Response to an op-ed on gay marriage

There was an interesting op-ed in my morning paper (a few weeks back) which I think was written to merely express this person's dislike for same sex marriage. Instead of writing strongly about one point and making a good argument, this person wrote about a couple of points that didn't relate or really make his argument.

First this person said that same sex marriage is against the natural law and the laws of nature. Yes, they wrote it both ways, and I'm not sure why.

Uh, when did nature write a law book that defined marriage? Was this person wanting to talk about sex and procreation? If so, they never mentioned it. Now clearly nature in terms of sex did not write a law that defines marriage, for we all know two people do not need to be married to produce offspring.

Second, if marriage is for the sole purpose of procreation, then does that mean sterile males or barren females should not be allowed to get married? If procreation is to determine that ability for people to be married, does that mean nature allows for polygamy? How many females will a stud, on any type of farm, mate with during the mating season? How many flowers will pollenate with different flowers to produce more fruits, vegetables, and other blooms? Also, why did nature allow for single cell organism to exist and reproduce asexually, if a male and female are to be together in one union?

The person then continued on to reference the Judge in California who over turned Prop 8. The writer just made the point that "we don't want it". They wrote the students don't want homework and people driving fast don't want speeding tickets. Yet, this is an issue that a judge is forcing us to face, and "we" don't want. I must ask, who is "we"? In their examples, they isolated two groups of people that define things they don't want. I ask again, who is "we" that does not want to work with an accept the issue of same sex marriage?

The person did leave their name at the end of their piece. I must say though, for a Reverend, I expected something that was written better. At least they did not try to bring religion into their weak argument.

Starting over

Even though I post stuff on Tumblr, I think I'm going to resurrect the blog I started here. I have mentioned before on Twitter that I have thought about closing my Tumblr, but will keep it open for the time being and attached to this blog. I had more to say, but drawing a blank from tweaking some of the settings on here. I know some people have their views against using Blogger, but I was just too lazy to create a place on one of the other sites.

I hope people will comment on my posts.

Credit Crisis

This afternoon I went to my mailbox to collect the mail, and luckily there were no bills. Instead I found a bunch of offers for credit cards - Amex Delta Skymiles, Citi AAdvantage, Discover (that is still around?). I have to ask, credit crisis?

We're in a credit crisis, and yet the companies are still mailing out these offers? If people with good credit are now being turned down, why take the time to fill out an application. Is it a game now to see what and how much credit one can get? A word to the companies; go green and stop wasting paper with these mailings until your situation is fixed. I don't think trying to attract and possibly approve more people for more credit is going to help anyone in the near future.

Keny Ryker

He was one of the first porn images I ever saw. What a stud!

California Gay Marriage

It has been reported by gossip and entertainment news that Tila Tequila credits herself for the passing of gay marriage in California. Uh, What?! Did I miss something? Yes Tila, you single handedly persuaded the California judges to allow homosexual marriages. Now, just how do you, Tila, plan to get the people of California to vote in favor of homosexual marriage in November?

Damien Crosse

I'm not a big fan, follower, of luster of "Damien Crosse", but this is a pretty hot photo taken by Joe Oppendisano.

Monday

The heat continues, and I think my a/c has finally caught up. I also made it to the gym today and had a god back work out. I'm still trying to get my arms as pumped as they used to be. Well, that is before I started slacking off. I'm also trying to rearrange my diet so my abs are once visible again. Yet, it is tough with a lot of early summer parties, get togethers, and drinks! I hope everyone had a good wweekend, and have a great week.