In this, I agree with President Obama.
Obama told MTV he believes marriage is "between a man and a woman" and that he is "not in favor of gay marriage."
"I've stated my opposition to this. I think it's unnecessary," Obama told MTV. "I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage."
Are Same-Sex Marriage Opponents Bigots? Mark Ruffalo Thinks So
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The debate over same-sex marriage may still be raging, but Hollywood is not short on advocates for its legalization.
Among the most vocal supporters of same-sex marriage are the stars of "The Kids Are Alright," a movie released two weeks ago centering around a same-sex couple. Julianne Moore and Annette Bening play a married lesbian couple with two kids, while Mark Ruffalo plays the family's sperm donor.
Ruffalo, who will play The Incredible Hulk in the upcoming "Avengers" movie, has been outspoken about his position on the issue. He said in a recent interview, "There’s a debate going on about gay marriage and whether children can be raised in an ‘unconventional’ family and go on to be sexually healthy, viable, productive people – that’s all used as an argument against gay marriage. It’s so ridiculous to me."
"It’s the last dying, kicking, screaming, caged animal response to a world that is changing," he explained, "a world that’s leaving a lot of those old, bigoted, un-accepting views behind. It’s over.”
Judging by the results of California's Proposition 8 battle in 2008, it's not over yet. But with increased interest in movies and television programs like "The Kids Are Alright" and "Modern Family," which portray same-sex families as healthy and responsible, Ruffalo's argument might hold some weight.
Are Same-Sex Marriage Opponents Bigots?
Among the most vocal supporters of same-sex marriage are the stars of "The Kids Are Alright," a movie released two weeks ago centering around a same-sex couple. Julianne Moore and Annette Bening play a married lesbian couple with two kids, while Mark Ruffalo plays the family's sperm donor.
Ruffalo, who will play The Incredible Hulk in the upcoming "Avengers" movie, has been outspoken about his position on the issue. He said in a recent interview, "There’s a debate going on about gay marriage and whether children can be raised in an ‘unconventional’ family and go on to be sexually healthy, viable, productive people – that’s all used as an argument against gay marriage. It’s so ridiculous to me."
"It’s the last dying, kicking, screaming, caged animal response to a world that is changing," he explained, "a world that’s leaving a lot of those old, bigoted, un-accepting views behind. It’s over.”
Judging by the results of California's Proposition 8 battle in 2008, it's not over yet. But with increased interest in movies and television programs like "The Kids Are Alright" and "Modern Family," which portray same-sex families as healthy and responsible, Ruffalo's argument might hold some weight.
Are Same-Sex Marriage Opponents Bigots?
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As for being taught in schools, I'm not sure completely keeping it silent is the right way to go. Regardless of how you feel about homosexuality, its a part of everyday life for alot of people. Children are going to have to become familiar with sexual orientations that are different from their own. Children also need to know that it is ok to be gay. Homosexual education, whether you want it or not, is needed in today's society.
"Children are going to have to become familiar with sexual orientations that are different from their own." How absorbed. That is why we have parents and their homes to deal with sexual issues. But you want to bring it into the classroom. Homosexual Education, whether you want it or not, will NEVER be needed in today's society.
My son is a teacher in Northern CA. He is married and has two children. He very much opposed to homosexuality being taught to children in any form. If you get your way. You will take away his religious and moral right NOT to teach your immoral behaviour. Are you saying that you will force him to teach homosexuality in his classroom?
Also, I dont understand what you mean by "The desire to have a sexual relation with the same sex is so overwhelming that you will do and sacrifice anything to be in a same sex relation. It is like an addiction." Is this your idea of how people "become gay"? Because they desire another person of the same sex? If thats your position then, yeah, I agree. Much the same as a heterosexual person desires a person of the opposi...
Also, I dont understand what you mean by "The desire to have a sexual relation with the same sex is so overwhelming that you will do and sacrifice anything to be in a same sex relation. It is like an addiction." Is this your idea of how people "become gay"? Because they desire another person of the same sex? If thats your position then, yeah, I agree. Much the same as a heterosexual person desires a person of the opposite sex. All Im saying is that I have never had any desire to be with a man. I have always had physical and emotional attraction to women. Not because I wanted to, thats just what I have always had. Im not saying I was born gay, I have no idea how sexual orientation "starts" or "happens". I just know that I am ridiculed for something that I wish I didnt feel. I cant switch it...or I would. I dont wish to change your opinion about a homosexual lifestyle. If you disagree with it then that is completely your choice to make, and if thats what you see fit to teach your children, that is also your choice. Even I have reservations when it comes to some of the crap gay rights activists try to feed the public. And dont even get me started on gay pride parades, they are ridiculous. But I will say that being gay really is not something that I chose, I agree with alot of what you have said, but I hope you respect some of what I have said also.
You have now crossed over into my religious rights and freedom. My son will have a religious right NOT to teach this program, because the program will conflict with his Biblical religious rights. If he doesn't teach this program, should he get fired?
