The last year has been a very challenging year for us all. The economy sucks, gas prices are high, foreclosures common, and in general there is a bleak outlook for the upcoming new year. So if you are still with me then lets talk about another subject that has added to the stress of our every days lives; prop 8. This proposition in my opinion does not effect my marriage to a man (I am a woman) and does not change the warm, safe or intimate relationship that my husband and I have. This proposition was beat down by people (again my opinion) that are selfish, closed minded, and fear equality. These people are in the same bucket as the people fighting to keep segregation in our schools 50 years ago.
I have often wondered over the last few months if perhaps this thing goes farther that what is being said. Lets say that opposite sex marriages were legal in all 50 states, how would our lives change? What are our fears around this? Do we fear we would would have to explain sexuality to our children? Too late, by the time most children are 5 they know there are straight people and there are gay people and may even know if they are are gay or straight. They may not know the whole story but don't worry soon enough their friends will educate them if we as parents don't. Let go of fear, it serves no productive purpose.
Is our fear that taxes will go up? We all know the tax deduction for 2 single people filing separate is quite a bit different than 2 married people filing together. Does that extra taxable income give big brother just enough cushion to not press the issue on raising taxes and give you an excuse to justify ones unhappiness? Taxes should be equal, no matter who you share your love, life and money with. The solution to our financial issues should not be solved by slamming it to the next guy.
I have heard people say that it just isn't right. Who am I to say what someone does in their home is wrong? The last time I tried to walk on water I nearly drown. Can I come into your home and judge you for what you choose?
We all live on this planet, lets live well together. Lets live without fear. Lets not do what we have always done, reject anything new, non traditional. For a moment think of the happiness of your neighbor, co-worker, friend, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, who ever it may be that we are dening happiness and choice to. Let's let everyone chose their own happiness.
