This is an awesome vlog (video blog) by a young conservative activist at Counter-Cultured -- check it out then spread the word!
The woman in the video, Anna Maria, explains that "it's ridiculous that people should be labeled with words like "hateful," "homophobic," "heteronormative," and "bigot" for wanting to restore a culture of marriage in society."
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They(social leftists and leftists in general) call names to avoid debate and also because they no longer have an argument.
Great vid by Ms. Hoffman. She really ought to disable comments at her YouTube channel, however. As expected, she's being torn up by all the trolls. Maybe she wants to expose how hateful they are?
Of all the weasel words made up by the opposition, "heteronormative" is my favorite. From statistical, social and biological standpoints, hetero is the norm. Pseudo-marriage advocates apparently believe, and would like us to believe, that mother nature is a bigot.
Zack - What is your argument against equality? Anna Maria talks of restoring marriage, a noble cause. Yet none of the problems with marriage she lists over the past 40 years have anything to do with marriage equality.
She says she wants to "...restore a culture of marriage that will only make people more happy and fulfilled." Not surprisingly, she doesn't explain why gay people shouldn't have the opportunity to also be happy and fulfilled like their straight counterparts. Apparently, if gay couples can ALSO get married then straight married couples won't have an opportunity to be happy and fulfilled.
Zack - It is a bit ironic that you use the terms "They (social leftisits and leftists). Aren't you simply calling people names rather than debating? The issue of equality is not a left vs right issue. It is a human issue. Many people across the political spectrum support marriage equality just as many people across the political spectrum do not..
She has been brainwashed by hate. It's sick and also child abuse.
Great video. Keep them coming.
@Bobby
"What is your argument against equality?"
You haven't been keeping up with my posts have you? And I don't argue against "equality". I argue for Traditional Marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
"It is a bit ironic that you use the terms "They (social leftisits and leftists). Aren't you simply calling people names rather than debating?"
Not at all ironic. I've been called bigot, totalitarian, homophobe, the equivalent of a Nazi(I'm jewish by the way) all because the people I'm debating are incapable of arguing with me. Do you honestly think being labeled a liberal, leftist, progressive, or a secularist holds a heavier negative connotation than the above listed? If you are offended by those then you need to put on some big boy pants or otherwise abdicate yourself from this site.
"The issue of equality is not a left vs right issue. It is a human issue. Many people across the political spectrum support marriage equality just as many people across the political spectrum do not."
I am a Conservative, generally people who hold a left of center view point are leftist. You're right it isn't a left or right issue, but people who support redefining Marriage are liberal (or left of center) on that issue. Therefore it is appropriate to label such views as "leftist".
@Bobby
"What is your argument against equality?"
You haven't been keeping up with my posts have you? And I don't argue against "equality". I argue for Traditional Marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
"It is a bit ironic that you use the terms "They (social leftisits and leftists). Aren't you simply calling people names rather than debating?"
Not at all ironic. I've been called bigot, totalitarian, homophobe, the equivalent of a Nazi(I'm jewish by the way) all because the people I'm debating are incapable of arguing with me. Do you honestly think being labeled a liberal, leftist, progressive, or a secularist holds a heavier negative connotation than the above listed? If you are offended by those then you need to put on some big boy pants or otherwise abdicate yourself from this site.
"The issue of equality is not a left vs right issue. It is a human issue. Many people across the political spectrum support marriage equality just as many people across the political spectrum do not."
I am a Conservative, generally people who hold a left of center view point are leftist. You're right it isn't a left or right issue, but people who support redefining Marriage are liberal (or left of center) on that issue. Therefore it is appropriate to label such views as "leftist".
"The issue of equality is not a left vs right issue. It is a human issue. Many people across the political spectrum support marriage equality just as many people across the political spectrum do not."
I am a Conservative, generally people who hold a left of center view point are leftist. You're right it isn't a left or right issue, but people who support redefining Marriage are liberal (or left of center) on that issue. Therefore it is appropriate to label such views as "leftist".
