{"id":1347,"date":"2008-11-05T22:42:48","date_gmt":"2008-11-06T02:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lunardreams.net\/baby\/?p=1347"},"modified":"2008-11-05T22:42:48","modified_gmt":"2008-11-06T02:42:48","slug":"more-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/lunardreams.net\/baby\/?p=1347","title":{"rendered":"More Politics"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am slightly mollified by this: Lawsuit Challenging Proposition 8 Filed<\/a>. My husband suggested this would happen, and of course he was right. I am relieved to see this will be fought. I don’t see how this could possibly be upheld as constitutional – but then again, crazier things have happened in this country.<\/p>\n

From my watching and participating in debates on the issue of same-sex marriage it does appear to me that to find a solution the country is going to have to make the separation between church and state much more clear: we’re going to define the civil government-upheld union under one name, and the religious union under another. There are always exceptions, but I feel like a lot of people who are okay with the idea of equal *rights* are unable to give up their religious concept of the term marriage.<\/p>\n

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I am happy that an African American has attained the high office of President (-Elect). But the question on my mind is – would America elect an Atheist?<\/p>\n

I see the things said during campaigns, like the attack by Elizabeth Dole’s Senatorial campaign in North Carolina saying that Kay Hagan was Godless. Well, first of all it wasn’t true – Hagan is a Christian. But, like Colin Powel said about the allegation that Obama is a Muslim (which is also very untrue): So what if he is? Are Athiests and Muslims not allowed to be elected in this country? Are other religions still so unaccepted that you have to belong to the “correct” religion to be elected to office?<\/p>\n

It’s really quite offensive to me, being a very open Atheist. I really take offense to the implication that I am less of a person because I do not share a religion with someone… that I am not capable of leadership. I don’t have to tell you what kind of person I am – I expect my actions to stand that test. I want people – especially the leaders of our country – to be judged based on how they treat others, how they conduct themselves, what they say and do… not what religion they subscribe to.<\/p>\n

I try very hard to live that in my daily life. I have friends of many religions. I don’t care what you call yourself. I don’t care what God you are faithful to. If you treat me with respect, if you follow through on what you say, if you live with compassion, then that is all I need to know.<\/p>\n

I wish more people believed the same.<\/p>\n

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Alaska might re-elect their current Senator who has been convicted in federal court on seven counts of corruption. This is just beyond my comprehension. I can understand if he had been indicted, but no verdict yet. I’m willing to suspend judgement for a while. But he was CONVICTED! In federal court! WTF!<\/p>\n

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But despite the shadows I still remain so very excited. I really want to see what Obama can do for this country. Watching him speak just makes me so proud, so hopeful. It’s wonderful.<\/p>\n

I know many people just wanted the election over with so they can stop hearing about it. I actually think I’m a little disappointed that it’s over. I really enjoyed all the politics – that’s something I never thought I’d say.<\/p>\n

I have absolutely no interest in actually becoming a politician, LOL. But I think I’d like to follow politics and I really want to educate myself much further on the American system. These last few months have been somewhat of a crash course for me. I currently don’t have any options for classes I could take at the college in US History, but thankfully my husband has dug up his old textbook, American Government In Action<\/i>. I guess I know what I’ll be reading!<\/p>\n

I feel a little woken up by all of this. Energised. This has given me something to invest myself into, something that really has nothing to do with babies or Devin. I’m enjoying myself, and that’s something worthwhile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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