I hear what you are saying about our children should get along and tolerate all other children, regardless of any background, and yes even a homosexual child. You say that you can't switch. We can switch anything if we want. Now if you are talking abo...
No I do not by any means think your son should be fired for refusing to abide by the program. Does your son teach at a religious school? Because if he does I'm very surprised that a school like that would even begin to think about a program of this nature. Obviously I do not feel the same as you do about religion. I have nothing against a strong faith in a person though. I was born with the right to choose my faith and so were you. I would never hold religion against anyone, even if it causes us to disagree.
Im not saying I cant switch and be in a relationship with a man..anyone could switch really, you could choose to live with a man, or an alien for th...
No I do not by any means think your son should be fired for refusing to abide by the program. Does your son teach at a religious school? Because if he does I'm very surprised that a school like that would even begin to think about a program of this nature. Obviously I do not feel the same as you do about religion. I have nothing against a strong faith in a person though. I was born with the right to choose my faith and so were you. I would never hold religion against anyone, even if it causes us to disagree.
Im not saying I cant switch and be in a relationship with a man..anyone could switch really, you could choose to live with a man, or an alien for that matter. Im not saying that the physical act of "sex" is not a choice..yes..I choose to sleep with my girlfriend every night. Im saying that I do not choose to feel this way, emotionally. I could never connect emotionally with a man. I could live with him and have sex with him yes, but I am deeply in love with a woman. If it is a sin for me to continue living my life with another woman then so be it. But I wont give that all up and "make due" with a man regardless of what anyone says. I understand you disagree with that, but I hope that maybe I have cleared up what homosexual people mean when they say it is not a choice. We dont mean the physical act of sex, it is the attraction and connection to the same sex that we dont choose.
PS. your paragraph stopped right in the middle of a word so if you had more to say after "Now if you are talking abo..." put it into your next reply so that I can see what you said :) Thanks
"SAFE SEX." Why in God's name do you want to encourage sex between children that don't know the first thing about having a family? Children having children. That is why we have over 2 Million abortions a year. Are you serious?
My son teaches in a public school. It is clear that all Private schools would not even consider this program. You still did not answer my question. What should he do? For him their is only one decision. His religious convictions and his job would be at stake. Does he NOT comply and loose his job? Is the homosexual community willing to force my son out of his job?
No, I disagree with encouraging sex between teenagers. But I'm also a realist, would you rather teach them abstinence, abstinence, abstinence only to have them do it anyways and unsafely, or teach the abstinence but also make sure that they know that if they are not going to follow what youre saying, then there are contraceptive options available to them.. I'm not saying I agree with sex in highschool, I'm only saying it happens very, VERY often and I dont think its a terrible idea to say. "I would rather you not, but if youre going to, please be smart." If you disagree thats fine, but thats my position.
Again, you are lumping every homosexual person with activists. Perhaps if your son disagrees with what he is being required to teach in a public school system, he would be more comfortable i...
No, I disagree with encouraging sex between teenagers. But I'm also a realist, would you rather teach them abstinence, abstinence, abstinence only to have them do it anyways and unsafely, or teach the abstinence but also make sure that they know that if they are not going to follow what youre saying, then there are contraceptive options available to them.. I'm not saying I agree with sex in highschool, I'm only saying it happens very, VERY often and I dont think its a terrible idea to say. "I would rather you not, but if youre going to, please be smart." If you disagree thats fine, but thats my position.
Again, you are lumping every homosexual person with activists. Perhaps if your son disagrees with what he is being required to teach in a public school system, he would be more comfortable in a Private school. There are plenty of subjects that teachers may have issues teaching. Your son is not being forced out of his job by homosexuals. It is his choice whether or not he would like to remain teaching and deal with the program. He has the choice whether he wants to quit public school and go to private. You cant very well say he is being forced out of his job. He is refusing to do his job up to the standards that the school system now requires. As far as that is concerned he either teaches the new program or he finds another job elsewhere, either way it is his choice to stay or leave. No one is forcing anything on him.
You are so right. LEAVE OUT ALL RELIGION AND ANY FORM OF HOMOSEXUALITY BEHAVIOUR. Just teach our youth the basics in Education. That is why they are their.
Haven't you heard of S.T.D. Unprotected or not. There is still a chance that they could transfer a S.T.D. or get pregnant. So it's OK, just tell them. If you are going to have sex just do it SAFE? Are you really kidding me? You are willing to put at risk for LIFE a teenagers life, just so these teens can have sex?
Who bombed Pearl Harbor? Was it not Japan? Were all Japaneese people for the invasion? No. There were many who loved this country. It was those who had power and control of the masses. It is the ones who are organized and have power and control of the homosexual agenda that is speaking for everyone else. That in fact may make you look bad, but that is the fact.
