Prop 8. The other side.

Nobody talks about the underlying problem that is plaguing this issue. They are treating gay and lesbian couples as though they aren't part of the American public. Some argue that gays and lesbians are different because of their sexual orientation, but that's a load of crap. They work hard, contribute to society and pay their taxes just like everyone else. 

This ostracizing treatment is not only un-American, but inhumane. Stop excluding, start including. And you don't really hear that in the Prop 8 debates as much as you should. Of course we should question the legality of the legislations involved. But while we're at it, we need to highlight the humanity in the discussion.  

Gays and Lesbians simply want what others have. The right to pursue happiness. Didn't we establish that all people are given the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? What? We're going to pick and choose who gets what? Is this going to be "separate but equal" all over again? Because if it is, we all know how fair that was. I'm sorry I got so passionate, but when I muse about the nation I love, I don't want that picture muddied up by bigotry and exclusionary narrow-mindedness. I want to think of a place where everyone has a chance. This debate isn't helping that musing at all.

A great article concerning Prop 8 here.