“Let me live my life as I want, for at its end it is I who must die.” ~Tigress Luv
This quote is a bit morbid, I’ll admit. I like the spirit of it and have tried to incorporate that idea (philosophy, really) into my life. To me, it speaks of tolerance, and respect in the midst of disagreement and conflict. It’s a mystery to me why people get so embroiled in fights that have nothing to do with them and likely would not affect their life at all. The example that comes to mind for me immediately is gay marriage (and other forms of gay rights), but it applies to a wide variety of situations and issues.
This actually reminds me of another quote or idea that has been floating around for a while. It’s something like ‘Don’t agree with gay marriage? Then don’t get one!” Gay marriage and LGBT equality have little effect on the straight world. My marriage isn’t going to make yours suddenly disintegrate, or raise your taxes, or cause Armageddon. Well, some would say Armageddon is a possibility, but then they would get to be raptured and leave us wretched sinners behind, so I’m not sure why they would think that would be a bad thing!!! :-)
Live and Let Live-Thoughts on Gay Marriage and Equality
Posted by Jamie Pettus on February 23, 2012
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: defense mechanism, gay, gay marriage, gay rights, LGBT, marriage, marriage equality, reaction formation, Tigress Luv, tolerance | Leave a Comment »
Do you like Santorum more or less when he’s made of gay porn? (SFW)
Posted by Nathan Simpson on February 22, 2012
Yes, this is a collage of Mr. Frothy Mix himself made from gay porn images. This wonderful piece of art was computer generated by Unicorn Booty readers Stephen and Vanessa. So now that we see what he’s made of, does he look more or less appealing?
For the ginormous picture showing all of the nitty-gritty details, click here (NSFW obviously).
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: art, collage, gay porn, Santorum | 4 Comments »
NM Governor gets the cold shoulder from her hairdresser
Posted by Nathan Simpson on February 22, 2012
New Mexico’s Governor Susana Martinez needs to find someone else who will put up with her crap just to do her hair, because her usual hair stylist Antonio Darden is fed up. When the Governor’s minions called to set up an appointment he told them go somewhere else.
“Because of her stances and her views on this I told her aides no. They called the next day, asking if I’d changed my mind about taking the governor in and I said no again.”
Someone buy this man a drink! Better yet, if you’re in the Santa Fe area make an appointment as a big ‘Thank you’ for sticking up for equal rights. He may have lost one customer, but let’s make sure he gains more! This is the kind of thing that needs to be happening all over the country. Lets make it happen!
For more on the story from KOB here.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: antonio darden, Governor, hairdresser, New Mexico, no, santa fe, susan martinez | 1 Comment »
Santorum even opposes civil unions
Posted by stuartgaffney on February 22, 2012
from cbsnews.com
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, a vocal opponent of gay marriage, said today he opposes civil unions, too.
In response to a question by Dean Reynolds for the “CBS Evening News,” the former Pennsylvania senator said same-sex couples should work through the legal system to obtain rights similar to those enjoyed by legally married couples.
Santorum has spoken out numerous times against gay marriage. In a January 2011 interview on CNN, Santorum said he supports a federal marriage amendment defining marriage between a man and a woman.
“I have friends who are gay,” Santorum told Kelly. “It’s not personal; it’s about policy.”
Click to read more and watch video here
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: anti-gay, anti-lgbt, civil unions, gay marriage, marriage equality, Rick Santorum, Same-sex marriage | 2 Comments »
The Trevor Project PSA with Daniel Radcliffe – aired during Glee!
Posted by stuartgaffney on February 22, 2012
The Trevor Project PSA with Daniel Radcliffe – aired during Glee – THANK YOU Daniel Radcliffe!
Visit http://www.thetrevorproject.org to learn more. If you or someone you know ever needs help, call our 24/7 Lifeline at 866.488.7386. It’s toll-free and confidential.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: anti-bullying, daniel radcliffe, Glee, harry potter, trevor project | Leave a Comment »
Homophobia in America: Why Are We Ten Years Behind?
Posted by Jamie Pettus on February 22, 2012
Very seldom do I read an article that grabs me the way this one did. It’s an article interviewing Mark McCormack, a sociologist from the UK, about his book, “The Declining Significance of Homophobia: How Teenage Boys Are Redefining Masculinity and Heterosexuality,” When I saw the title of the article, my first thought was that someone was delusional, or misrepresenting the significance of a tiny act of subsection of the population. To be fair, that is, in a sense true, because his sample is just three high schools in the UK. That doesn’t mean it isn’t significant…groundbreaking…exciting! His goal was to explore masculinity in British high schools, and what he found is so unbelievable that I’ll cut and paste and let you judge for yourself.
