Domestic Partnership

here's a story from over the wire:


OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- A bill that will give gay and lesbian
couples in Washington state some of the same rights that come with
marriage has been signed into law.
The measure signed today by Governor Chris Gregoire (GREG'-wahr)
creates a domestic partnership registry and provides enhanced
rights for same-sex couples. Those include hospital visitation
rights, the ability to authorize autopsies and organ donations, and
inheritance rights when there is no will.
To be registered, couples have to share a home, not be married
or in a domestic relationship with someone else, and be at least
18.
Gregoire, who received a standing ovation, called it a "proud"
moment "to make sure the rights of all of our citizens are
equal."
The new law will take effect in July.
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Of course I'm going to agree with this as a monthly monetary supporter of the Human Rights Campaign. I think it's great that WA passed this bill. If you are reading this and are against gay marriage, ask yourself this question: Don't gay people who are married get to be just as miserable as straight people who are married? If you want to be with someone, you should be able to be with them.

"BUT IT'S NOT RIGHT"
According to whom?

"The Bible says so"
The Bible also said that a dude parted a body of water with his magical powers, another dude was called upon from the heavens above to build a huge boat and be able to accomodate two of every animal in the WORLD to protect them from a 40-day monsoon, and if you don't follow the ten commandmants, you will burn for eternity in the depths of Hell. You mean THAT Bible?

"But it's gross... I don't want them hitting on me and looking at me with naughty thoughts."
You're gross. Grow up. You think they're gonna hit on you? Just say "Hey, I'm straight" and they'll leave you alone! It's that simple! I think it's much easier to put down someone of the same sex as it is to put down someone of the opposite sex. If you're not gay, they will respect you for that. And there should be no reason they shouldn't receive the same respect. You're afraid they'll think of you in a sexual manner? Good! At least SOMEONE is! Don't be afraid of them, they're people too. And if you're still uneasy about it, just think about this: Every time you see a gay couple, just be glad that they're together and not trying to hit on you.

"They shouldn't be allowed in our military"
Why not? Looking at it from YOUR perspective, wouldn't you WANT them to be in it? They have more of a chance of diing in the military than as your next-door neighbor. You're fighting for your freedom and country. Are they not fighting for the same reasons? You're in the MILITARY and are afraid a guy is gonna look at your junk? I think you have a little more to worry about as a soldier than a dude checking you out in the shower.

peace.