Comments on: Just take my word for it

By: Mermanda

Mermanda — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:26:59 +0000

You were missing from my reader until this weekend. How did that happen? I’m a dumb dumb. Anyhow, I’m catching up on your blog now, and this post rules. xo

By: Steph

Steph — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:36:51 +0000

Raychelle,

Hi there I know this is a little late, but thanks so much for the comment. I will be the first to admit that I was horribly grumpy when I heard about prop 8 and needed some time to degrumpify myself. haha. I just don’t think politics should be able pushing religious beliefs onto others or about taking rights away from people.

By: Raychelle

Raychelle — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:35:15 +0000

I really enjoyed this post. I think some people are so desperate to have their own beliefs confirmed that they don’t bother to do the research. I try to be as critical as possible when I read things in the media, and do the research to see if I can back it up, particularly when it seems too out there to be true.

I’m sure it felt good to get your feelings out there, even if there are those who don’t agree with you. I hate that Prop 8 passed. Truly.

Again, great job on a very intelligent post.

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:24:50 +0000

*applauds*
I can also not respect anyone’s decision to vote yes on prop 8. This is not the first time there have been bans for marriages for certain people. If my great grandfather had been living in California instead of living abroad, I wouldn’t be here. Even in the 20th century chinese americans could not marry caucasians and were not seen as equal humans. In many states black people couldn’t marry caucasians. I thought we figured out in the 1960′s civil rights movement that we shouldn’t eliminate human rights for any group of people, but apparently some people believe discrimination is still cool.
People can have their own beliefs about what a traditional marriage should be. I’m Catholic and I don’t believe it would ever be right for me to have an abortion if I got pregnant. However, I DO believe a woman should have the choice to choose. I believe this country was founded on people wanting religious freedom. The result is we all have different beliefs and we should respect those beliefs by allowing them to have the right to choose for themselves what you want to do.
Steph, as we are surrounded at work by people who are voting yes, it is so nice to have someone who thinks rationally around me. *sighs*
Thanks for the recap about the different types of propaganda. WE had a whole chapter of it in one of my high school classes and they all sound about right.
I also LOVE your propaganda bible example. Essentially the bible is an ad for God. So, people need to look at the words and stories and take everything with a grain of salt.
And since we’re talking politics, I would really like to encourage Californians to vote No on Prop 4. If it passes, Prop 4 would require any doctor that performs an abortion on a teenager would have to report it to their parents. This could be very dangerous for girls that don’t have understanding, accepting parents. In the past, restrictions on a woman’s ability to have an abortion has caused women go to illegal, shady doctors that caused them to become sick, barren, and even die. I fear this will happen again for teenagers that are scared of their parents. So, please allow women, wether they be 80 or 16 to have the same right to choose.
Okay, sorry, long post I know.

By: Hollie

Hollie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:51:36 +0000

Very well said. I wish the people of Virginia were as open minded and tolerant as you. I’m hoping that California votes “NO” on Proposition 8. People need to treat others as they would want to be treated – with acceptance and equality, and voting “NO” would be a tremendous step in promoting the values of tolerance and love.

By: sarah marie p

sarah marie p — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:09:11 +0000

What a freakin stellar post. Seriously, you are beyond smarty pants. I am very impressed, Ms. Corwin! Great job doing all that crazy research! Dude, how stupid are the yes on prop 8 ads?! Beyond dumb.

Also, I love that you said this:
“I cannot prevent myself from judging anyone who spouts Yes on 8 agendas. I just can’t. So you can leave what you want in the comments, but really all I think is “what a bigot” when I read anything regarding that side of the argument. ”

Man, how true is that?!

I hope, hope, hope that Cali votes no on prop 8. But I’m very scared. Hopefully it’s just because I live in Fresno. Nervous … Ah!

Kudos for writing this post! You are the bees knees.

All you need is love is so true …

And now I need to go write my prop 8 post before it’s Tuesday!

p.s. I still love Mr. Olberman! He’s the best.

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:57:07 +0000

Schriftstellar, Thank YOU so much for responding. That is why I feel so passionately about this issue. Because it absolutely means the world to people. I’m so glad you have the opportunity to live out a happy marriage, and I hope that the people in California do not get that right taken away from them.

All you need is love…

By: Schriftstellar

Schriftstellar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:50:51 +0000

I can’t thank you enough for this, Stephanie!

My wife and I are lucky enough to live in Massachusetts, and we are lucky enough to be married. We—along with our straight families, friends, and colleagues, who are the best support any lesbian couple could ever ask for—are hoping and praying that on Tuesday the people of California will vote in the most fair compassionate way—in favor of LOVE. EVERYONE deserves to be as fortunate and as happy as we are.