This article is about
the country France and what is going on present day with their gay rights. Recently
the the President Hollande made it legal for gays to marry with a bill that many opposed very strongly and
also that in the Constitutional court that it was not unconstitutional for a public official to officiate same sex marriage even
if they were personal against it. In it
the government gave no clause "opt-out"
so that it would be known that this bill was meant to be followed through and through. With its mass protest and almost half of
their population being against gay marriage because they say it goes against their
" freedom of conscience" this bill is
drawing a lot of attention and arguments say that it does violate by not
having this clause but also takes away their option to " express the
diversity of opinions in french society" ( 10th paragraph) said by the
groups spokes person. This bill has went through every step and microscope and
became a bill on May 17 of this year and its still being opposed and fought
against by mayors
Even though this law
has been in effect for almost 6 months now there are still people fighting
against it. Honestly how? It went through every level that a bill could go
through to becoming legal. Seen by many eyes and given the thumbs up, the seal of approval as
being constitutional and yet and still it isn't good enough for the mayors over
their cities. Yes the people may be against
and angry but not many bills are given the opportunity to be seen as
legal and for this one to be it means a lot , that even if your against it
others may not and they should be given the option to marry whom ever the would
like because its their life. So far 600
gay couples and been married, France is the 14th country to legalize it
worldwide and the 9th in the Europe. That says a lot that times are moving forward and people
should be given the option to live how they please not how others think they
should.
Shelby Powell
10/18/2013
12:06 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24579037
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Friday, October 18, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Blog 3: "Serbian Gay Rally Banned for 3rd Straight Year"
"Serbian Gay Rally Banned for 3rd Straight Year"
Summary:
Authorities in Serbia
banned a gay pride march for a third year in a row due to threats made by right
wing groups. According to the Prime Minister, the event was banned in fear of
repetition of the violence in 2010. During the 2010 march, over 100 people were
left injured after an attack from extremists. Many right winged groups allied
with anti-gay groups in Russia have issued threats against the marchers. The
head of Serbia’s Christian Orthodox church has spoken against the gay pride
march. Patriarch Irinej states, “Patriarch Irinej, the head of Serbia's Christian Orthodox
church, has spoken out against the gay pride march. He said such a "parade
of shame" would cast a "moral shadow" on the conservative Balkan
country.” However, the government also banned gatherings of right wing groups that
planned to attach the event.
Analysis:
There are many social problems that
can be brought upon through differences in society. One’s sexual orientation
can create many inequalities. This inequality is demonstrated in the events that
have taken place in Serbia. Minority groups created as a result of sexual
orientation face a lot of discrimination. They can face violence and hate
crimes based on their ascribed status. The Serbian homosexual community is
treated differently with the fear of violence and hate based on their status in
society. The gay rights movement is still a struggle in many places around the
world. There is a need for government to put more of an effort for laws and
enforcement against hate crimes. Discrimination based on one’s sexual
preference is unconstitutional.
Kasey Marshall
9-27-13
Blog 3: The Heated Debate on Gay Rights
Blog 3: The Heated Debate on Gay Rights
Summary:
Many people in this society have a tough time
accepting gay marriages. In this article by Adam Nagourney he discussed a
situation that happened in California. It started by a simple request when a
gay activist asked the mayor of Porterville to proclaim the month of June.
However when the mayor agreed to sign the proclamation, it was an issue and
seen as a sin from many people’s viewpoint. People begin to cite scriptures
from the bible as a way to halt her decision, and the city council members even
stated that they would not participate in signing the document. This issue
raised so many eyebrows that as of last week, Ms. Virginia Gurrola became
former mayor of Porterville. This happened after an unexpected reorganization
meeting and her council members voted her out. Majority of California is seen
as an increasingly Democratic State; however there are still places in
California with intense conservative regions, such as Porterville.
Mr. Hamilton is the mayor that has replaced Ms.
Gurrola, and he once believed proclamation 8, which came from his religious
stance and banned gay marriage before it appeared in the Supreme Court. He felt
as though the decision to vote out Ms. Gurrola was right because she is
supposed to be an advocate for the Council, and she made that decision on her
own without the support of her council members. Since this was such a popular
topic, in the Council meetings, it even captured the large attendance of
Mormons and members from the Church, which seems to be a powerful source in
California. Of course they were against the homosexual conduct and the preacher
made a sermon about it, and even posted it to the church’s website. Porterville
has been under a lot of intense debate during this season; with many feeling
uncomfortable with homosexuality and viewing it as a sin.
Analysis:
This article sheds light on the issue that not only
Porterville, California are facing, but also other countries are confronting
problems of this category as well. Although it is 2013, many would expect for
homosexuality to be accepted everywhere by now, especially in a place such as
California; which is majority Democratic. However it is just an issue that many
are afraid to confront, rather it is because of religious beliefs or culture
beliefs. I feel as though homosexuality should be accepted because they are
humans just as we are, however I understand the religious and traditional view
points of majority of the world on traditional relationships and marriages. This
is an issue that the world must confront, because we have so many other things
to be focusing on and instead what people want to do with their lives, and what
makes them happy is the only thing that seems to captures everyone’s attention.
It is shocking that the former mayor of Porterville, California got voted out
of her position just because of how strongly the other council members
disagreed with her decision. This debate on gay rights will forever shape the
attitudes of our society, and separate people, just because people are now
agreeing to disagree. The more people are starting to come out and celebrate
about their homosexuality, the more problems it causes; however it is a debate that
will continue until gay people feel as though they are accepted and have rights
just as others.
Courtney Brown
September 27, 2013
4:10 pm
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