With all of the mess that is going on with the bail outs. I wonder who gets to pick and choose what is more important? The debate that is supposed to go on, or talks of the bail outs? I look at it this way.
Both are very important, and have to be consitered. Like it or not both are Senators that running for the most important office and want to become the president of the United States. I do consider that just because the two of them are running for president should not take away what they know of first hand. Seeing as now we know that McCain is going on with the Debates for Friday, means he took off that one day to say his piece about the bail outs. I don't recall hearing about Obama showing up..did he? However, then you hear that McCain took that one day off to call off the debate to say his piece and come back to the debate today knowing that there is no deal. I don't know about you, but I find myself being very confused on which way to feel about this.
I do know that with there not being a deal, I really think now there will not be one made until we elect a new president and I really hope that isn't the case, as I feel that there will be more problems that will stem from this, which will result in more crisis in our business here and at home. I don't think that Congress is doing what they should be doing, as they should be investigating more and more of these business and following thru with penalties. {Why do I have the feeling that would result in too many of our elected officials that would be investigated}
Lets hope for the best, as I know I cannot take anymore of this.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Coming to your next paycheck soon
With the recent talks of all the buy outs that are starting to take affect, I want to listen to the news about it, I want to hear the president on what he is saying. I just can't!!! I hear the sentence of 'Buyouts' and I start to get that knot in my stomach as if I just ate something very sour.
These buy outs may appear to be something good for the business, but its really bad for you and I. We are talking billions of dollars that you and I are going to have fork over in our taxes our money that we are trying to earn. That's a lot of money to be forking over. I don't know about you, but I can barley make it now. We don't do much as we used to 10+ yrs ago, and really its starting to take its toll. I am no physhartrist but I can tell you it does have a huge affect on how mentally it can wear on a person.
If you are used to going places, and even it were just going fishing (which we would take some trips to go fishing) has now resulted in having to even budget going fishing..that my friends is pretty sad. You figure, you have to either eat well before you go, or pack a lunch. (You know you will not be able to go out to eat) due to the rising cost of gas. Then, you need to plan the rest of the week around that trip to make sure you can afford it as driving the child to school, and then cheer practice, then picking me up from work. (that takes a huge chunk out of the gas meter) So, the simple things in life have now resulted in planning, and those simple things that we used to be able to do on the drop of the dime result in an argument to go or not to go.
I can have that argument just with myself and it usually goes
Ok, we are going to go and do something, even if it means just going fishing..we need to get out of this house and do something...{Oh, wait, ok, she has a cheer game on Friday, and Band and then work..do we have enough gas money to do this}
Dang, it we need to go, we haven't done anything in 3 weeks.
**side note** No, I am not crazy, you know you all have those conversations with yourself..(maybe not on the same subject..but you do)
Anyway, we try the best we can, with what we have. We do things, and not like we used to and try to find ways around. I just cannot imange anymore being taken out of my paycheck when there is already not enough to go around. How is eveyone else feeling about this?
These buy outs may appear to be something good for the business, but its really bad for you and I. We are talking billions of dollars that you and I are going to have fork over in our taxes our money that we are trying to earn. That's a lot of money to be forking over. I don't know about you, but I can barley make it now. We don't do much as we used to 10+ yrs ago, and really its starting to take its toll. I am no physhartrist but I can tell you it does have a huge affect on how mentally it can wear on a person.
If you are used to going places, and even it were just going fishing (which we would take some trips to go fishing) has now resulted in having to even budget going fishing..that my friends is pretty sad. You figure, you have to either eat well before you go, or pack a lunch. (You know you will not be able to go out to eat) due to the rising cost of gas. Then, you need to plan the rest of the week around that trip to make sure you can afford it as driving the child to school, and then cheer practice, then picking me up from work. (that takes a huge chunk out of the gas meter) So, the simple things in life have now resulted in planning, and those simple things that we used to be able to do on the drop of the dime result in an argument to go or not to go.
I can have that argument just with myself and it usually goes
Ok, we are going to go and do something, even if it means just going fishing..we need to get out of this house and do something...{Oh, wait, ok, she has a cheer game on Friday, and Band and then work..do we have enough gas money to do this}
Dang, it we need to go, we haven't done anything in 3 weeks.
**side note** No, I am not crazy, you know you all have those conversations with yourself..(maybe not on the same subject..but you do)
Anyway, we try the best we can, with what we have. We do things, and not like we used to and try to find ways around. I just cannot imange anymore being taken out of my paycheck when there is already not enough to go around. How is eveyone else feeling about this?
