In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:fa9442c8-8748-488e-995c-c183d4b2e0dd">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]anyone else giggle at the term "purity balls"? Posted by msuprincess04[/QUOTE]
<div>I giggle everytime I read it. </div><div> </div>
What are your thoughts on gay marriage? I used to be passively for it, until I became involved with someone in the military. After seeing the issues that come into play when rights are very black and white (in the military with regards to spouses), I can say I am actively doing what I can to make sure everyone has a right to marry someone they love. Love has no boundaries! Is your muffin buttered?Not currently, office isn't really the best place for it. What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life?Pro-Choice, while I don't agree with abortion used as birth control, I believe that it is your body and your choice. Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?No thank you, I have a very handsome fiance who is a muffin expert. Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?)I can tell the direction in which the OP's mind was going when compiling this list...No I am not, I personally think it is an important part of a monogamous relationship. You need to know if you are compatible before you pledge to be together forever. And no to the last question- I'm a lady! :P Which Disney mash up is your favorite?LINKSnoop Dog fo sho What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc?purity balls CLICK HERE I think that young people need education more than they need a choice shoved down their throats. That being said, if you have been educated on all of your choices regarding sex, Purity Balls/Rings/Pledges are a sweet way to celebrate your choice. (well maybe not the Balls- that is just weird to me) Promise rings are stupid, in my honest opinion. Sorry- I just feel like a lot of times, they are used as a ploy by a young man to move his relationship forward physically. Other times, to avoid making a real commitment. What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women?It is a doctor's right to prescribe medication as they see fit. That being said, if you have discussed it with your doctor, and they deny you a prescription based on their personal beliefs and not based on a valid medical reason, that is a problem. Which is probably best solved by going to another doctor. Pharmacies are a little bit more of a grey area, I think they probably should just fill your prescription and stay out of your personal life.
"You're not my life but you're the one I want to spend it with. You're not my world but you're the best thing in it."
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:a0b69e67-a96a-4acb-a8a8-b54a71643728">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Question: You say you're perfectly fine with a civil union with all the same rights as marriage. This implies you're not fine with gay marriage. Can you explain why? Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]
<p class="MsoNormal">Of course it's tied a lot up in religion for me and I understand that a lot of people don't like that but I'll give you a go. :)
What I have come to a peace with is that the government can't dictate who should get married (unless it's obscene things like 12 year old girls marrying 40 year old man or a dog and a man) however, I feel that the word marriage should be for a man and a women. I think that if we had something called a civil union or whatever they would like to call it but had all the same rights as a typical marriage I would be ok with that and vote for that. As it is in CA we have something called a civil union but you don't get all the same rights which I think is wrong. I feel like marriage should be for straight couples but of course the government isn't a religion so I feel like that would be the best compromise. Of course these are just my opinions and I know almost all of you don't agree with me. </p>
"Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained"-C.S. Lewis
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:6eb6e812-464a-4c63-9124-06215b181ac4">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]What are your thoughts on gay marriage? <strong>I had to post this pic</strong> because I love it. Basically I think people are people and marriage is marriage. It doesn't have to be this big deal that people are making it out to be. Gays getting married doesn't affect anyone's life. Is your muffin buttered? Haha...no. What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life? Honestly, I'd be happy if abortion was made illegal. I would never do it, I think it's morally wrong. But I realize that others don't have to live by my beliefs/convictions. Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin? Nope Are you a virgin? Why/ why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?) Yes. BF and I have done oral but he doesn't want to do that anymore because it makes him feel guilty (religious beliefs) so right now we are doing nothing...absolutely nothing and it sucks! Which Disney mash up is your favorite? LINK My computer is taking much too long to load them but they all look hilarious. What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc? purity balls Whatever floats your boat. It isn't anything that I feel is necessary in my relationship but I don't really care/judge if someone else is into it. What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? I think it's ridiculous. Posted by bethsmiles[/QUOTE]
Don't get me started on this HUMAN RIGHTS issue. Its 2012 and THIS is what the issue is!?!?! I am completely for gay marriage.. or as I like to call it MARRIAGE! I thought we had a little thing called seperation of church and state in this country. If a CHURCH does not want to marry someone based on their secual orientation then by all means, go for it... those people probably wont want to get married by you anyways. But for the government to ban i is a direct violation of human rights.. what is that little saying.... Life, Liberty and Persuit of Happiness for ALL? (Sorry.. for the rant)
Is your muffin buttered?
