Responses
Over at City Lights, Ed Kemmick picked up on Monday's proposal, which generated the following response from a noted denizen of the blogsphere named "Gman":
"My views of homosexuality aside, I don't think the state should acknowledge any marriage. It should treat each individual the same. If it wasn't for income taxation, it wouldn't be an issue. It's between the couple getting married and to whomever they make their vows. (When I think of my vows, I don't think of the government, I think of God.) I think it's awful that there are financial rewards for marriage. It's so superficial. I guess you can say I'm sort of a Christian libertarian/conservative. Try that on for size! On a more practical note, do you really think gay married couples would come to Montana? Most gays -- excuse me for stereotyping -- tend to be urban/cosmopolitan in their disposition. Why come to one of the most remote states in the Union? Moreover, would an influx of gay tourists really amount to economic stimulus? Seems trite..."
Unfortunately my blogging software does not include a commenting script, so to read other responses, you need to go to Ed's site. (Though I'm happy to post emails, as with Gman…)
What do YOU think? Drop a line to info@johnclaytonbooks.com. To receive these posts via email, write to johnclaytonoutreach-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. (You need not put any text in the message.)
"My views of homosexuality aside, I don't think the state should acknowledge any marriage. It should treat each individual the same. If it wasn't for income taxation, it wouldn't be an issue. It's between the couple getting married and to whomever they make their vows. (When I think of my vows, I don't think of the government, I think of God.) I think it's awful that there are financial rewards for marriage. It's so superficial. I guess you can say I'm sort of a Christian libertarian/conservative. Try that on for size! On a more practical note, do you really think gay married couples would come to Montana? Most gays -- excuse me for stereotyping -- tend to be urban/cosmopolitan in their disposition. Why come to one of the most remote states in the Union? Moreover, would an influx of gay tourists really amount to economic stimulus? Seems trite..."
Unfortunately my blogging software does not include a commenting script, so to read other responses, you need to go to Ed's site. (Though I'm happy to post emails, as with Gman…)
What do YOU think? Drop a line to info@johnclaytonbooks.com. To receive these posts via email, write to johnclaytonoutreach-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. (You need not put any text in the message.)
