archenemy

finally, someone who understands me

Exactly what I was going to say. Gender, however, is a whole different story.

Sorry, but I am not following you. Forgive me for being a bit behind, I was not online yesterday. Even if I were, however, I doubt that I would be able to live up to your expectations of being able to take everything into account all at once--I'm just not that good. And I am certainly not looking to close this case, the discussion is far more important to me than any decision on the matter.

Looks like the other 50% are going to be looking for new jobs...

Are you implying that I put forth a witty quote? Thanks! Personally, I often learn just as much from one powerful statement than I do from a blithering scientific diatriabe. But to each her own.

I stated my post correctly. Your inability to understand or comprehend shouldn't end up in a 'correction'

1. Taking meth 2. Patronizing gay prostitutes 3. Diddling teenagers 4. Accepting bribes 5. Assaulting mistresses 6. Fixing contracts 7. Lying to the whole world Nope. Can't find 'em. Does it count if I myself was a teen when I diddled other teens?

That is a religious, not scientific conclusion. What we know scientifically to date is inconclusive, but certainly indicates that homosexuality has a significant genetic component, and thus is very analogous to race. My favorite test of this belief is from Savage; he asks, "Is there anything at all in this world that I can give you to let me put my dick in your mouth and leave it there until I have an orgasm?" Case closed.

The Seven Deadly Sins are not mentioned in the Bible

Somebody on NPR was speculating this morning that with such a slim margin, they're probably going to be tempted to make the same partisan plays and attempt similar corruption of the process. I'm afraid I agree with KK here, that we will probably see lots of rhetoric but little change. One can hope, though. I know it is idealistic, but perhaps somebody could look a little longer term and think about rebuilding the Nation or at least the Democratic Party in a better image. I hope folks will remember that the margin was, indeed, slim when they start talking about how "polarized" the nation is becoming.

Blowing this out of proportion? The road to my home is gone. My neighbors' homes are gone. Some of my friends' cars are gone. And also,I won't be able to go fishing for a bit. thank god for the sun today!

So what about non-religious heterosexual couples who get married (either in a church of convenience, in a Las Vegas shack, or by an ordained minister w/o a church, or whatever other permutation you can think of)? They are still considered "married" not "civil unioned" even though they aren't religious. Why would this option not then be available to homosexual couples? And what about homosexual couples who could marry in one of the churches that would perform a marriage for them? The state still does not recognize this as a marriage. The state is still defining and controlling marriage, religion, and the contract between two adults.

this is a clear statement of how I see this situation--thanx

AE - While you might not give a fuck what they call it, the distinction is very important to some. There are many Christians that I know that support civil unions, but want to make a distinction between a legal contract, and the sacrament of marriage. Much of the liberal spew on this subject is that a vocal minority (evangelicals) are trying to force legislation that the majority of Americans are oppposed to. However, when Americans have gone to the ballot box they have demonstrated otherwise. then my "decision" should be clear to you. The distinction is not important to me.

Yes, it is plural; hence the removal of the one on one communication I was referring to. And I agree with your live and let live sentiment.

I wish my calendar looked like that!!!

Wow, look at her spine. She could get a part in Species 4.

AE....can you please point my to the poll/study you are referring to? I haven't seen it, and find it interesting that in the cases where Americans have actually voted, this has not been the case. It was not a vote, it was a poll in Newsweek. However, I have read that an albeit slim majority of Americans are OK with gay unions in a number of publications. I wish I had a better memory--but I read so much that I simply cannot remember exactly where I read everything. Plus, I'm old. AE...make up your mind....Marriage (your original statement) or "unions" (follow up) do you mean civil unions???.....There is a difference...nonetheless....Forget Opinon polls...how about actual voting results Efforts to Ban Same-Sex Marriage / Civil Unions* / Domestic Partnerships* by Constitutional Amendment - The following table shows all popular vote results regarding state constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage, and in some cases civil unions and domestic partnerships. State, Date, Yes vote, No vote, Final outcome Far West: Alaska November 1998 68% (152,965), 32% (71,631), Yes Hawaii November 1998 69% (285,384), 31% (117,827), Yes [11] West: Nevada November 2002 67% (337,183), 33% (164,555), Yes Montana November 2004 67% (295,070), 33% (148,263), Yes Oregon November 2004 57% (1,028,546), 43% (787,556), Yes Utah November 2004 66% (593,297), 34% (307,488), Yes Midwest: Nebraska November 2000 70% (450,073), 30% (189,555), Yes [12] Missouri August 2004 71% (1,055,771), 29% (439,529), Yes Michigan November 2004 59%, (2,698,077) 41%, (1,904,319) Yes North Dakota November 2004 73% (223,572), 27% (81,716), Yes Ohio November 2004 62% (3,329,335), 38% (2,065,462), Yes Oklahoma November 2004 76% (1,075,216), 24% (347,303), Yes Kansas April 2005 70% (414,106), 30% (178,018), Yes South: Louisiana September 2004 78% (618,928), 22% (177,103), Yes [13] Arkansas November 2004 75% (753,770), 25% (251,914), Yes Georgia November 2004 76% (2,454,912), 24% (768,703), Yes Kentucky November 2004 75% (1,222,125), 25% (417,097), Yes Mississippi November 2004 86% (957,104), 14% (155,648), Yes Texas November 2005 76% (1,718,513), 24% (536,052), Yes Alabama June 2006 81% (734,746), 19% (170,399), Yes What am I supposed to make up my mind on? To me, a simpleton, marriage and union are the same thing. Two people who are in a committed relationship (long-term, but ideally for life and the hereafter)and share living expenses, etc etc etc. I don't give a fuck what they call it as long as it amounts to the same thing--equal rights , equal protection under the law, equal whatever. And thanks for the poll info.

Ditto on the BLEEP bullshit movie. I hated that and couldn't even watch the whole thing. Lame Lame Lame.

Oh, and in exchange for your helpful life lesson, I will give you a basic grammar lesson. The first person is "I; the second person is "you". If you use those words in the Lord's Prayer (which is what I am assuming you are referring to here, correct me if I'm wrong) then you learned to say it differently than I was trained to say it.

I just saw "The Cave" last night. The sexual imagry is very amusing, but the rest sucks.

Scary! I can't imagine being right there at the right time with the camera on the right spot. The odds...

I just wasted a bunch of coca-cola out through my nose.

He should be fired too.

That's what matters.