Monday, September 22, 2008
Blah day not the Monday blah either
It’s not often that I get into these moods, and I sat here wondering what really has me so down. I started thinking maybe I am just tired, or maybe its just a early mid life crisis?
Then the next I get an email. I have google alert me anytime my Uncle’s name comes up, and today was the day I received that alert.
Back in January my Uncle passed away, it happened so fast and I really didn’t believe that it happened. Denial is something that doesn’t come to me very often either. He was in his late 50’s and when we received the call that he was in the hospital, it was like I felt as if I was outside of my own body looking at myself. My sister was on the other end of the phone crying, and I had a very hard time understanding what she was saying, but really I knew it didn’t matter as all I heard was hospital, and Uncle and it seems that the mind just fills in the rest.
I remember telling her I was on my way and got everyone together to race over there. The hospital is about an 1hr & 45min drive, I just kept thinking to please hang on until I get there please don’t go just yet. We got there but the machines where working for him, long enough until we and others got there. I started to become numb, and couldn’t even begin to breathe.
So, this email the google alert, was to tell me about a play that they are doing based on my Uncle and his partner of 35yrs life together. Which I had heard they were talking about, but I just didn’t know if anyone was going to go through with. So the alert came, and I wonder if my sub-conscious was working to prepare me for the email that I was about to receive. The difference that my Uncle has made for the GLBT community in his community was over the top. He was a dancer, teacher, director, and friend to many. He will always be missed. Its kind of ironic how I just submitted one of my blogs to be sent through to blogger which I wrote about him on that day, and this just so happens. Its as if he keeps telling me “The show must go on.
Then the next I get an email. I have google alert me anytime my Uncle’s name comes up, and today was the day I received that alert.
Back in January my Uncle passed away, it happened so fast and I really didn’t believe that it happened. Denial is something that doesn’t come to me very often either. He was in his late 50’s and when we received the call that he was in the hospital, it was like I felt as if I was outside of my own body looking at myself. My sister was on the other end of the phone crying, and I had a very hard time understanding what she was saying, but really I knew it didn’t matter as all I heard was hospital, and Uncle and it seems that the mind just fills in the rest.
I remember telling her I was on my way and got everyone together to race over there. The hospital is about an 1hr & 45min drive, I just kept thinking to please hang on until I get there please don’t go just yet. We got there but the machines where working for him, long enough until we and others got there. I started to become numb, and couldn’t even begin to breathe.
So, this email the google alert, was to tell me about a play that they are doing based on my Uncle and his partner of 35yrs life together. Which I had heard they were talking about, but I just didn’t know if anyone was going to go through with. So the alert came, and I wonder if my sub-conscious was working to prepare me for the email that I was about to receive. The difference that my Uncle has made for the GLBT community in his community was over the top. He was a dancer, teacher, director, and friend to many. He will always be missed. Its kind of ironic how I just submitted one of my blogs to be sent through to blogger which I wrote about him on that day, and this just so happens. Its as if he keeps telling me “The show must go on.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Planning a Party
My girlfriend and I decided to have a Anniversary Party for our 15yrs together, and I thought I would share with you the outcome of that party. Along with the letter I wrote. {***is taken away the names}
To Whom It May Concern, July 9th 2008 This letter is being written to address the complaints that I had with my experience at one of your Hotels. I had filled out the information on-line for the complaint, and in the comment section I simply put that 1025 characters that were required for the comments were not enough and that I would really appreciate a phone call or email address to address these concerns. Instead I received a letter from Customer Relations Department stating that my comments are "duly noted." Now let me ask you what comments do you have? 1025 characters were not enough to work with? So I begin my complaints now in hopes that you can get a clear understanding of what really took place.
My partner and I have been together for 15yrs and we had been talking about planning a party for our anniversary. This was the time to get everyone together, and we found a great place which would be located in the middle between the two families for driving. My partner and I went out to check the place out in February to see if this was going to be the pace where we wanted, or to keep shopping elsewhere. We set up an appointment, and we were greeted by **** who was in charge of this. We explained what we wanted. We both wanted to be outside, and that we were planning on the party on June 21st. **** explained everything to us, and showed us the patio that we could rent. Mind you that this was in February and even with the snow on the ground it was a great place to plan an outside party. We put the payment down of $465.70 and made plans to come back in May for the remainder and to see how the progress was being made on the construction that we were told was going to be done to the place.