Not in the past few days...
What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life?
Pro-choice. It is my body and I should be able to do what I want. I would love to think that I wouldn't get an abortion, but it is a very personal and circumstantial choice that I believe all women should make for themselves. And for people who believe its uses as "birth control"... its not exactly a cheap alternative, escpecially here in Texas where they force to you to get a vaginal sonogram before an abortion, but thats not covered by insurance... (I will stop now before going on another rant!)
Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin? I have a muffin butterer thank you very much for checking!
Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?)
NOPE, I lost it a loooooong time ago, but I was always in very long term serious relationships... that being said I may have had some hoe moments inbetween? But not fo sho.. just for maybe
What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc?
purity balls CLICK HERE Promise Rings: I dont understand them... how are they any different than an engagement ring? But to each their own. Purity anything: PERSONALLY I think its a little creepy.... My sexuality or lack there of is nobodies business. Especially not my dads. I think that if you want to make that pledge to yourself and to God that is a wonderful thing, but I think its a very personal thing that isnt anyones business.. For me personally I would compare a purity ball to a "I just got my first period" ball.. something nobody needs to know, especially not my dad! (But again, i would not judge those who do any of this.. its just how I would feel about it for myself)
What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? I guess that depends on the doctor/pharmacy. If it is a catholic hospital/pharmacy then that is their right, and it is my right to go elsewhere... but for the most part we shall go back to the "my body my choice" statement. But I believe these are the SAME doctors that are against abortions.. so what is one way to cut back on abortion, supply effective borth control! it makes NO sense!
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:b14f83a0-6f15-42a7-9aa4-2a7b3da98272">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Of course it's tied a lot up in religion for me and I understand that a lot of people don't like that but I'll give you a go. :) What I have come to a peace with is that the government can't dictate who should get married (unless it's obscene things like 12 year old girls marrying 40 year old man or a dog and a man) however, I feel that the word marriage should be for a man and a women. I think that if we had something called a civil union or whatever they would like to call it but had all the same rights as a typical marriage I would be ok with that and vote for that. As it is in CA we have something called a civil union but you don't get all the same rights which I think is wrong. <strong>I feel like marriage should be for straight couples but of course the government isn't a religion so I feel like that would be the best compromise.</strong> Of course these are just my opinions and I know almost all of you don't agree with me. Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]
Ok. I hear you, but why should a secular government have to compromise with what any one religion says about "marriage"? I can understand government inerferance when one party isn't legal able to consent (a child, an animal, etc.), but if there are two consenting adults, why should the government have to tiptoe around the feelings of certain religious groups and call the marriage something else?
