Lots of people are hating on Jim right now. Is it justified? I suppose if you're fighting ignorance and bigotry then Jim is probably your worst enemy right now...But I ask you to calm down. Now, I'm not saying I'm against gay marriage; I believe in love, and I believe that I do not have the right to say how people honor that love. I think the choice to marry is a valid choice to have.
Back to the subject. Since all y'all hate Mr. Douglass right now because he's "bigoted", let's take a step back and examine things from a different perspective. People see politics, but Politics also see the people. Jim knew that vetoing that bill would be an unpopular decision, but he did it anyways. Why? Because he believes in something. He believes in something so strongly that he's willing to place his job and reputation on the line for it. I, for one, respect that a lot. It's never easy to go against the flow.
Anways, those of you who call him "small-minded", open your minds. See things from his perspective and realize that this man who's openly contradicting a popular opinion has balls! If you all are supporting love between man and man, and woman and woman, show some love yourself. What happens when the fireman carries gasoline on him? If we're going to place the blame, let's make sure we're blameless.
Jim Douglass, I don't agree with you, but I respect your beliefs, and I respect your willingness to support those beliefs.
People, show love to everyone. Just trust me on that one.
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Jim Douglass was elected to serve his people and to represent them in their wishes. By vetoing the bill, he went against what his people wanted and failed at his job. Thankfully, the people of Vermont found a way around Jim's large balls.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you zak. accepting diversity is when you even respect the opinion of those you may not exactly agree with. We all have a bias, and admitting we all have one is a pretty mature move. To say that a person is a bigot kind of makes you one yourself. and your respect definitely makes you not so; well said Zak.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support!
ReplyDeleteAccepting diversity is accepting others for what they are, and what they believe in, I do agree. But to steal away the rights of anyone, despite how far the stealer is willing to go, is not something to respect. I'm not putting down his right to believe whatever he wants. I'm putting down his inability to look around and have compassion for others, for which no one is "required" to respect.
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