When we arrived to Quality in May we ended up meeting with someone else as **** shift ended on the scheduled appointment time that ***** made for us. I really didn't like the fact that we ended up having to meet with someone else being that close to the party. As we met both my partner and I made things very clear that day, as the hotel was receiving a new roof and the patio area was not even touched. The carpet outside had not even been touched where we were both told that was going to be replaced. This carpet had looked like a dog that had been running all over it there were snags all over it, and there were spots of the cement (underneath) the carpet that were cracked, and broken that caused weak spots and holes. We were again assured that those would be taken care of. I understand as this woman had to jump in and fill in as our host not knowing or having much time to go over all of our needs was doing that best she could. We went over the set up for the tables and set up, and where the tent was going to be placed and wanted to make sure all the basics were taken care. Of those basics were to make sure that the hotel could provide us with water; no problem. If there was going to be anyone available for us if we were to have any concerns; "*****and I are splitting the shift". Ended up putting the remainder payment down $265.70.
June 21st arrives and we arrived at the hotel around 11:00 am as per our contract we could arrive as early as 10am. When we arrived we were told earlier in the week that we were not allowed to check into our room till 4pm as the rooms will not be available. So as we arrived to the patio the first thing that we noticed is that the old carpet is still there. We started unloading vehicles to start setting up and one of the tables starts to unfold right on me as placing items on it. **** called maintenance and the maintenance guy explains that is the only table that we have, and there are no extras. **** then has to become a bit forceful with him to figure out a way to fix it. (I am glad we decided to bring an extra table) At one point during the set up my sister-in-law noticed a section of the ground that could of caused someone to twist their ankle on. I pointed this out to ***** and she then apologized about the carpet not being done that all they got to do was power wash it. At one point we were going to have our entrance be at the side to keep from our guest from having to twist their ankle on the piece of carpet (ground area) that was coming undone. So we started to get something set up for the side entrance which is actually worse as the carpet is bunched up and that would have been worse. So we went back to the original entrance which is right off the pool area. I then decided that before the party gets started I need to address these concerns as coming in just to set up was enough already. I asked **** if I can speak to the owner if he was still here. He was and I introduced myself and concerns that I was having at that point in time. The carpet how we were told that it was going to be replaced and now it seems to be worse from when we were just here a month ago. Showed him the holes and places where I believe I was looking out for the Hotels best interest. The tent had stains on it, and holes in it as if someone took a BB gun and shot it all up. The dance floor was still wet and I have green paint still on the bottom of my shoes The table that was being held together by a c-clamp. That although we did get our room a bit early just to drop off our stuff, check in was not until 4pm but yet check out was at 11am? After the owner (or really how do I know he was the owner?) looked over all these things and was told that it all had to do with the timing the timing just was not right. I explained to him look I have worked customer service for a total of 12years and I understand things happen. But to start off that statement with its all about the timing when I was there four months prior and made a second trip out there. At that point the 'Owner' went to talk to ****about our bill. It was determined at that point he was going to cover the cost of the keg and tips for the bartender. That was fine. I explained that I was not happy, but fine. I am getting ready for guest to show soon, and we needed to start getting ready along with getting our food and set up. So I go upstairs to take a shower and the water is up at my ankles and the water is not going down. At this point my partner is in our daughters room, which we had blocked rooms, then why was our daughter's room clear across the other side of the building? I ended up having to call the front desk. Maintenance comes and brings with him a tool to snake the bathtub. Approximately 15Min's later Maintenance has a bag full of hair from out of the tub. Maintenance even explains to me that he has told the other workers not to use some other tool that it doesn't do the job that it should and here is the proof as he showed me and kept all that bag full of hair to show the boss to prove to him the other workers were not doing their job the right way. I think I felt dirty just standing there.
