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Gill took two half-brothers into his North Miami home after a child abuse investigator asked for his help. While the arrangement was supposed to be temporary, the state was unable to place the children elsewhere and Gil became their de facto guardian. When Gill petitioned to adopt the children, the state, which has one of the strictest anti-gay adoption laws of the country, hauled Mr. Gill to court. |
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» Florida Judge to Rule on Gay Adoption Case Today
The case of 47-year-old Miami resident Martin Gill, who seeks to adopt the two foster children he's been caring for, is expected to come to a conclusion today as a decision is made. The state of Florida fought Gill's petition for adoption and the state has one of the strictest gay adoption bans in the nation. [AP] |
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» Hundreds Gather to See Openly-Gay Tampa Commissioner Sworn In
Florida's Hillsborough County swore in its first openly gay county commissioner, Kevin Beckner today as hundreds gathered to witness the historic event. It was reported to be the largest crowd for such an event. County Circuit Court Clerk Pat Frank said of the crowd, "They're welcoming change, so it is Obama-like." [TBO] |
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» "Why Some Americans Don't Have Reason to Celebrate:"
"Sorry to be the buzz-kill at the liberal victory-party, but this election has been a historic nightmare for millions of gay Americans. In Florida, Arizona, and California propositions have been passed to amend state constitutions, permanently enshrining second-class citizenship into law. America has taken a tremendous step backward — actively revoking rights granted to citizens by state constitutions — though you'd never know it from most of the punditry and pontificating. Drunk on Obama victory, commentators are busy idealizing the American electorate, waxing rhapsodic about the inherent goodness of the American spirit, the progress it has made, and its tolerant essence." [HuffPo] |
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Not content with trouncing gay rights in Arizona, California, Florida and 27 other states, right-wing organizations are looking to start up anti-gay initiatives elsewhere. So says Christian Coalition for America president Roberta Combs: The American people are proud of their fellow citizens in the states of California, Florida and Arizona for upholding traditional marriage between one man and one woman. Are we the only ones envisioning greedy, brain sucking zombies? |
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Florida voters have narrowly approved adding language to the state constitution that bans same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, in John McCain's home state of Arizona, voters also decided to prohibit same-sex nuptials. Change may have come to America, but perhaps not for all of us. Shame… |
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» Sea Change?
"Tuesday's [election] results will show how far attitudes to gay marriage have changed. Florida and Arizona will join California in voting on whether to stop gay marriage. In the past, such propositions have almost always been approved, but polls show a close finish in California and many undecided in all three states." [Reuters] |
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A Florida couple was busted for brawling over the woman's missing false teeth, which cops later found behind their TV. Relationships sure can be complicated, huh? |
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Marriage is a sacred ritual that takes place within all mainstream religious traditions. However, not all religions agree on what marriages should be sanctified. Even within the Jewish or the Christian world are disagreements. For example, many rabbis will sanctify interfaith weddings, others will not. How would my fellow clergy feel if an amendment were proposed allowing only same-faith weddings to be legally sanctified? Why don't we just give everyone equal rights and call it a day? That would be heavenly! |
» Busy Bodies…
"…Two prominent West Michigan philanthropists are writing big checks to help keep it front and center. Holland resident Elsa Prince Broekhuizen [pictured] has pumped $450,000 into a Nov. 4 California ballot issue to ban gay marriage. It is one of the largest private donations to that cause. In Florida, protesters gathered last month at Amway Arena to decry $100,000 given by Amway Corp. co-founder Rich DeVos to Florida4Marriage, a group that supports a state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage." [Muskegon Chronicle] |
» Sexism?
While campaigning for Sarah Palin in Florida, View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck attacked the Republican's opponents and described criticism of Palin's $150,000 wardrobe as "deliberately sexist." [HuffPo] |
» Busy Bees…
Westboro Baptist Church has a hectic schedule! Not only will they be protesting Oklahoma State University's production of The Laramie Project, about the brutal anti-gay beating of Matthew Shepard, but the group will also head to Florida to participate in a debate on Amendment 2, which ban gay marriage and anything even remotely resembling gay marriage. [KOCO and Sun Sentinel] |
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» Bullshit.
"Failing to ban gay marriage in the state constitution could result in the indoctrination of schoolchildren into a gay lifestyle, supporters of Amendment 2 said today." Those people should take a look at California school superintendent John O'Connell's commercial decrying such false, panic-driven arguments. [Palm Beach Post] |
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» Worked Up…
America, you need to take a chill pill: "The home of a Central Florida Republican headquarters manager was shot up and damaged over his support of Sen. John McCain, the man told police. Rog Coverely said several pellets pierced his Longwood home. Coverely showed several spiderwebbed-holes in the front windows of his home. The Republican manager said he is convinced he was targeted because of new McCain signs he added around his home." [WKMG] |
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