One of the topics at the gay law symposium yesterday (not to mention some of the signs at the various railles around the country) was why gays should have to settle for a “separate but equal” regime of civil unions.
To give an idea of how that debate has evolved, try to guess when this commentary was recorded:
The answer is that stylenxs recorded this video barely one year ago. And in the time since, we not only have pretty much abandoned the term “domestic partnership,” but have also abandoned the idea of civil unions as a viable alternative to marriage, even as a stepping stone. Most gay rights activists now demand full marriage equality; any compromise is a compromise with injustice, hatred and bigotry.
The goal posts have moved, in a good way. Yesterday was proof positive of that.
Previously:
–A Gay Old Day
–NYC Rally For Marriage and Against Proposition 8 (YouTube)
Sunday CuteTuber™ FAQ
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Link hydra // Nov 16, 2008 at 8:59 am
I could imagine myself being gay and being OK with "separate but equal" because, unlike the separate and inequal race segregation of schools, as long as the same rights were included then the patriarchical and religious backgrounded "marriage" title wouldn't be important. That way you can ignore the culture warriors easier and their BS won't be around as much nor be as powerful.
Link hydra // Nov 16, 2008 at 9:07 am
good youtube post by the way