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So, this November, on top of the amazing political choices we’re faced with, we’ll also have two referendums to amend the state constitiution.

First up is a proposed amendment to outlaw same-sex marriages. Set up by Jeff Miller of Cleveland, its hoping to stem the enormous tide of same-sex marriages being performed and observed within the state of Tennessee.

Seriously, why do this? Why on earth, other than pure red ass baboon spite, would one support this amendment? You can talk morals, but whats immoral about making a commitment like marriage?  Doesn’t the institution of marriage need all the help it can get?
The only real argument made is 1) Teh gay is icky; and 2) It makes baby Jesus cry.

Representative Bill Dunn said “The purpose of this amendment is to keep this definition of marriage what it’s been for thousands of years.”

Seems to me that the definition doesn’t really care if they both pee the same way.  So, I’d amend what big Bill said to something more like “The purpose of this amendment is to keep this interpretation of marriage what it’s been for thousands of years.”

Seems to me that interpretations are like opinions (and assholes), in that everybody has one.  I don’t see why Tennessee (or any other government) is interested in interpreting a word.

No, the only reason to do it is spite.  That’s really it.  Because I think people who were honest with themselves, despite their religion, would understand that these actions are going to hurt people who just want to love somebody who means something to them.  The unions are still going on, sure, but there is NO reason whatsoever that GAC and I have a more “real” mating than Jim and Bob, or Lisa and Marie do, simply because we can have kids.  Why do we get the legal rights?

Hell man, with population what it is, seems that the pairing that can’t have kids would be more socially appropriate.

Vote against this.

I’m not telling you to like same sex marriages, or understand why some people want to bat for the other team, but I’m telling you that this amendment will simply create a hurdle for some future, enlightened, legislature to allow for freedom in Tennessee.  And make no mistake, the homophobic mindset will die out.  The history of western civilization shows that societies have embraced homosexuality more often than not.

The Dunn/Miller crowd are in the lead right now.  Same sex marriage is not legal in Tennessee, so the amendment isn’t necessary, just bullying.  We don’t need to encourage bullying in our leglislature.
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The other referendum is to provide municipalities leeway to give property tax relief to homeowners over 65.

I don’t like it.  I don’t like the idea of a 65 yr old squatting on a million dollar house, paying jack for taxes, simply because he/she hasn’t died yet.

I understand its intention, yes, its to help out the fixed incomers, and thats all well and good.  Its hard to have a lot of sympathy, staring down the barrel of the estimated $0 in SSI that I’ll be getting myself at that age, but I dig the idea.  I just don’t think this is a good idea.
But, bottom line is, I don’t really have much riding on this, so, use your own judgement.  Hows that for a recommendation?

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And thats probably going to be all I write about the state elections coming up.  It just doesn’t light my fire.