As the party began to start and the bar service was opened I went to get my first beer. The keg that I didn't have to pay for is now nothing but foam. So what did I really get for that? My guest gave up drinking the beer, and then at one point the bartender started to charge some of my guest .25$ for water. The bartender was offering other guest my beer as it was nothing but foam anyway. Why should I care? I mean right I got that for free. There were regular hotel guest that were coming into our party, which we had to escort out of there. The Jacuzzi in the pool area was cold, and the water was rusted color. The hotel offers a free drink when you rent a room, and my grandmother who came to the party tried to use her coupon for an ice tea to drink as she could not drink alcohol, and the bartender told her no that was only for alcohol drinks. Which I understand this is something that the Hotel does special as I have been to many of your Hotel chains,. but knowing she is part of our party and the money we brought here, that is not the response I expected to hear. At one point my grandmother ended up giving her coupon for WATER. This experience I would hope you would read as if it were you who planned a party and how you would feel about the experience you received? There is some strong need for most of the staff employee's to have some sort of customer relations skills, which most didn't. I am not an expert, but I do know that my guest told me that the bartender was rude, and couldn't believe how that place was even opened with the water damage that they heard about, and the mildew that you could smell throughout the building. I would like to think that I would receive a response from you about this matter or the Hotel, but seeing as the first letter that I received from the Hotel was addressed to Ann Marie {The Ann Marie is how the letter was addressed, and that is NOT MY NAME}, I really wonder how organized this place is and how much Choice Hotels cares about the business. Sincerely,
I received an letter in the mail the other day from them..and it mind as well said..Too bad we got your money and there isn't a darn thing you can do about it. Now it didn't say that but you'll see why..it said " We thank you for your comments and will be forwarding them to the Hotel, as Quality Inn is a franchise and we hope that you consider this a isolated incident"
To Whom It May Concern, July 9th 2008 This letter is being written to address the complaints that I had with my experience at one of your Hotels. I had filled out the information on-line for the complaint, and in the comment section I simply put that 1025 characters that were required for the comments were not enough and that I would really appreciate a phone call or email address to address these concerns. Instead I received a letter from Customer Relations Department stating that my comments are "duly noted." Now let me ask you what comments do you have? 1025 characters were not enough to work with? So I begin my complaints now in hopes that you can get a clear understanding of what really took place.
My partner and I have been together for 15yrs and we had been talking about planning a party for our anniversary. This was the time to get everyone together, and we found a great place which would be located in the middle between the two families for driving. My partner and I went out to check the place out in February to see if this was going to be the pace where we wanted, or to keep shopping elsewhere. We set up an appointment, and we were greeted by **** who was in charge of this. We explained what we wanted. We both wanted to be outside, and that we were planning on the party on June 21st. **** explained everything to us, and showed us the patio that we could rent. Mind you that this was in February and even with the snow on the ground it was a great place to plan an outside party. We put the payment down of $465.70 and made plans to come back in May for the remainder and to see how the progress was being made on the construction that we were told was going to be done to the place.
When we arrived to Quality in May we ended up meeting with someone else as **** shift ended on the scheduled appointment time that ***** made for us. I really didn't like the fact that we ended up having to meet with someone else being that close to the party. As we met both my partner and I made things very clear that day, as the hotel was receiving a new roof and the patio area was not even touched. The carpet outside had not even been touched where we were both told that was going to be replaced. This carpet had looked like a dog that had been running all over it there were snags all over it, and there were spots of the cement (underneath) the carpet that were cracked, and broken that caused weak spots and holes. We were again assured that those would be taken care of. I understand as this woman had to jump in and fill in as our host not knowing or having much time to go over all of our needs was doing that best she could. We went over the set up for the tables and set up, and where the tent was going to be placed and wanted to make sure all the basics were taken care. Of those basics were to make sure that the hotel could provide us with water; no problem. If there was going to be anyone available for us if we were to have any concerns; "*****and I are splitting the shift". Ended up putting the remainder payment down $265.70.
