You know, one of the main arguments against gay marriage really confuses me. Whenever I watch the news or read articles about gay marriage there's always someone there to say that it would ruin the "sanctity of marriage."
Sanctity of marriage?? That is the weakest argument that anti-gay-marriage advocates can come up with. There is no such thing as sanctity of marriage. There's no way to preserve it if it doesn't exist. Oh I know you might think I'm a heathen or something who doesn't believe in God or the Bible or whatever (or maybe you're not thinking that at all, I would have no idea seeing as I can't read minds :D)
But here's my question, for those of you who do believe that legalizing gay marriage would ruin the "sanctity of marriage."
If there is such a thing as "sanctity of marriage" and we have to do everything to preserve it, why is there a such thing as divorce?
I read an personal essay by Scott Bidstrup that lists all of the arguments against gay marriage and the absurdities behind them. He poses questions that I'm sure that not many people think about (people on both sides of the argument). I like this essay because he doesn't attack the opposition, but instead takes their arguments and turns them upside down.
You guys should read it. But I have to go now. Job hunting :D
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ra ra ra a aaaaa
That title has absolutely nothing to do with what this post will be about, but I'm mean and want that song to get stuck in your head.
I'm currently in my philosophy classroom waiting for my teacher to get here and for class to start, and while I'm doing so I keep thinking about an article I read about Rush Limaugh bashing on the First Lady because of her diet and anti-obesity campaign.
Apparently, Rush Limbaugh decided to poke fun at Michelle Obama for her hypocrisy in her anti-obesity campaign. She'd been seen eating quite a lot of junk food, like hamburgers, sausage, pizza, and potatoes at various outings including the Super Bowl. Though she has said that she has never been an advocate of eliminating junk food completely, Rush Limbaugh still felt the need to talk about her waistline.
When I first read this article I felt a bit of anger for many reasons. One of the main reasons is that I don't particularly like Limbaugh or how he presents information. However, after seeing a few points of view from others who read the article, I have to say that I can't disagree with his hidden message. And that message is that Michelle Obama shouldn't be telling Americans what they can and can't eat without following her own rules. However, this is the first time I've heard about her "Let's Move" campaign, so I don't know her whole story either and cannot in good faith give an accurate report.
Maybe you can read the article yourself (link given above in the word: article) and give me your opinion on the subject. I'm always up for debate. For now, however, class is starting and I need to go.
I'm currently in my philosophy classroom waiting for my teacher to get here and for class to start, and while I'm doing so I keep thinking about an article I read about Rush Limaugh bashing on the First Lady because of her diet and anti-obesity campaign.
Apparently, Rush Limbaugh decided to poke fun at Michelle Obama for her hypocrisy in her anti-obesity campaign. She'd been seen eating quite a lot of junk food, like hamburgers, sausage, pizza, and potatoes at various outings including the Super Bowl. Though she has said that she has never been an advocate of eliminating junk food completely, Rush Limbaugh still felt the need to talk about her waistline.
When I first read this article I felt a bit of anger for many reasons. One of the main reasons is that I don't particularly like Limbaugh or how he presents information. However, after seeing a few points of view from others who read the article, I have to say that I can't disagree with his hidden message. And that message is that Michelle Obama shouldn't be telling Americans what they can and can't eat without following her own rules. However, this is the first time I've heard about her "Let's Move" campaign, so I don't know her whole story either and cannot in good faith give an accurate report.
Maybe you can read the article yourself (link given above in the word: article) and give me your opinion on the subject. I'm always up for debate. For now, however, class is starting and I need to go.
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