tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post5061615792556813676..comments2023-10-19T05:34:26.911-06:00Comments on Serendipity: "All Hail Plankton"Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08765524620705643823noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-20306072107816717832009-02-14T10:52:00.000-07:002009-02-14T10:52:00.000-07:00Update: I just received this email from my repres...Update: I just received this email from my representative in response.<BR/><BR/><I>Thank you for your email. This is certainly a controversial issue and has stirred many emotional responses on both sides. I have gotten copies of the bills which I will study this weekend so that I understand better what the bill is proposing. I am fine with protecting the rights of all individuals. However I am concerned that some bills are more of a political statement than an effort to fix problems. After my review of the bills, I will listen carefully to the debate and get input from both sides so that I can vote in an informed manner.</I>Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765524620705643823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-79252992800733660622009-02-13T19:24:00.000-07:002009-02-13T19:24:00.000-07:00Jacob,Good point. I personally don't have as much ...Jacob,<BR/><BR/>Good point. I personally don't have as much of a problem with it when I know my money is essentially being used to support a lot of different candidates as well as the general structure, but I can see how any money going to corrupt idiots like Ted Stevens might stop someone from donating. There is simply no excuse for that. I did stop sending money for awhile a few years ago during the debate over the Federal Marriage Amendment. Once that all seemed to die down, I became comfortable with giving money again.<BR/><BR/>On that note, I'm hoping that Michael Steele will be able to make some changes in the RNC. We need new blood in the fundraising and campaigning departments. Whether he's the kind of guy we need, we'll soon find out. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and I hear you on voting for the lesser of two evils. I voted for Bush both times and Mccain this time. I had to literally grit my teeth when voting for McCain (and for Bush for a second term), but I did it. I think Obama will be (and Kerry would've been) much worse on many of the issues I find important. <BR/><BR/>Again, I'm a proud gay man who supports gay rights (no mark Foley or Larry Craig here). I so wish the republicans would get with it in this area so I wouldn't have to constantly argue with my political allies on these issues.ConservativeRepublicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801590369272620307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-59870892142191860532009-02-13T18:59:00.000-07:002009-02-13T18:59:00.000-07:00@ConservativeRepublican: Good thoughts and that's ...@ConservativeRepublican: Good thoughts and that's what I do, really. I support some Republicans but on a case by case basis any more. I stopped supporting groups long ago. One note: part of the problem <B>is</B> the RNC. Supporting the RNC is <B>just</B> like supporting the local Republicans because their main function is to funnel money into the state races. Worse, the RNC gives money to clowns like the reprehensible Ted Stevens and other corrupt jerkwads who add corruption and good-old-boy political machinations to their lack of conservative appeal.<BR/><BR/>So I guess my real problem is that I'm a conservative and the Republicans just finished eight years of proving that they aren't any more conservative than the Democrats. I may have to vote for the lesser of two evils, but I'm sure has heck not going to support, lobby for, defend, or give money to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-5110251516429565322009-02-13T16:58:00.000-07:002009-02-13T16:58:00.000-07:00Hi, just a conservative republican here who happen...Hi, just a conservative republican here who happens to be gay. Your blog is wonderful.<BR/><BR/>I stick with the republicans because I'm mostly conservative in my politics except for gay rights, so it makes more sense to me to stick with the party and act as a positive example for change rather than support the Dems who I don't agree on with much at all. By being openly gay and republican, I have an opportunity to change minds that would otherwise not be changed. The gay community is not exactly known for doing a good job when it comes to reaching out to other groups. <BR/><BR/>That having been said, I should make it clear that I don't live in Utah, so I'm not exposed to the particular kind of politics that goes on there. If things are getting that bad, then you might want to consider staying with the GOP on the national level and continuing to support the RNC and all, but stop sending money and helping out the Utah GOP. This is what I did when I lived in South Carolina for a short time. <BR/><BR/>Just a possible alternative that might be easier than going over to the Dems or a third party.ConservativeRepublicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801590369272620307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-74735766594073687412009-02-12T18:16:00.000-07:002009-02-12T18:16:00.000-07:00I hate when people equate "Sutherland Institute, E...I hate when <A HREF="http://qsaltlake.