I can't say I disagree with this article, although I didn't like the actual written style. It seems that the majority of issues with gay marriage revolve how it ruins the sanctity of hetero-marriage, so I've often wondered why they don't come up with a legally binding contract that can be shared without necessarily calling it marriage: legal life partnership, etc. I know they have some legal equivalents, but it'd be wise to have a national one. Ya know, I suppose the people don't even have to be gay sometimes, but have to be residents who aid one and other--housemates, hetero-life-partners, etc.
Batman Article:
First off, what the heck is "camping"?! I never quite got a straight answer about what this was, and the author even admitted to not really having a full definition, but he used it plenty enough. I really felt like that limited my understanding of the article. In fact, I couldn't quite figure out what he was trying to get at: his range of topics seemed a little broad. Anyway, he definitely discusses the homoeroticism shared between Batman and Robin, and used this eroticism as a means of showing how our culture reacts negatively to it: either we hate Batman and Robin for being homoerotic (not gay, though), or we hate people for thinking they are, because of COURSE they can't be gay! (in their opinion) Either way, we see homophobia in both arguments.
Now seriously, what the hell is camping?!
I agree with your comment on the gay marriage article. I like your idea that the issue is with ruining the sanctity of hetero-marriage, because that does seem to be the main argument of anti-gay activists. I also agree that our government needs to shape up, separate church from state, and set some sort of legal stature for gay marriage.
ReplyDeleteMegan basically took my train of thought. I think there needs to be a NEW and BIG distinction between church and state. I could go on a rant about homosexual couples should receive the same treatment and funds but I feel that this is not the place. I think Chris, Megan and I all agree what should be the outcome of his article.
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