June 21st arrives and we arrived at the hotel around 11:00 am as per our contract we could arrive as early as 10am. When we arrived we were told earlier in the week that we were not allowed to check into our room till 4pm as the rooms will not be available. So as we arrived to the patio the first thing that we noticed is that the old carpet is still there. We started unloading vehicles to start setting up and one of the tables starts to unfold right on me as placing items on it. **** called maintenance and the maintenance guy explains that is the only table that we have, and there are no extras. **** then has to become a bit forceful with him to figure out a way to fix it. (I am glad we decided to bring an extra table) At one point during the set up my sister-in-law noticed a section of the ground that could of caused someone to twist their ankle on. I pointed this out to ***** and she then apologized about the carpet not being done that all they got to do was power wash it. At one point we were going to have our entrance be at the side to keep from our guest from having to twist their ankle on the piece of carpet (ground area) that was coming undone. So we started to get something set up for the side entrance which is actually worse as the carpet is bunched up and that would have been worse. So we went back to the original entrance which is right off the pool area. I then decided that before the party gets started I need to address these concerns as coming in just to set up was enough already. I asked **** if I can speak to the owner if he was still here. He was and I introduced myself and concerns that I was having at that point in time. The carpet how we were told that it was going to be replaced and now it seems to be worse from when we were just here a month ago. Showed him the holes and places where I believe I was looking out for the Hotels best interest. The tent had stains on it, and holes in it as if someone took a BB gun and shot it all up. The dance floor was still wet and I have green paint still on the bottom of my shoes The table that was being held together by a c-clamp. That although we did get our room a bit early just to drop off our stuff, check in was not until 4pm but yet check out was at 11am? After the owner (or really how do I know he was the owner?) looked over all these things and was told that it all had to do with the timing the timing just was not right. I explained to him look I have worked customer service for a total of 12years and I understand things happen. But to start off that statement with its all about the timing when I was there four months prior and made a second trip out there. At that point the 'Owner' went to talk to ****about our bill. It was determined at that point he was going to cover the cost of the keg and tips for the bartender. That was fine. I explained that I was not happy, but fine. I am getting ready for guest to show soon, and we needed to start getting ready along with getting our food and set up. So I go upstairs to take a shower and the water is up at my ankles and the water is not going down. At this point my partner is in our daughters room, which we had blocked rooms, then why was our daughter's room clear across the other side of the building? I ended up having to call the front desk. Maintenance comes and brings with him a tool to snake the bathtub. Approximately 15Min's later Maintenance has a bag full of hair from out of the tub. Maintenance even explains to me that he has told the other workers not to use some other tool that it doesn't do the job that it should and here is the proof as he showed me and kept all that bag full of hair to show the boss to prove to him the other workers were not doing their job the right way. I think I felt dirty just standing there.
As the party began to start and the bar service was opened I went to get my first beer. The keg that I didn't have to pay for is now nothing but foam. So what did I really get for that? My guest gave up drinking the beer, and then at one point the bartender started to charge some of my guest .25$ for water. The bartender was offering other guest my beer as it was nothing but foam anyway. Why should I care? I mean right I got that for free. There were regular hotel guest that were coming into our party, which we had to escort out of there. The Jacuzzi in the pool area was cold, and the water was rusted color. The hotel offers a free drink when you rent a room, and my grandmother who came to the party tried to use her coupon for an ice tea to drink as she could not drink alcohol, and the bartender told her no that was only for alcohol drinks. Which I understand this is something that the Hotel does special as I have been to many of your Hotel chains,. but knowing she is part of our party and the money we brought here, that is not the response I expected to hear. At one point my grandmother ended up giving her coupon for WATER. This experience I would hope you would read as if it were you who planned a party and how you would feel about the experience you received? There is some strong need for most of the staff employee's to have some sort of customer relations skills, which most didn't. I am not an expert, but I do know that my guest told me that the bartender was rude, and couldn't believe how that place was even opened with the water damage that they heard about, and the mildew that you could smell throughout the building. I would like to think that I would receive a response from you about this matter or the Hotel, but seeing as the first letter that I received from the Hotel was addressed to Ann Marie {The Ann Marie is how the letter was addressed, and that is NOT MY NAME}, I really wonder how organized this place is and how much Choice Hotels cares about the business. Sincerely,
I received an letter in the mail the other day from them..and it mind as well said..Too bad we got your money and there isn't a darn thing you can do about it. Now it didn't say that but you'll see why..it said " We thank you for your comments and will be forwarding them to the Hotel, as Quality Inn is a franchise and we hope that you consider this a isolated incident"
Ban on traditional marriage
For those of you who don't know..I am gay..and I don't do this normally..but the article that I just read brings me to tell you this..why..???I cannot stand what I am reading..and I cannot stand special groups..even what has become here!
California bans 'brides,' 'grooms'License rejected for couple seeking traditional marriage
{This is NOT THE WAY TO GET PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT OTHERS BY TAKING AWAY SOMETHING ELSE THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR CENTURIES!!! Ok, the article:}
ROSEVILLE, Calif. – "Brides" and "grooms" are no longer allowed to marry in the State of California.
That privilege is only extended to individuals who allow themselves to be called "Party A" and "Party B" on marriage licenses. {??? Party A and Party B? I sware is this what we are coming too? This makes me sick...and I just have no words to say..I am sorry..I know I can't speak for all as they are all jumping up and down and having some party about this like some new invention was discovered..just makes no sence} Pastor Doug Bird of Abundant Life Fellowship in Roseville, Calif., was alarmed to find the state now rejects the traditional terms after he officiated his first marriage ceremony last week following the California Supreme Court decision to overturn Proposition 22.