What are your thoughts on gay marriage?I'm all for it. Or if people feel like the term "marriage" should only apply to religious institutions then give me a civil union to DH and anyone else who didn't get married in a church. Equal rights, equal terms.Kthanksbai. Is your muffin buttered?Not right this very second. . . maybe after work tonight. What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life?My thoughts are a fetus is not a "life" unless it can live outside the mother's uterus on its own/with the help of a ventilator. The youngest pre-mature baby to live is something like 25ish weeks (too lazy to look it up right now) so anything before that I'd say is your choice. After that I'd say you've got to carry to term. Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?My DH is on that project already. Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?)No I am not. I'm not a virgin because I have had sex. . . that is the definition, yes? I was a hoe FOR sho before I met DH. College was fun. Which Disney mash up is your favorite? LINKI forgot to click the link. Shiz. What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc?purity balls CLICK HEREI guess do whatever you gotta do. NMS and frankly I doubt most people adhere to them. What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women?I've not heard of this. I think if you want to go into the medical profession you need to keep your opinions to yourself and follow the current protocols.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:a5551382-3b55-4b9f-8248-a9319379e0c5">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Ok. I hear you, but why should a secular government have to compromise with what any one religion says about "marriage"? I can understand government inerferance when one party isn't legal able to consent (a child, an animal, etc.), but if there are two consenting adults, why should the government have to tiptoe around the feelings of certain religious groups and call the marriage something else? Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE] <p class="MsoNormal">They don't but that is the only way I would vote for it. Also I feel like the government isn't truly secularly. They aren't above being influenced by the people who live in this country. And I have to point out gay marriage has been voted down in (I am making up a statistic here because I don't have time to go find it so I'll make it a low one) 70% of the states where it has been put to a popular vote. Even in CA which is a SUPER liberal state it still got voted down, the court had to force it through. So I feel like the country has said a pretty solid no. I don't think there is any true happy compromise to this issue and so we can debate till the cows come home (which would be fun) but in the end the population really will decide if they want it or not, and right now it seems to me that they don't. </p>
"Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained"-C.S. Lewis
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:35b307da-34bf-40e9-97c8-bacd062fe1a8">Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]..<div><strong>What are your thoughts on gay marriage?</strong></div><div>I think being able to marry the person you love should be a right enjoyed by all of us, equally. It makes me sick that there are actual LAWS in place discriminating against an entire group of people in this country right now. I think (hope) in 50 years we will look back on this like we look back on segregation in the south in the 1960s now.</div><div> </div><div><strong> Is your muffin buttered?</strong></div><div>My muffin is always buttered.</div><div> </div><div><strong> What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life?</strong></div><div>I'm very much pro-choice. I think it's a deeply personal decision, but I think that children deserved to be born wanted. I also think that women should be able to decide what happens to their body. I do understand why people are opposed to abortion, but I personally think that it's so much more important to take care of all the children in need in the world that are already born. </div><div> </div><div><strong> Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?</strong></div><div>You can ASSIGN someone? To BUTTER my muffin?</div><div> </div><div><strong> Are you a virgin?</strong></div><div>No</div><div> </div><div><strong> Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?)</strong></div><div>I'm not a virgin because I never saw sex as a a sacred thing. So, I felt like having sex, and I did. I was definitely a ho fo sho before BF. Mostly because I'm super insecure. </div><div> </div><div><strong> Which Disney mash up is your favorite? LINK</strong></div><div>The Little Mermaid one.</div><div> </div><div><strong>What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc? purity balls CLICK HERE</strong></div><div>Ugh. I think a girls virginity belongs to one person. Herself. Not her father, not her husband. Herself. The idea of a little girl "giving" her father her virginity to keep until he can pass it over to her husband totally repulses me, and I find incredibly patriarchal.</div><div> </div><div><strong> What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women?</strong></div><div>I agree with PP that if you have such strong moral opposition to things that could predictably be a big part of your job, you need to find a new career. </div><div> Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]
What are your thoughts on gay marriage? I dont personally believe in it, but I dont believe in discriminating against anyone because of their preferences.
Is your muffin buttered?
Not presently.
What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life?
Pro-Life. Being a mother myself, I know everystage of pregnancy and I dont believe that abortion is any different than murdering a baby after its born, but again I dont believe in discrimination against anyone. And I know several people who have had abortions for different reasons.
Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?
No thanks. While my muffin is currently unbuttered I have a muffin expert on hand, except he is at work
Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?)
No not since I was 15. But my BF now is the one I gave my V-card to. I just happened to enjoy relations with a few others during our 4 year break up. But we are very happy now.
