Monday, June 06, 2005
A Man of Convictions
Pat O'Brien unexpectingly quit the Liberal Party today over plans to legalize gay marriage at some point. Wow, what a hero to stand up for his bigoted convictions over this harmless issue. I think I'm gonna faint.
My friend over at haldenjohnson.net posted this piece about trust in our politicians. Is it any wonder it's at an all-time low, look whom we elect? So here's a question to toss around. I know there's lots of folks who believe they want a true democracy with true representation of the populace. I think we have to be very careful what we wish for in this instance. For example, Joe Priest tells the flock that gays are an abomination 'cause it says so right there in black in white in the bible and that's the entire basis of their opinion. The problem is there isn't a licence required to vote. I think you should have to pass a test .... how about some sample questions:
1. Do you honestly believe that the bible is word for word, the written truth of gawd?
2. Have you read more than 1 book your entire life?
3. Have you ever watched Pat Robertson on TV on a Sunday morning?
4. Do you watch Jerry Springer or Wolf Blitzer because they're the only honest people on tv?
I'm thinking if you answer yes to those questions then you're disqualified. You just don't get to vote on anything at all.
Pat O'Brien unexpectingly quit the Liberal Party today over plans to legalize gay marriage at some point. Wow, what a hero to stand up for his bigoted convictions over this harmless issue. I think I'm gonna faint.
My friend over at haldenjohnson.net posted this piece about trust in our politicians. Is it any wonder it's at an all-time low, look whom we elect? So here's a question to toss around. I know there's lots of folks who believe they want a true democracy with true representation of the populace. I think we have to be very careful what we wish for in this instance. For example, Joe Priest tells the flock that gays are an abomination 'cause it says so right there in black in white in the bible and that's the entire basis of their opinion. The problem is there isn't a licence required to vote. I think you should have to pass a test .... how about some sample questions:
1. Do you honestly believe that the bible is word for word, the written truth of gawd?
2. Have you read more than 1 book your entire life?
3. Have you ever watched Pat Robertson on TV on a Sunday morning?
4. Do you watch Jerry Springer or Wolf Blitzer because they're the only honest people on tv?
I'm thinking if you answer yes to those questions then you're disqualified. You just don't get to vote on anything at all.
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O'Brien leaving is just another sign that party lines really no longer mean anything. Did O'Brien really join the liberals thinking they would be anti gay marriage? Did Belinda join the Conservatives thinking they would be Pro gay marriage?
We elect these career oriented lawyers and business men/women who don't care about issues they just join a party that they figure will get them elected and figure out what they stand for later.
I think the electoral system needs to be reworked but not by taking away he rights of individuals (even those I do not agree with) but by getting people that care about public service back in the house.
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We elect these career oriented lawyers and business men/women who don't care about issues they just join a party that they figure will get them elected and figure out what they stand for later.
I think the electoral system needs to be reworked but not by taking away he rights of individuals (even those I do not agree with) but by getting people that care about public service back in the house.
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