abolished was overruled yesterday by the majority of the party leaders. This means that gay marriages are really here to stay in Canada. So now we have to all turn our attention to the US and see if we can't support them through all of this. What do you think it will take to get the American Politicians to see gay american's sides of this issue? What do you think that gay Canadians can do in their aid?
2006-12-08 17:52:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
You have done it. you have proven where the land of the free really is. and noone has turned to a pillar of salt, or been destroied by holy vengful fire.
but if you really wish to do more, approach it from a human rights standpoint. the american government is so big on fighting all human rights violators, if you make it look like they are violating human rights(which they are) it will at least get their notice.
2006-12-08 17:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
My hope is that the power and leverage of the fundies will dwindle with the self-re-examination of the Republican Party and hopefully a return to true conservative values--which if honestly applied means the government (particuculairly the federal government) should butt out.
What I am concerned about is that the gay/lesbian movement does not become solely centered on the issue. There are a lot of other issues. And I am not certain that simply being admitted to the paternalistic insitution of marriage so that gays/lesbians can be all equal and "accpetable" should be the end all and be all.
I want more radical social change continued and all the rest of the prejudice dealt with (like the failuure of Yahoo to clean up this forum).
I am afraid that if gay marriage is made the only issue it will be like First Wave feminism. It died with suffrage and it took 50 years for it to be resurrected so that the social revolution could continue.
2006-12-08 19:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by beckychr007 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think Americans will see that the world has not come to an end because of Canada, and that the country has not fallen into the ocean. Gay rights are becoming increasingly stronger with time, and America will have to adapt soon, too.
Of course, the holier-than-thou religious fanatics who love to hate (and who use the bible to justify their intolerance & bigotry) will kick up a fuss, but even their threats of how the world will end or how Jesus won't tolerate this will lose any impact. People will learn that their superstitions have no merit -- whether they like it, or not.
2006-12-08 23:28:14 · answer #3 · answered by SB 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm happy that gay marriage is legal in Canada. I'm hoping that it will be legalized here in the U.S soon.
If people are more educated about the gay lifestyle, then they will eventually accept it. If they learn more about it and get used to it then they will have no problem about it.
Most people were brought up to believe that gays were bad or sick, and that it takes a man and a woman to raise children. If they learn that gays and lesbians are good people and that they are completely capable of raising kids, then they will accept it.
----October♥
2006-12-08 18:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by Manx 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, since they have been convinced that if gay folks are allowed to marry that the world would fall to pieces, I suppose just living their lives and enjoying the freedom they have would be the best thing!
I would ask that gay Canadians think kind thoughts towards their American counter-parts and hope for us, the best!
2006-12-08 17:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by D B 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Man, I have no clue. It seems like it will never happen. America is way behind the times on this issue. I dont know if the people that make the laws would actually pass it. I agree that it should be legal and I voted for it too.
2006-12-08 19:47:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have nothing against gays and am tired of the issue. Let them get married and have children. It is not my issue how they do it as long as it is properly screened and regulated. I do not believe in discrimination. Hate is wrong. That said, I wish it was put to rest. Let's worry about soldiers in Afghanistan, the environment, South American poverty and Israeli-Palestinian relations instead.
2006-12-08 18:38:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am glad that this has happened in Canada. I'm not living in North America, I can't suggest an effective way to change US views on the matter, but bless you for trying,
Rose P.
2006-12-09 12:05:19 · answer #8 · answered by rose p 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not surprised by Barack Hussein Obama's not being truthful on NAFTA issue, he is not truthful about his Muslim heritage and background. Why is he hiding his middle name, his Islamic heritage? I hope all Americans wake up to the truth before it is too late. Why take a big risk on the unknown like Obama, instead of the tried and tested leaders like Hillary Clinton or McCain? Obama is eloquent, a slick talker like many glib-tongued politicians. We should not judge a leader by his sweet promises and words, but by his real actions and by his track record of actual experience. We should not vote for a "feel good" speaker, but we should vote for reliability, experience, national security... Thanks for reminding us about this lie of Barack Hussein Obama about NAFTA and Canada. This is only the tip of the iceberg of white lies behind this Obama political campaign? Thanks!
2016-05-22 22:20:29 · answer #9 · answered by Deborah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll take time and hard work to gain marriage rights. We've got a lot of ignorance and hate, so it's been slow go opening minds.
2006-12-09 00:32:34 · answer #10 · answered by carora13 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