07-23-2008, 08:31 AM
Robquz, Damon, and Jerry: I don't understand what the problem is here. Apparently, it's wrong to call homosexuals homosexual? Isn't that what they are? I'm bisexual, and I have no problem hearing and saying so. How can we expect progress if we can only refer to ourselves by an acronym?
As for Marzi, I think he did answer the question, which was "What will you do for Gays?" (Apparently 'gay is more acceptable?) He said that he will allow you to submit and vote on legislation. I think that is reasonable. I certainly don't expect him to put aside the problems of the general population (traffic, hospitals, schools, etc.) to cater to me; that's our role. He proposed to give us the tools we need to make progress; the rest is up to us. There are a lot of homosexuals in Puna, that's for sure. But like you said, they are retired! They have the time and money to work for change; all they need is the effort.
BTW - Since when are gays concerned with PC???
As for Marzi, I think he did answer the question, which was "What will you do for Gays?" (Apparently 'gay is more acceptable?) He said that he will allow you to submit and vote on legislation. I think that is reasonable. I certainly don't expect him to put aside the problems of the general population (traffic, hospitals, schools, etc.) to cater to me; that's our role. He proposed to give us the tools we need to make progress; the rest is up to us. There are a lot of homosexuals in Puna, that's for sure. But like you said, they are retired! They have the time and money to work for change; all they need is the effort.
BTW - Since when are gays concerned with PC???