I considered this question reading "Gay marriage would bring wrath of God upon us", Rev. Helen Millen, Letters to the Editor, Duluth News Tribune, 2012-08-22.
Rev. Millen implies the wrath of God would descend on us if the Marriage Amendment is turned down in Minnesota. If God is so ready with his wrath and blessings, how will we interpret what happens on the Republican Convention in Tampa FL next week?
If Tropical Storm Isaac hits Tampa during the Republican convention, does that mean the wrath of God has descended on the Republican Party? If Isaac misses Tampa, does that mean that God has blessed the Republican Party?
Neither! It does mean that the Republicans were taking a chance on scheduling a convention during hurricane season. If they are going to take a chance with a rather predictable event, what else are they taking chances on things that whose outcomes are predictable, like climate change and cuts in government spending?
I will neither cheer nor boo the weather during the Republican convention. If a storm does hit and there are many cancellations, I will feel sorry for all the hospitality workers that were hoping for lots of work and tips.
Showing posts with label marriage amendment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marriage amendment. Show all posts
Friday, August 24, 2012
Monday, May 23, 2011
Marriage amendments rather than budget compromise
I posted the following on Facebook in response to a relative's posting of the curt response of Tony Cornish, Republican, MN House concerning his vote on the proposed "marriage" amendment to the Minnesota Constitution.
I plan to vote blank on this proposed amendment in 2012. Unlike voting for people, in Minnesota a blank ballot is counted for constitutional amendments - as a no vote. My purposes are two - I don't like the amendment, and I don't think such amendments should be put on the ballot.
Unfortunately the Republicans and our Democratic governor don't consider that a minority of the eligible voters actually supported them. Many people are proud of the Minnesota turnout of 55.9%, the highest in the country. But to have half the eligible voters support a candidate, nearly ninety percent of the people who actually voted would have to vote for the candidate. I doubt that any candidate in 2010 got that support, even if unopposed.
To end minority government, be sure to vote, even if you have to write somebody in.
I plan to vote blank on this proposed amendment in 2012. Unlike voting for people, in Minnesota a blank ballot is counted for constitutional amendments - as a no vote. My purposes are two - I don't like the amendment, and I don't think such amendments should be put on the ballot.
Unfortunately the Republicans and our Democratic governor don't consider that a minority of the eligible voters actually supported them. Many people are proud of the Minnesota turnout of 55.9%, the highest in the country. But to have half the eligible voters support a candidate, nearly ninety percent of the people who actually voted would have to vote for the candidate. I doubt that any candidate in 2010 got that support, even if unopposed.
To end minority government, be sure to vote, even if you have to write somebody in.
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