If the US needed further evidence of the absurdity of our stance on gay rights, we have only to look to South Africa. That's right, South Africa, lately of Apartheid, is ahead of the US on gay rights. See in South Africa, seriously SOUTH FRICKIN' AFRICA, gay couples are allowed to marry. You know where that's not the case, hmm let me think....here.
When you are lagging behind South Africa in the provision of human rights, you really have to start wondering. You think if Bulgaria had a stronger Navy than ours we might want to think things over. You imagine that if Mongolia had a more robust computer industry than we did, that might suggest the need for change. But we're cool with lagging behind South Africa in the provision of basic rights to our citizens. Sigh.
With the recent election results--Democratic dominance and the continued support for anti-gay measures--I'm left thinking that the lyrics from Opposites Attract have seeped into the collective moral conscience of this country.
"I take-2 steps forward
I take-2 steps back"
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