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1068:conservatives-rally-agains-the-governors-support-of-civil-unions&catid=26:local" REL="nofollow">people</A> equate "Sutherland Institute, Eagle Forum and the Utah Coalition for Traditional Families" as representing conservatives. I mean, they may <B>be</B> conservative, but their statements don't represent any conservatives that I know. They're nutbars. And yeah, Utah has a disproportionate number of nutbars in government. I hate the Republican party in this state. But I'm a conservative so I have nowhere else to go...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-87197462402142585272009-02-12T15:12:00.000-07:002009-02-12T15:12:00.000-07:00Phewf, thanks, Alan, for answering these important...Phewf, thanks, Alan, for answering these important questions for me! Now I can sleep easy.cjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498877442080688617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-77057244120595631422009-02-12T11:41:00.000-07:002009-02-12T11:41:00.000-07:00@Christopher's questions:1. No, they didn't.2. Y...@Christopher's questions:<BR/><BR/>1. No, they didn't.<BR/><BR/>2. You don't have any.<BR/><BR/>3. No.<BR/><BR/>Any more?Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992194211469009236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-20737430442036982612009-02-12T11:26:00.000-07:002009-02-12T11:26:00.000-07:00By the way, I love that Spongebob episode.By the way, I love that Spongebob episode.cjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498877442080688617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-70795389452022440962009-02-12T11:25:00.000-07:002009-02-12T11:25:00.000-07:00"a group of bills that advocate for the homosexual..."a group of bills that advocate for the homosexual lifestyle and undermine the legal status of Traditional Marriage in Utah."<BR/><BR/>Cute, huh? That's the part that made me want to run around and break stuff. Advocate for the homosexual lifestyle? Undermine legal status of traditional marriage!? Did they actually think this absurd claim through? I really like what you said, Sarah... what about those like your husband Scott, and me, active and married and gay. What about our rights!? Do we matter?cjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498877442080688617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-27283014691435149522009-02-12T10:50:00.000-07:002009-02-12T10:50:00.000-07:00Good job Sarah. I watched the Senator respond to ...Good job Sarah. I watched the Senator respond to Governor Huntsman and I can't stand most government officials anyway because they are all so fake. At least Huntsman has some courage which is greatly lacking in our pathetic government.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429769853283226722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-29582683721786218082009-02-12T10:36:00.000-07:002009-02-12T10:36:00.000-07:00After I saw the news last night about the Senators...After I saw the news last night about the Senators response to Gov. Huntsman's announcement I wanted to scream also. The close mindness of some really gets to me. After reading your blog post today I felt like you had been in my head and wrote down everything I had been feeling. Thank you for your letter maybe you should have sent it around so many more of us could have signed it. Because I would have. Also, how does one become a member of Equality For Utah?UTMOHOSMOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01905296165684899007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-79752367464787444062009-02-12T07:55:00.000-07:002009-02-12T07:55:00.000-07:00"legislation that would provide special rights to ..."legislation that would provide special rights to those who identify themselves as homosexual."<BR/><BR/>This infuriates me. It's not SPECIAL RIGHTS...it's EQUAL RIGHTS. <BR/><BR/>With all this going on in Utah, it makes me dread my upcoming trip there to see my family at the end of March. <BR/><BR/>THANKS SARAH!!! We need more people like you.Jenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03998421726801993400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-43493421443774489042009-02-12T05:59:00.000-07:002009-02-12T05:59:00.000-07:00Thanks, Beck. Your approval and praise means the ...Thanks, Beck. Your approval and praise means the world to me!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765524620705643823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-12355807798173485582009-02-11T21:07:00.000-07:002009-02-11T21:07:00.000-07:00You go girl!This is totally awesome!Thanks for you...You go girl!<BR/><BR/>This is totally awesome!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your stance. Thanks for your passion. Thanks for speaking out. Thanks for your example.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159223254071653666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-51512553084601016332009-02-11T20:54:00.000-07:002009-02-11T20:54:00.000-07:00Alan, that's funny. My senior year of high school...Alan, that's funny. My senior year of high school we (the seminary council) produced a silly video for the seminary students to introduce ourselves. I played the part of Noah's wife (aka Joan, of the arc).Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765524620705643823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972661907029038524.post-4307476359716644152009-02-11T20:46:00.000-07:002009-02-11T20:46:00.000-07:00Sarah, you and Joan of Arc will be best friends in...Sarah, you and Joan of Arc will be best friends in the next life. I don't think I have ever known a more courageous woman than you.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992194211469009236noreply@blogger.com