I'll be the first to tell you that I'm a political junkie.
I love presidential elections. I love gubernatorial elections. I care about pretty much every office...except the Water Authority. I'm still not entirely sure what they do. But with politics comes a considerable amount of lashing out. Politicians have claws, on both sides. But this time, the Republican party's candidate for Georgia Governor John Oxendine has gone too far. Here's a Macon.com article that details Oxendine's attack on Handel: Macon.com-- Oxendine's Attack Ad
In a recent ad, Oxendine attacks Republican Karen Handel, accusing her of being a "liberal democrat." Where I live, that's considered an insult, and at this point, I'm no longer offended by it. What I am offended by, however, is how Oxendine demonises Handel for supporting equal benefits for domestic partnerships.
I don't care if you're liberal or conservative, pro gay marriage or against it. It doesn't matter. Homosexuals are people, and they deserve--no, they are required to have--equal rights. As most of you know, gay marriage is illegal in Georgia. Fine, conservatives, you can keep your terms. But don't you DARE tell me that gay people don't have the same rights as straight people.
Just like during the civil rights era, separate is not equal. And right now, Georgia is not only dealing with an issue of separate laws and separate rights; we're dealing with unequal and unconstitutional circumstances.
Okay. I'm stepping down from my soapbox now.
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