The couple had written the words "bride" and "groom" next to "Party A" and "Party B" because they wanted to be legally recognized as husband and wife. However, the Placer County marriage license was denied."I received back the license and a letter from the Placer County Clerk/Recorder stating that the license 'does not comply with California State registration laws,'" Bird said in a statement from the Pacific Justice Institute. It was an "unacceptable alteration," the County Recorder's Office claimed the State Office of Vital Records determined. "What's next?" Bird wrote in a Sept. 4 letter. "Will the State of California force [ministers] to use the terms "Party A" and "Party B" in the ceremony itself?"
In a 4-3 decision, California's high court declared that legal definitions of marriage as a union between a man and a woman were unconstitutional. Since the ruling, the generic designations have been added to legal documents.
Pacific Justice Institute President Brad Dacus said voters must change the state constitution by voting on the marriage amendment in November if they wish to preserve the traditional meaning of marriage. "Unless Proposition 8 is passed, heterosexual couples will be forced to wed out of the state if they wish to be officially identified as bride and groom or husband and wife." He said in a statement. "This is a major slap in the face for traditional marriage."
Excuse me, but I don't know how this is helping the gay rights to 'Right to Marry' I don't know if its just me, but it appears that now that will only seperate us more, and cause mor HATE. I know if I were a straight couple I would be pretty ticked off as well. Why can't the "Legal Document" be written to have the following "Bride and Groom, Man and Man, Woman and Woman?" No, instead be written to be a 'Party A or Party B" Oh, how excited I would be about that. I just want to be able to have the right to have my family taken care of if God forbid something were to happen to me, and I am sure that my partener feels the same way. There still is too many loop holes in this Proposition as if when this gets passed.
California bans 'brides,' 'grooms'License rejected for couple seeking traditional marriage
{This is NOT THE WAY TO GET PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT OTHERS BY TAKING AWAY SOMETHING ELSE THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR CENTURIES!!! Ok, the article:}
ROSEVILLE, Calif. – "Brides" and "grooms" are no longer allowed to marry in the State of California.
That privilege is only extended to individuals who allow themselves to be called "Party A" and "Party B" on marriage licenses. {??? Party A and Party B? I sware is this what we are coming too? This makes me sick...and I just have no words to say..I am sorry..I know I can't speak for all as they are all jumping up and down and having some party about this like some new invention was discovered..just makes no sence} Pastor Doug Bird of Abundant Life Fellowship in Roseville, Calif., was alarmed to find the state now rejects the traditional terms after he officiated his first marriage ceremony last week following the California Supreme Court decision to overturn Proposition 22.
The couple had written the words "bride" and "groom" next to "Party A" and "Party B" because they wanted to be legally recognized as husband and wife. However, the Placer County marriage license was denied."I received back the license and a letter from the Placer County Clerk/Recorder stating that the license 'does not comply with California State registration laws,'" Bird said in a statement from the Pacific Justice Institute. It was an "unacceptable alteration," the County Recorder's Office claimed the State Office of Vital Records determined. "What's next?" Bird wrote in a Sept. 4 letter. "Will the State of California force [ministers] to use the terms "Party A" and "Party B" in the ceremony itself?"
In a 4-3 decision, California's high court declared that legal definitions of marriage as a union between a man and a woman were unconstitutional. Since the ruling, the generic designations have been added to legal documents.
Pacific Justice Institute President Brad Dacus said voters must change the state constitution by voting on the marriage amendment in November if they wish to preserve the traditional meaning of marriage. "Unless Proposition 8 is passed, heterosexual couples will be forced to wed out of the state if they wish to be officially identified as bride and groom or husband and wife." He said in a statement. "This is a major slap in the face for traditional marriage."
Excuse me, but I don't know how this is helping the gay rights to 'Right to Marry' I don't know if its just me, but it appears that now that will only seperate us more, and cause mor HATE. I know if I were a straight couple I would be pretty ticked off as well. Why can't the "Legal Document" be written to have the following "Bride and Groom, Man and Man, Woman and Woman?" No, instead be written to be a 'Party A or Party B" Oh, how excited I would be about that. I just want to be able to have the right to have my family taken care of if God forbid something were to happen to me, and I am sure that my partener feels the same way. There still is too many loop holes in this Proposition as if when this gets passed.
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