Teenage boys sitting on each other’s laps, exchanging back rubs and dolling out hugs: This was the sight that researcher Mark McCormack found when he went to a British high school to research masculinity.
These were STRAIGHT boys! What’s more, in a year of research in these three schools, he was only aware of homophobic language twice by two different students (even the ubiquitous’That’s so gay!” was gone). Can you imagine what would happen if that were the scene in our schools in the US? There would be soccer mom riots…evangelicals storming the gates…Republicans tarring and feathering! It’s actually kind of titillating to think of all of them getting their panties in a wad! :-) And, as I write this, it occurs to me that perhaps it’s the ADULTS that have maintained the homophobia in our society and in our kids. For you, reader, that might be a no brainer, but it isn’t something I really put together until just now. It just makes sense, really. Kids get their values and beliefs from the adults they come in contact with, at least younger ones. You can see it in videos of evangelicals and hate groups, where the kid confidently states things that are far beyond their understanding and are surely just parroting things their parents have said numerous times.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: british, fred phelps, homophobia, Mark McCormack, masculinity, teens, The Declining Significance of Homophobia, UK | 2 Comments »
VIDEO | AIDS Quilt – 25 Years Later
Posted by stuartgaffney on February 21, 2012
The AIDS Memorial Quilt, with 40 panels on display in San Francisco, 25 years after it was stitched together in 1987. The Quilt now contains more than 44,000 panels and 90,000 names.
Video: Sean Chapin, February 20, 2012
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: AIDS, HIV, HIV/AIDS, Names Project, AIDS Quilt | Leave a Comment »
WATCH: Josh Hutcherson chat about GSAs
Posted by Nathan Simpson on February 21, 2012
Straignt But Not Narrow’s (SSBN) Avan Joriga and Josh Hutcherson from Hunger Games meet with members of the Gay-Straight Alliance Network to talk about the importance of straight allies.
It takes all kinds!
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: avan joriga, gay-straight alliance network, gsan, josh hutcherson, ssbn, straight but not narrow, striaght allies | Leave a Comment »
Rogue Festival 2012 – Confessions of a Church Organist!
Posted by Nathan Simpson on February 21, 2012
Rogue Festival is just around the corner for those in the Central Valley of Callifornia! The line up is looking pretty impressive this year. One to make sure not to miss is the R rated comedy “Confessions of a Church Organist“.
A sordid tale of booze, sex and hymns. Ever wonder what really goes on in church? Tony Imperatrice tells the story of how a boy raised atheist became a church organist. From his hysterical dysfunctional family, to his numerous drunken adventures, you will laugh your ass off. With over 30 years of church music experience, Tony has seen and done it all. From fist fighting wedding parties, to schizophrenic nuns. You will delight at the telling of all the sordid details. A laugh fest you will not want to miss.
Video and dirty details after the jump… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: 2012, Aileen Imperatrice, confessions of a church organist, Fresno, randy stump, Rogue Festival, the tower lounge, Tony Imperatrice | 3 Comments »
The many faces of marriage in America
Posted by stuartgaffney on February 21, 2012
from startribune.com
Surveys show a major generational divide in attitudes about gay marriage, with younger people widely favoring it while older people are generally opposed. As time passes, there’s only one direction this trend can lead.
And it’s the same direction this country charted during the civil rights era, when anti-miscegenation laws were overturned amid a raucous outcry from conservatives who feared that interracial marriage would unravel our social fabric.
A quarter-century ago, 65 percent of Americans thought interracial marriage was unacceptable for themselves or for other people.
Yet in the span of a generation, as intermarriage has become more common and the United States has grown more racially diverse, a dramatic change in attitudes has taken place.
Today, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of Americans say that the rise in interracial marriage has either been good for society or made no difference, while only 11 percent think it’s a change for the worse.
That’s the thing about the tide of history: It tends to flow from intolerance to acceptance.
The same shift that occurred in opinions about interracial marriage is happening in attitudes about same-sex marriage.
Click to read more here
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: gay marriage, Interracial marriage, marriage equality, Same-sex marriage | Leave a Comment »
