I support gay rights 100% and for the We The People competition would it be looked down on to mention gays? One of the things I'm supposed to speak about is minority/civic rights, and this was the 1st thing that came to mind. Do you think the judges would be mad and take off points?
2007-09-06 11:33:03 · 7 answers · asked by arf ^_^ 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
I don't think so.....unless they are behind the times.
We, the people, includes everyone, every person...
regardless of race, color, age.........and sexual choices.
that in itself, is actually a person's own decision, to whom they love. It is no ones business.
In my own opinion, gay should be excluded from the dictionary.
And they should have the same rights as other couples.
Just because a baby is born a boy, however has all
the characteristics of a girl....and vice verse.....
They cannot help that. It is a medical fact.
Sure, if they were rich, they could medically change the body.
I see no difference of a "gay" person than any one else.
Sorry, I went on and on...It just is so uncaring.
I am not "gay", oh that word........married, children and granchildren. I do know two couples that are.....
Wonderful, caring people.
2007-09-06 13:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by Eve 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that the topic of minority / civic rights is something that is inherently controversial.
In the 1945 to speak about a Japanese man running his own business would have been frowned upon
In 1960, to speak about a black man having to use a black man's bathroom would have been frowned upon.
In 1970, to speak about a woman in the workplace would have been considered odd.
in 2000, to speak about a gay man getting married to another gay man is considered odd.
The issue isn't whether they'll deduct points, or not -- but if you're passion and zeal for the expansion of equality to homosexuals outweighs your desire to win a competition.
If it does . . . then it'll probably help you.
Passion and zeal are two things than can't often be faked -- if you're passionate about gay equality, and you're supposed to speak about a minority / civic rights topic . . . then by all means -- speak on, sista!
2007-09-07 16:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gays are not discrimated against. Don't even go there. Why does everybody always cry out discrimination!
Gay Parades
Gay Day at Disneyland
Gay Clubs
Gay Sitcoms
Hello!!!! We don't have straight parades or straight day at D-land.
2007-09-07 19:36:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
IAW all laws, constitutions, etc., a "right" is not a right unless it applies to everyone. Obviously, not every one can be a homosexual or lesbian; otherwise, the human race would die out.
Aside from that, no, it is not OK.
2007-09-06 19:59:52 · answer #4 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am for equal rights for all, and special rights for no-one...if you support specials rights then i disagree with you...the last thing America needs is the rights of a few supersede the rights of the many...or vice versa...
2007-09-06 21:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by turntable 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be wonderful for you to mention gay rights.
2007-09-06 18:37:08 · answer #6 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
gays are just as American as anyone else
2007-09-06 18:36:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