Well election season has come and pass. In order to not anger too many of you I’ve attempted to not be too loud about my political beliefs. I was very happy with the results, even though living in Georgia, my vote was more or less nullified. I was an Obama fan from the get go, but to me, it was more than just a racial decision. There were other things on the ticket this year that had more of an immediate affect than how we, as individuals felt, about health care and the economy. If you’re not into politics, please feel free to skip what I’m about to say.
While interneting today, one of my favorite comedians had a youtube up about coming out the closet. This wasn’t a typical US Magazine spread titled “Yep I’m Real Gay!” The comedian I’m referring to is Wanda Sykes. She’d been off my list, but with hind sight being 20/20, it was pretty obvious. I don’t consider myself as a person with any gay tendencies. I personally don’t view that lifestyle in a negative manner to be, or someone that would have a problem with the idea that I might. It’s just not me. I also don’t consider myself religious either, which might make me an outcast of a different sort.
Last week I had a birthday which put me in a different age bracket. Supposedly, the older you get, the more set in your ways you become. I try and keep myself an open minded person however. I’ve spent a lifetime trying to encompass that philosophy, so in doing so, never actually settled down on what my beliefs are. I understand, to a point the religious motivation to vote against something like Proposition 8 (the retraction to gay marriage). The idea of two people being together in that manner isn’t for me, but in this country of personal choice I don’t feel it’s my job to judge what people do behind closed doors.
What bothers me, however, is how this country (ONLY in my opinion) managed to take so many steps forward and elect a man for President, that wasn’t the typical white, middle aged male. We did this, but stil managed to hurt the people that are only looking for tax breaks, and the ability to see loved ones that are sick. I’m sure there are those who have more personal knowledge towards this than me, but there are simply things you can and can’t do, when you’re not married. I understand the instinct some people have toward same sex couples, but why does that mean they don’t deserve the rights as everyone else. I’m sure I’ve just pissed a bunch of you off with these thoughts. If you hate what I do, in response, it’s cool.
If you feel like you understand where I’m coming from here, check out what Wanda had to say.