Can you feel the best I ever had. LOL What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc?purity balls CLICK HERE I think those are a personal choice and should be looked at on a case by case basis. If that is what they want or are into, then good luck to them. What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women?
I think that is the stupidest thing ever. How are you gonna tell a woman you arent going to give her a form of protection against pregnancy? Ridiculous. I guess they would rather have more unplanned pregnancies and abortions.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:b0fe8c40-168e-4a43-a9a3-1f608fd28264">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : They don't but that is the only way I would vote for it. Also I feel like the government isn't truly secularly. They aren't above being influenced by the people who live in this country. And I have to point out gay marriage has been voted down in (I am making up a statistic here because I don't have time to go find it so I'll make it a low one) 70% of the states where it has been put to a popular vote. Even in CA which is a SUPER liberal state it still got voted down, the court had to force it through. <strong> So I feel like the country has said a pretty solid no.</strong> I don't think there is any true happy compromise to this issue and so we can debate till the cows come home (which would be fun) but in the end the population really will decide if they want it or not, and right now it seems to me that they don't. Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]
Sorry I couldn't NOT say something.. At one point this country said a pretty solid NO to integrated schools, the women's right to vote, child safety seats in cars and said YES to things like slavery, smoking while pregnant, and in airplanes.... that didn't make any of it right. I think its important to put yourself in someone else's shoes and think about how it would make you feel if your right to be with the person you love and have it recognized was being questioned or even in some cases BANNED.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:d80bd673-917f-4b7f-ad2d-e177ee6ae580">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Sorry I couldn't NOT say something.. At one point this country said a pretty solid NO to integrated schools, the women's right to vote, child safety seats in cars and said YES to things like slavery, smoking while pregnant, and in airplanes.... that didn't make any of it right. I think its important to put yourself in someone else's shoes and think about how it would make you feel if your right to be with the person you love and have it recognized was being questioned or even in some cases BANNED. The problem is this should not BE a debate. Posted by abwatts[/QUOTE]
<div> <a href="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/images/store/1/3/6152077f-098f-4aa1-b34b-201186587215.large.jpg" title="Click to view a larger photo" class="PhotoLink"> <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/images/store/1/3/6152077f-098f-4aa1-b34b-201186587215.medium.jpg" alt="" /></a> </div><div> </div><div>People were also super against seat belts back in the day when it was first legally mandated. Now we would call you unpleasant names for driving around without one on. </div><div> </div><div>By "we" I clearly mean the citizens of the United States, not Panem. We don't have cars in Panem. What's a seat belt?</div>
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:d80bd673-917f-4b7f-ad2d-e177ee6ae580">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Sorry I couldn't NOT say something.. <strong>At one point this country said a pretty solid NO to integrated schools, the women's right to vote, child safety seats in cars and said YES to things like slavery, smoking while pregnant, and in airplanes.... that didn't make any of it right.</strong> I think its important to put yourself in someone else's shoes and think about how it would make you feel if your right to be with the person you love and have it recognized was being questioned or even in some cases BANNED. The problem is this should not BE a debate. Posted by abwatts[/QUOTE]
<div>Thank you for taking my thoughts & writing them because I was having a hard time getting it out nicely. I have a really hard time debating this topic because I feel like the whole thing is so fucked up & it disgusts me that this is even an issue in the country we live in right now.</div>
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:1b7c65c4-b605-40fe-92d3-e3173b52e202">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]This is my favorite thing about gay marriage: Posted by BriSox81[/QUOTE]
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:d80bd673-917f-4b7f-ad2d-e177ee6ae580">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Sorry I couldn't NOT say something.. At one point this country said a pretty solid NO to integrated schools, the women's right to vote, child safety seats in cars and said YES to things like slavery, smoking while pregnant, and in airplanes.... that didn't make any of it right. I think its important to put yourself in someone else's shoes and think about how it would make you feel if your right to be with the person you love and have it recognized was being questioned or even in some cases BANNED. The problem is this should not BE a debate. Posted by abwatts[/QUOTE]
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:46705920-4e39-4ac6-9ac1-df37c338e843">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Thank you for taking my thoughts & writing them because I was having a hard time getting it out nicely.<strong> I have a really hard time debating this topic</strong> because I feel like the whole thing is so fucked up & it disgusts me that this is even an issue in the country we live in right now. Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]
Ugh I'm with you.. How is this a even a debate in this country? I could go OFF on all of this type of stuff, but I dont want to make enemies!
