Below, Keith Olbermann reacts to the recent controversy that is known to many as "Prop 8" and has become referred to by many non-supporters as "Prop H8." After the general election in 2008, the California Proposition was put into effect and the state constitution was changed to restrict the definition of marriage to "opposite sex couples" as well as to eliminate same sex couples' previous right to marry. Currently, there are many people fighting to overturn the proposition, while others are fighting to keep it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSbpypwhHTI
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This guy is really passionate about what he has to say on gay marriage.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to justify situations when ideologies can contradict each other. The bible says love is between a man and a woman, but Olbermann points out that it is also necessary to 'do unto others as it is done to you.' So which side are you supposed to choose?
This is definitely a controversial situation. I'm interested in finding out if the proposition is anywhere near being overturned. I have been hearing about the protests for a long time, but is the state of California even listening?
This is a very interesting topic. Everyone has different views on gay marriage and many of these are very strong. It is interesting to see how are President views this topic. No matter what occurs and actions are implemented our society will always debate whether gay marriage should be allowed. I also believe that politics effects this more then religion. I think it is important to note that people's religions helps form their political views.
ReplyDeleteI though this was a very interesting topic. I had some knowledge prior to your presentation about the topic, but didn't know it was called proposition 8. Personally, I object to this bill and can't believe that it even exists. This is America and people should have the right to marry whoever they want to whether it is same-sex or opposite-sex. I think this is an area where religion should be honored, but also taken with a grain of salt. I've seen gay couples cry because of this issue and it makes both sad and angry that the government is stepping in on this matter.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you, Ryan. I think that there are a lot of people in the world who let their personal views about gay marriage interfere with their vote on this matter. This is an act of discrimination. Olbermann explains in the video the parallels between this issue and prior issues regarding the definition of marriage. Had the U.S.'s definition of marriage not been altered, black people would not be able to marry white people. Black people would not be able to marry black people. This is a controversy that I have really been trying to see both sides of fully, but I think, when it comes down to it, the proposition is unjust and a form of discrimination. Whether or not you're against gay marriage, the rights of gay citizens should be no different than the rights of opposite-sex couples. In my opinion, people should be more concerned about working out their own problems than making more problems for others.
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