Here's a Thought....
To all those people who felt compelled to write hate mail to the newspaper, simply for running the story of Ashley MacIsaac's wedding - don't worry, George Takei has a PSA that addresses your fears...
Otherwise, let's try this bizarre concept on for size - if the sight of two men kissing bothers you that much - DON'T LOOK AT IT!!! Or don't buy the paper at all. And if you're opposed to Same-Sex Marriage - don't attend one. Whether you like it or not - SSM is the Law of the Land, and if the Harper Government wasn't gonna make a serious attempt to roll it back, it's not going to be changing.
As for myself, I think I speak for my fellow 'Koggers when I say - Congratulations, Ashley! Personally, I still think you're a bit of a freak, but that has nothing to do with your sexual orientation - and hey, if married life helps you deal with accusations of racism and cocaine addiction, then all the power to you. Just one thing, though - don't run for politics please; Nova Scotia elected one Fiddler to public office, and it hasn't worked out too well...
Otherwise, let's try this bizarre concept on for size - if the sight of two men kissing bothers you that much - DON'T LOOK AT IT!!! Or don't buy the paper at all. And if you're opposed to Same-Sex Marriage - don't attend one. Whether you like it or not - SSM is the Law of the Land, and if the Harper Government wasn't gonna make a serious attempt to roll it back, it's not going to be changing.
As for myself, I think I speak for my fellow 'Koggers when I say - Congratulations, Ashley! Personally, I still think you're a bit of a freak, but that has nothing to do with your sexual orientation - and hey, if married life helps you deal with accusations of racism and cocaine addiction, then all the power to you. Just one thing, though - don't run for politics please; Nova Scotia elected one Fiddler to public office, and it hasn't worked out too well...
That's hysterical! Well found, Dan!
And yes, Ashley, congratulations!
Posted by
kevvyd |
Tue Feb 20, 10:39:00 AM
Dan,
As expected, there are those among the Blogging Rednecks that don't seem to feel as positively about the event as you or I. I always find it interesting how horrified homophobes are when they see a picture of two men or two women kissing.
Of course now they try to gloss their revulsion with a "I know it's a free country and all, but...". I suppose that indicates some embarassment on their part, which is a start.
Posted by
kevvyd |
Tue Feb 20, 10:50:00 AM
that was amazing. but yeah I'm surprised people aren't more pissed at Peter Mckay instead, with his city mix up. As for Ashley MacIsaac, I actually never knew he was gay, but congrats to him anyways.
Posted by
Kevrichard |
Tue Feb 20, 10:51:00 AM
Kevin; I figured that after the masterful job Mary Walsh did on him, anything I said would pale in comparison.
Kevvyd: thanks for the link to the Blogging Tory site - you've got a lot more guts than I do to go there, although I'm pleading health reasons - I'm trying to lower my blood pressure....
Posted by
Dan |
Tue Feb 20, 11:19:00 AM