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:d9079972-340d-4657-b2c9-e9b77f1ebdb8">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]I respect Raven's right to have that opinion. I just don't respect the government's decision to enforce that opinion. Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]
Well put! We all have the right to our own opinions, and to live our lives based on our own beliefs. But the government is not suppossed to dictate our beliefs.. I am pretty sure thats why this country was formed!!!
Either the 'definition' I have heard for butter my muffin is different than y'all or we have some freaks in the bedroom ;
ETA: that was a wink face. Tk mobile sucks.
What are your thoughts on gay marriage? I believe two consenting adults should be able to marry, regardless of their sex. But perhaps a little more radical, I actually think the government shouldn't care if I'm married or not. There shouldn't be separate tax rates for single or married. Why did I suddenly have to pay $600 more in taxes because I got married? Let's just make contracts to cover inheritance, sharing of property, power of attorney, etc. If you want a religious or cultural marriage ceremony, go for it, but the government doesn't need to be involved.
Is your muffin buttered? I don't think so. They never did explain what that meant.
What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life? Pro-choice. It's a choice I hope I never have to make, but I believe people should be allowed to make that decision for themselves.
Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin? No thanks.
Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?) No, because I'm an old married hag. Though I was not one even before I met H, but I was never a hoe. My number is quite low.
Which Disney mash up is your favorite? LINK Drop It Under the Sea
What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc?
Yeah, I giggled at purity balls. I don't think they do anything. They aren't bad, but I don't think they do any good, either.
What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? I'm a little torn. I think doctors should be able to follow their conscience (and possibly lose business as a result). I don't give pharmacists that luxury, because their job is to fill the prescription, not make judgments about treatment plans. The problem with this is in areas with smaller populations, there may not be many doctors around, meaning that access to BC has been cut off for those women.
For example, some doctors won't give IUDs to women who haven't had children. However, in a populous area, you can search until you find a doctor who will. But if there's only a couple doctors within 50 miles of you, that's a problem.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:35b307da-34bf-40e9-97c8-bacd062fe1a8">Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]...we want to get to know who we're talking to on the world wide web. This list has been compiled for everyone to participate, so don't be afaid! What are your thoughts on gay marriage? Fantastic. If you've found someone you love who loves you back, gender shouldn't matter.<div> </div><div>Is your muffin buttered? I don't know how to answer this question as I feel there's a meaning I'm missing.</div><div> </div><div>What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life? I haven't solidified my opinion. I don't like the idea of killing an innocent baby but there are things on both sides I agree with so I can't pick a side. </div><div> </div><div>Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin? ...yes?</div><div> </div><div>Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?) My beau was my first at the age of 23. Sex means something to me and I hadn't found the person I felt strongly enough for before him.</div><div> </div><div>Which Disney mash up is your favorite? I've never heard of a Disney mash up but I enjoy disney movies</div><div> </div><div>What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc? um to each their own? I'm not sure what the other things are and don't have time to check but I think promise rings are nice for those who aren't ready to get engaged yet.</div><div> </div><div>What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? I hadn't heard of doctors doing this but it's totally unfair. What your personal beliefs are should not affect what another person does to their body. I'd rather have everyone on BC than continue to add to our already bloated world population. Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]
</div><div>can't stay to read through it all now but hope to chat with everyone soon!</div>
I felt the same way Raven did about civil unions vs. marriage until I got married. Literally moments (ok, a day or two) after I got married, I realized how effed up it was that there were people who couldn't do what I had just done only because of the opinions of others. For the same reason that the large soda ban in NYC bothers me, it bothers me that homosexual people can not marry the one that they love.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:c8227e74-ddbe-440f-8b53-8469abb645cc">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : People were also super against seat belts back in the day when it was first legally mandated. Now we would call you unpleasant names for driving around without one on. By "we" I clearly mean the citizens of the United States, not Panem. We don't have cars in Panem. What's a seat belt? Posted by K Everdeen12[/QUOTE] :-)
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:a5551382-3b55-4b9f-8248-a9319379e0c5">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Ok. I hear you, but why should a secular government have to compromise with what any one religion says about "marriage"? I can understand government inerferance when one party isn't legal able to consent (a child, an animal, etc.), but if there are two consenting adults, why should the government have to tiptoe around the feelings of certain religious groups and call the marriage something else? Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]
THIS! This also goes back to the whole 'separate but equal' arguement. So you are saying they should have something equal to the rights of marriage, but it should be called something other than marriage.