"It is a bit ironic that you use the terms "They (social leftisits and leftists). Aren't you simply calling people names rather than debating?"
Not at all ironic. I've been called a myriad of names all because the people I'm debating are incapable of arguing with me. Do you honestly think being labeled a liberal, leftist, progressive, or a secularist holds a heavier negative connotation than the above listed? If you are offended by those then you need to put on some big boy pants or otherwise abdicate yourself from this site.
There might be some double postings soon....I apologize for them...I don't like the moderation process here....ugh
David in Houston or wherever: You pound the same old analogical argument, but it is easy to answer.
"she doesn't explain why gay people shouldn't have the opportunity to also be happy and fulfilled like their straight counterparts."
But, the answer is plain to most everyone: They are already gay !
What's the problem?
Bobbie:
There's no need to argue against equality. Minorities have MORE rights than other citizens. By law, there's no equality. Your idea of equality is really obsolete. Now, there's "equal opportunity", but that's another story which gave rise to all kinds of minorities who beg for extra rights.
But, in terms of marriage, there's no equality either, nor is it implied: a father cannot marry his own adult daughter by mutual consent, though of opposite sex. Where's equality in that? I mean, it's not like they don't already love each other. . . Get it?
But here's where there's equality: a man can marry a woman even if the man is 'gay' (or says he is), etc., etc., etc. . . .In this case there's never been a "Don't Ask, Don't Say" policy. Isn't that funny?
@Little Man,
They are just reaching out in desperation for any word they think will keep them afloat long enough. They are constantly on the lookout for the next proverbial life-preserver to cling to when the inevitable spread of their filth renders their bastardized word de jure ineffective for their needs.
The true descriptive of their proclivity clings to them; a stench they can never rid themselves of as long as good people insist on fidelity to the laws of nature and natures God.
Hey Randy: Your syntax is amazing
But we must realize SSm gets lots of votes in some 'blue' states, and even in 'red' States.
The disadvantageous progress of SSm is due, in my opinion, to a lot of Christians who lean towards permissiveness in their spirituality, and they call it love/compassion. It is love, but incorrectly placed. They only hear one side of the story.
Politics aside, i must pray. Some problems are only resolved through prayer, and we must pray for these Christians mainly. We must love our enemy, but in a republic we also have the duty to vote what is best for our country.
Great video. I love how she noted that popularity contests are for high school. A strong point, as one of the chief arguments of SSMers is that marriage supporters need to get on "the right side of history" lest we're not popular in the future.
"But, the answer is plain to most everyone: They are already gay !"
Too funny, Little man
The marital relationship is unlike other two-sexed types of relationship.
SSM? It is not marital but neither is it so very different from the rest of the types of relationships that populate the non-marriage category.
Is there a definitive sexual aspect for the SSM type of relationship? It cannot be same-sex sexual attraction -- that is not mandatory for those who'd SSM. It cannot be gay identity -- no legal requirement for that either.
But for marriage, well, the sexual aspect is clear in the provision for the responsible procreation -- see the sexual basis for the marital presumption of paternity. That sexual aspect is expressed in the legal requirement for bride and groom; and in the legal requirement that the bride and groom consent to all that marital status entails -- including the sexual basis for consummation, annulment, adultery, and the marital presumption of paternity.
So no same-sex sexual requirements for those who'd SSM, as per SSM argumentation.
Versus: the sexual basis for the union of husband and wife.
What is this thing called SSM if not a specious substitution for marriage?
It is not about marriage equality -- nope. It is about the assertion of a false marriage equivalence. Big difference.
I've got news for this young lady: you're not "defending", "protecting", or "supporting" marriage by opposing somebody else's.
Ash, I agree that popularity contests are for high school, but isn't that kind of what Prop 8 is?
I'm not sure I understand your comment, Will. If you mean what I think you do, then no, I don't see voting on family policy/societal institutions as similar to popularity contests.
I got news for you Jon B.; refusing to call your arrangement a marriage is opposition to tyranny; not marriage.
Will Fisher and his nebulous argument. . .