The topic of this article is an issue
that's close to my heart, as I believe in freedom of choice for all. I
just love the picture I've added with this post. There's almost a childlike
innocence about it, where the two men seem to be truly happy. But, if
you look deeper, I think you'll see much more. Perhaps, an incredibly strong
bond based on love? Marriage...
There
are certain things in life that most of us take for granted. For instance, all
of us know when we get up in the morning there will be oxygen to breathe, our
country will be intact, and our family members are alive and well. We know the
grocery store is down the road and the car is in the driveway. If we're
married, we trust that our partner should be lying beside us, safe and sound.
My husband
and I have several rituals. In the morning (if he's not at work) we cuddle,
kiss, and talk for a few minutes. I never let him get away without telling him,
I love him, and I must also wish him the best for the day ahead. I don't know
why, but that's what we do. Then at night when he gets home (either before or
after dinner) he'll drag me to the bedroom and we repeat the same ritual. It's
quality time, and I swear it happens every day. My hubby would never admit to a
soul, but he lives for the affection. **oohh and aww** LOL
Now, step
back, and think about this for a minute. Shouldn't everyone enjoy the same as we
do and millions of other couples like us? What about
same-sex marriages? Are you opposed to the idea? Or do you support it?
I
believe everyone has the right to marry whomever he or she chooses. Hey, at
least it's legal, right? Wrong! Same-sex marriage isn't legal in every country.
In most, homosexuality and marriage are punishable by imprisonment or death.
Yes, I said death. In most of the Arabic, African, and Asian nations
homosexuality is far from tolerated. It's a scary thought, that what I take for
granted so many others can’t. I live North
of Sixty, and I can honestly say, that
Canada did something really historic 9 years ago, and it's something I'm quite
proud of.
*Wikipedia
On July
20, 2005, Canada became the fourth country in the world and the first country
in the Americas to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide with the enactment of the Civil Marriage Act, which
provided a gender-neutral marriage definition. Court decisions, starting in
2003, each already legalized same-sex marriage in eight out of ten provinces and one of three
territories, whose residents comprised about 90% of Canada's population. Before passage of the Act, more than
3,000 same-sex couples had already married in these areas.[1] Most
legal benefits commonly associated with marriage had been extended to cohabiting same-sex couples
since 1999.
The cool
part about the whole thing...in Canada you're permitted to legally marry,
you're also permitted to legally disperse your estate, pension, and death
benefits to your same-sex partner. Basically, whatever a heterosexual couple
can do, the same-sex couple is also at liberty to do the same. You want to
divorce…well you're going to pay the same. You want to have kids–go ahead! In
the eyes of the law everyone is equal! Very, very awesome!
I just wish that the rest of the world would do the same. There are far more important issues that need our attention, our as in 'us as human beings'. What about the violation of human rights? What about the environment? The homeless? Those that are starving? I could go on and on, but I don't think it's necessary. Have a great weekend!
Happy Yaoi Hunting
Blak Rayne
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