That's exactly the same as saying blacks have a right to a drinking fountain, but they can't use the same ones as whites. Hey, they get the same right, why should it matter if we are still segregating them and saying we are better, right?
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:b0fe8c40-168e-4a43-a9a3-1f608fd28264">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : They don't but that is the only way I would vote for it. Also I feel like the government isn't truly secularly. They aren't above being influenced by the people who live in this country. And I have to point out gay marriage has been voted down in (I am making up a statistic here because I don't have time to go find it so I'll make it a low one) 70% of the states where it has been put to a popular vote. Even in CA which is a SUPER liberal state it still got voted down, the court had to force it through. So I feel like the country has said a pretty solid no. I don't think there is any true happy compromise to this issue and so we can debate till the cows come home (which would be fun) <strong>but in the end the population really will decide if they want it or not, and right now it seems to me that they don't. </strong> Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]
A lot of the population was against the women's rights and civil rights movement too (in the guise of religious opposition as well). In the end, those issues were found unconstitutional.
It has always been and will always be an important part of government to protect the minority from the majority. The majority is wrong, yet again, on an issue that clearly violates our constitution and will one day be looked at with the same disgust as our treatment of women and blacks in the past. It's only a matter of time...
What are your thoughts on gay marriage? E'erybody should be allowed to get married, period.
Is your muffin buttered? Yes. Yes it is.
What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life? Pro-choice forever. I don't forsee myself ever having an abortion, but I support the rights of women to make their own decisions in their lives.
Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin? I have already received my assignment, thank you.
Are you a virgin? Why/why not? No. No I am not. My muffin, she has been buttered. I don't understand the hesitation to have sex prior to marriage, but maybe I'm just a crazy hippie or something.
Which Disney mash up is your favorite?LINK Yeah, I don't really... Disney, no.
What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc? LOL FOREVER. imho, all of those purity/promise things are wildly childish and they make me laugh forever and ever.
What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? Those pharmacists and doctors can suck it. My friend Zola has been trying to get an IUD for MONTHS now, but she can't find a doctor in the Tupelo area who is willing to place one unless she's had at least one child. omfg, shut up, let her make that decision.
I believe that everyone should have the right to be married. This whole sanctity of marriage only between a man and a woman blows my mind. Britney Spears 72 hour marriage was not special and Elizabeth Taylor rushed to the altar 8 TIMES, and no one stopped them. But one of my dear friends was not allowed to marry her parnter of 12 yearsuntil last year because the government said so.
Is your muffin buttered?
Not today, but ask me again tomorrow
What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life?
I feel that everyone should be able to make their own choice. Church and state should be seperate for a reason.
Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?
No, the current butterer does quite well.
Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?)
Not a virgin. Married before BF. Wouldn't say a hoe fo sho, but I had my fun.
