tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31281717.post2102003562158891471..comments2023-10-02T01:09:23.656-07:00Comments on *Tristi Pinkston, Author: A Little More about Proposition 8Tristi Pinkstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12122250747480013804noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31281717.post-45919295508376681702008-11-20T15:03:00.000-07:002008-11-20T15:03:00.000-07:00I don't understand why they can't just leave it at...I don't understand why they can't just leave it at civil unions and get on with life. The whole hoopla gives us a unique opportunity to learn from both sides of the issue. We can teach our position on the family and it's importance in society and also the importance of defending a church's right to their beliefs and practices being preserved, but we also have a chance to learn so much about those that are struggling with the challenge of same sex attraction themselves or in a member of their family. We can go a long ways towards dealing with this issue better. Carol Lynn Pearson has some great books on this subject.Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31281717.post-3190758574136919482008-10-30T22:58:00.000-07:002008-10-30T22:58:00.000-07:00Tristi,I live in Arizona and, we too, are battling...Tristi,<BR/><BR/>I live in Arizona and, we too, are battling the same sex marriage thing this election. I appreciate your thoughtful, well-spoken words. This issue certainly has created a stir and I think that it is a good thing. People are starting to wake up, stand up, and be heard, and THAT is what we need more of in conservative circles. Way too much apathy out there!Sum Ergo Cogitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794694892163648489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31281717.post-81567959437154451732008-10-28T12:49:00.000-07:002008-10-28T12:49:00.000-07:00Amanda,Morris Thurston states that his comments we...Amanda,<BR/><BR/>Morris Thurston states that his comments were taken out of context by the No on 8 folks. See <A HREF="http://www.mormonlawyers.com/2008/10/morris-thurstons-comments-were-taken.html" REL="nofollow">here.</A>Dan Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478846532686229790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31281717.post-59325195216096748792008-10-26T05:56:00.000-07:002008-10-26T05:56:00.000-07:00I agree all parents should have the option to opt ...I agree all parents should have the option to opt out of sex-ed (be it homo or heterosexual), and that every parent has a right to know what their kid is learning.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31281717.post-74615354434243591782008-10-25T22:17:00.000-07:002008-10-25T22:17:00.000-07:00Amanda,Thank you for sharing your opinion in such ...Amanda,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your opinion in such a thoughtful, respectful way. I don't mind if people disagree with me as long as we can share our thoughts politely.<BR/><BR/>My concern with education in regards to Prop 8 is taken from what is happening in Mass. right now, with booklets about homosexual activity being handed out in the high schools. I have no reason to think that this won't be the case in CA or in any other state where same-sex marriage is legalized. But like I said, I would be very unhappy if booklets on how to have heterosexual sex were handed out. It's the same thing -- sex should be taught in an atmosphere that promotes responsibility and morality, and that kind of teaching simply isn't being offered in the schools. Of course, we'll just have to wait and see how things play out, but I believe that what's happening in Mass will happen in other states where same-sex marriage is legalized, and that concerns me. I don't agree with parents being arrested for wanting to know what their children are being taught in school.Tristi Pinkstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122250747480013804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31281717.post-60650401274667505022008-10-25T19:38:00.000-07:002008-10-25T19:38:00.000-07:00Tristi, I am vehemently against Proposition 8, but...Tristi, I am vehemently against Proposition 8, but I respect everyone's rights to vote how they think/feel is right. I wish that everyone could agree to disagree on this issue so there wouldn't be so much anger and hatred and divisiveness going on. I was curious what information you had regarding education and prop-8. I know there's a lot of misinformation going around, and some scare tactics (on both sides of the argument), but the passing or failing of prop-8 may not have the consequences most of the Yes-on-8 propoganda is peddling. Morris Thurston, an active, faithful LDS member, and a lawyer, has written a counter-point based in law on the "Six Consequences if Proposition 8 Fails" propoganda. If you're interested in reading - it explains a lot about the education thing - it's <A HREF="http://www.mormonsformarriage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/secondversionresponsestosixconsequencesifprop8fails1.pdf" REL="nofollow"> here</A>. I'm not posting that in order to try to get you to change your mind - you are entitled to whatever you feel is right - but I always think it's a good idea for people to be educated on everything. I'm an education snob, I know! :)<BR/><BR/>I'm glad that there is the option of homeschool for people who want to do that. I know people who homeschool not for religious reasons, but, for example, they think the school system isn't teaching their kids enough, or they think, as parents, they can do a better job than the public schools. It's wonderful the options our country gives us!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31281717.post-71128470559331073032008-10-25T19:20:00.000-07:002008-10-25T19:20:00.000-07:00Well said.Well said.Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31281717.post-14863477509142714362008-10-25T12:46:00.000-07:002008-10-25T12:46:00.000-07:00Thank you for the shout out, Tristi. I couldn't ag...Thank you for the shout out, Tristi. I couldn't agree with you more. Truly, had I been able to have children I would have homeschooled them as well. I am aghast at what has been wrought by the approval of gay marriage in Massachusetts. You are so very right that unless we, as Americans, are ever vigilant and vocal in defense of our beliefs, our society and nation will be completely and utterly destroyed. Not from without, but from within.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for taking such a strong stance!<BR/><BR/>CandaceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986635883342034311noreply@blogger.com