Burnt Orange Report

I wrote about this a while back, unfortunately, I had been drinking so I was very angry.

It's one of the reasons I'm glad Paige is resigning, but I'm not all that hopeful for a big change.

Republicans don't need to be in the business of education, especially if they are really concerned that their enemy is the "educated elite."

There's no surprise here. The people who's concern for "values" enabled George Bush to retake the Presidency have a mission here, and it's becoming clear what they want: Through subjugation of our education and legal systems, these conservatives would like nothing less than turning our country into their own little fundamentalist state.

What does it matter. As former Dem. VP Candidate Geraldine Ferraro says "Where is all the talent in this country? Its on both sides, the Northeast corridor." That means that y'all at UT are not talented. You guys want to quit school now? They always know best in the northeast. If we followed their lead, all things would be perfect, everywhere. UP there there are soooo many private schools. Why is that? Public school too good for them. Just for the poor or less privileged.

I've been married for 27 years. I surely don't want these other relationships equated to marriage. Marriage is a special relationship ALWAYS between man and a woman. Sure there are many divorces, not a good thing. Make responsible decisions and stick with them. For better or worse, remember your vows.

OMG that's rich. Abstinence only textbooks? Avoid STD's by getting plenty of rest? Wow.

Public school too good for them. Just for the poor or less privileged.

You must be joking. The wealthy elite who live in the cities send their kids to private schools, but that's a tiny, tiny proportion compared to the massive numbers of suburbanites in places like N.J., Ct., and suburban New York who send their kids to excellent public schools.
You see a lot more private and religious schools in states that don't consider education as much of a priority.

Well, I am a Northeast Corridor girl who was sent to wonderful public schools. And I am curious, why is hetero marriage superior to a gay relationship? Both pairs love and care enough about each other to try and make it work. I'm sorry, but if gay marriage is a threat to a man and a woman, then the man and woman should see a counselor.

Andrea, Is your mother special? Your father? You're not here without them. You're not who you are without them, Both of them. You're special because of them. It's one of the natural results of a union between man and woman. You don't get water by combining hydrogen with hydrogen, nor oxygen with oxygen. Our survival is in question without this marriage.

Peter,
As I am a Northeasterner, I guess you can assume that I KNOW about biology, and I am fairly certain that my parents did not produce asexually. At least, not as far as I know. And yes, they are special people. Thanks for asking.

Whose survival are you worried about? Don't worry about gay marriages. Heterosexuals will continue to get married, get divorced or stay together, and have kids in and out of wedlock, therefore propegating the species. Gay marriage will not affect this. I don't think Adam and Steve down the street having their commitment to each other made legal, etc, will stop the culture of weddings and family in the country. Trust me on this.

I am curious--what about heterosexuals who don't want children? Should THEY not be married? Do they not deserve a significant other? I am not trying to be rude or sarcastic, but I am curious about your point of view. How about sterile men and women?

BTW, a lot of the country looks down on Texas--it's not just Geraldine Ferarro. I have lived in 4 states besides this one, and the Texas mockery is everywhere, partly for the reasons stated earlier.