Vancouver looks better and better and better

[hsapiens]

Starting today, Texans can vote on the next round of state constitutional amendments. The forces of hate have been industrious -- they want a constitutional amendment to define marriage as between one man and one woman -- and they've tacked on a nifty little extra:

"...prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage."

So, no more "separate but equal" domestic partnerships, either. I never liked the idea of parallel systems...always thought Plessy v. Ferguson was based on a morally bankrupt, soul-withering philosophy...but that addition makes the bigots' point rather pointedly: "those" undesirables are infidels and not to be considered equal in any way under any law, no matter how flawed.

I wish I had something pithy or insightful to say to this - but I don't. I just don't get it. War is peace. Black is white. In is out. Outlawing marriage is protecting it. Feh!

Comments

Re: Huh. Not certain I agree w/ their interpretation

[hsapiens.livejournal.com]

Enlighten me, please. FUD? UD? These terms are new to me.

Re: Huh. Not certain I agree w/ their interpretation

[mcroft.livejournal.com]

FUD stands for "Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt". It's a marketing strategy.

Re: Huh. Not certain I agree w/ their interpretation

[hsapiens.livejournal.com]

Danke. I just got an automated call from...SaveTexasMarriages.com - urging me to vote against the proposition since "Rick Perry and the Legislature screwed up" and liberals in Austin and insurance companies could use it against real marriages. Or some such tripe. It's rare the radical right and I get to vote the same way.