So is what you are saying. If my son dosen't like the programs that he is having to teach these students. That he needs to find somewhere els...
You are so right. LEAVE OUT ALL RELIGION AND ANY FORM OF HOMOSEXUALITY BEHAVIOUR. Just teach our youth the basics in Education. That is why they are their.
Haven't you heard of S.T.D. Unprotected or not. There is still a chance that they could transfer a S.T.D. or get pregnant. So it's OK, just tell them. If you are going to have sex just do it SAFE? Are you really kidding me? You are willing to put at risk for LIFE a teenagers life, just so these teens can have sex?
Who bombed Pearl Harbor? Was it not Japan? Were all Japaneese people for the invasion? No. There were many who loved this country. It was those who had power and control of the masses. It is the ones who are organized and have power and control of the homosexual agenda that is speaking for everyone else. That in fact may make you look bad, but that is the fact.
So is what you are saying. If my son dosen't like the programs that he is having to teach these students. That he needs to find somewhere else to teach? My son has a constitutional right not to teach this homosexual program. The freedom of religion and not the freedom from religion. You have this so backwards. First of all. This is clearly a homosexual indoctrination program. It has NOTHING to do with the Education of the mind. His religious prohibits him from teaching this program. The school will be under a law suit if they even attempts to force him to teach this immoral program. It's like forcing a Dr. to perform an abortion when his religious convictions to do so.
PS if your son doesnt like what he has to teach, he needs another job. He has a constitutional right not to teach it, and if he doesnt fulfill his duties on the job, then he should be terminated.
Also, you practice freedom OF religion. Many people have the constitutional right to practice freedom FROM religion. Thats what public school is for. Maybe your son should get a job at a Catholic school..if not, then he should suck it up and teach what he is supposed to teach. His constitutional right stands...seek employment elsewhere if he doesnt like it. It seems to me he is just picking a fight for the sake of fighting. There are plenty of places that would be happy to have him teach nothing but reading, writing, arithmetic...and of course, religious studies.
Once decay starts, it just keeps going.
I have friends that I disagree with and we are still friends. Amazing how intolerant they are.
A DISORDER.
As in it's not the right way to be. Marriage? MARRIAGE????
One of the most sacred of all commitments made by a man and a woman is now being attacked by homos and lesbians in a "I should have a turn too" mentality. They come together in rallies wearing bizarre costumes and proclaiming their sickness to be a choice. Pandering politicos support their premise, thinking of votes for themselves. That is why this abomination even exists.
Out of the closet? Fine! Now get some help! Marriage for homos and lesbians is not an oracle of the future and a changing 'new' world; it's the result of the ongoing breakdown of our society and a harbinger of the dark future if this kind of thing is allowed to progress.
Not cool or attractive in the slightest!
If my position disgusts you, think of how yours disgusts me! And you want to laud the practice of disgusting, amoral sexual acts and promote it world wide. Not only that; you want everyone to embrace homosexuality as if it's 'just another choice'. To me, THAT is disgusting. But, each to his own said the old lady as she kissed the cow's ass.
Update:
I just read your profile. I found that other than your stand on gays, we think very similarly. You feel as you do about gays; I feel as I do. If homos want to have civil unions for the purpose of asset sharing at the death of one of the parties, and if they can derive all the legal benefits therefrom, and have their 'wedding' ceremonies amongst themselves and their friends (much like traditional marriage) then why all this in your face hooplah? I suspect it is for the mainstreaming of homosexuality, to which I am vehemently opposed.
You see, I get very angry about what is going on with all of this PC nonsense trying to disguise it all. Perhaps you found my answer over the top; I do that intentionally to piss of the leftists. They all hate me! That means I'm doing the job.
I think that sometimes people who don't know me read things that I write farsically and take my words at face value. Though I abhor the homo lifestyle, I don't hate them for being that way; I don't think they can help it. It's the almost militant way they come at straight people demanding to not only be accepted but embraced for their lifestyle. And if one doesn't, they are 'bigots', 'racists', 'mean spirited and hurtful RWNJs, et al. Those people 'stick in my craw', so I like to fight back by saying things that affect the same result in them.
Did you catch the update to the post? Your page indicates a lot of things that we are in agreement on. I think we crossed wires too. Let's be friends.
When I was in the Corp. during the 60's. I can't even imagine being in a engagement with the enemy and having some other Marine hit on me. Let's just say this. They get rid of them during boot. No military warrior needs that type of disgusting problem.
This is why I will never accept the homosexual lifestyle. I will however love the homosexual. If you want to practice your lifestyle in the privacy of your own home. That is your choice. Please don't force our children to accept the homosexual lifestyle as normal and a moral alternative lifestyle.
This is to all the homosexual organizations. "YOU HAD BETTER STAY AWAY FROM MY CHILDREN AND AWAY FROM MY CHILDRENS SCHOOLS." This is America and the majority of the people have spoken. Go back into your closet where you belong.