Re: Same Sex Marriage
Reply #80 –
My son, Joshua, is gay and afraid. He is brilliantly artistic, but because of fools like you and Oakdale, he has a hard time expressing himself in what you call "your world". All I can tell him is that Josh, this world was not made for one as beautiful as you. How much do assholes like you wish to stifle his talent and rights...oh for the love of god, please tell me...somebody please tell me. Stop being logical and think fer chrissakes.
If he's afraid, it's because you taught him to be, James; or, at least, failed to teach him how to deal with his fears…
If he's "brilliantly artistic" he will (should he overcome his fears…?) likely find success. But if he has a hard time expressing himself then he is not any kind of "artistic" — exchange the "r" in that word for an "u". He's "special" - because he's your son, and the first to change from a caterpillar to a butterfly? If he's done something artistic, others will appreciate it.
(Jeez, Picasso was hailed as a genius…!)
If he's done something hateful and not been applauded, what did you (or he) expect? If he hasn't done anything, what's your gripe?
I can be (and certainly have been…) an asshole! But I sincerely doubt I've had any effect on your Josh's chances for success — in whatever field of endeavor he's chosen or pursued.
Just so you know I still have the ability to sting, James, calling people assholes for undisclosed reasons is (I take it) your SOP. I'd not -as you might have guessed- promote a "Poofs get priority" policy.
Of course, that -to you, and your son (?)- makes me a hater, and -of course- an asshole; but your take on "free will" obviates any point you'd make!
I'll repeat what I said: If Josh is any kind of artist, he'll create; and others will appreciate his work.
I think you greatly over-estimate his fragility… But I could be wrong.