on this subject but, they are mine and I do not apologize for them. I do not like to see overt, public displays of affection between people of either homo or heterosexual bent. Those actions, to me, are classified as intimate. That very word denotes privacy and not meant for public consumption. A little more descretion in both communities of thought would be welcomed by me.
Well, that's about it. I welcome your response to what I have said.
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