Purity ball just makes me giggle. If you need a promise ring you are probably to young to be making a relationship promise to another person. Relationship promises and rings should be limited to wedding rings. You can make a life long commitment without a ring, but if you're doing it with a promise ring it makes me think you're marking your territory and too immature for full commitment.
What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? Doctors take the pledge to do no harm. I think this can equal harm in certain situations and they shouldn't be allowed to pick and choose what they dispense.
What are your thoughts on gay marriage? I think everyone should have the right to be married. People like to make this a bigger deal than it should be, and it shouldn't matter if you have two yang, two yins, or a yang and yin - you should have the right to get married.
Is your muffin buttered?
I second the notion to butter your muffin...
What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life?
I am pro-choice, meaning I think a woman should be able to chose what happens to her own body. If I feel it is right or wrong only really affects me - how I feel about it should not affect someone else's life.
Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?
As long as I am assigned someone who is a skilled muffin butterer.
Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?)
I am not a virgin. I've been living with my FI for 5 years - so I'd have to be a saint to have not jumped him by now. However, neither of us were virgins when we started dating - but our total number of partners TOGETHER can be counted on one hand.
Which Disney mash up is your favorite? Without a doubt "That Girl Worth Fighting For" I'm listening to it again. Yay!
What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc? I think if it floats your boat, then take a vow of purity, but don't expect me to think you any better than I. Gypsy girls are "pure" before they get married, but I was "pure" longer than most of those girls. If you get married when you're 16 and are still a virgin... WOW. Big accomplishment there kiddo! You really had to try hard.
Promise rings are okay for the high school sweethearts, when you're in high school, but I take the idea of a promise ring as an adult as either a cry for attention (look, we're serious about each other, but just not ready to get married yet. OKAY?) or as a way to try and distinguish yourself as "more than just dating". I know people get promise rings as adults, but they just aren't my cup of tea - perhaps I've just never come across a promise ring story that actually made sense yet.
And purity balls - well shucks. I wish I'd gone to something like that with my dad. Oh wait, no I don't. How awkward would that be for a family if a dad wanted to take his daughter but she was like "Sorry Dad, can't go." What would they rather them do? Lie?
What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? I think it sucks monkey purity balls. I was refused an IUD because of my no-kids status. I already take enough pills in one day, and one less thing to worry about would be wonderful. I understand the risks of an IUD, but since I am fairly sure I don't want kids - especially no where in the near future - I think the risk is worth the reward. Shouldn't that be my call to make? Not some doctor who doesn't know me?
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_questions-for-everyone-even-those-that-are-new-because?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c39a3180-585b-4070-ab80-06165d2b6eabPost:869bdee2-f87e-4ead-aa61-25b3268b999d">Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because...</a>: [QUOTE]What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? I think it sucks monkey purity balls.<strong> I was refused an IUD because of my no-kids status.</strong> I already take enough pills in one day, and one less thing to worry about would be wonderful. I understand the risks of an IUD, but since I am fairly sure I don't want kids - especially no where in the near future - I think the risk is worth the reward. Shouldn't that be my call to make? Not some doctor who doesn't know me? Posted by LilTexasGal[/QUOTE]
Did you find a different doctor who would give you one? That's what I would've done.
Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are &quot;new&quot; because...
[QUOTE]anyone else giggle at the term "purity balls"?
Posted by msuprincess04[/QUOTE]
<div>I giggle everytime I read it. </div><div>
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I used to be passively for it, until I became involved with someone in the military. After seeing the issues that come into play when rights are very black and white (in the military with regards to spouses), I can say I am actively doing what I can to make sure everyone has a right to marry someone they love. Love has no boundaries!
Is your muffin buttered?Not currently, office isn't really the best place for it.
What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life?Pro-Choice, while I don't agree with abortion used as birth control, I believe that it is your body and your choice.
Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?No thank you, I have a very handsome fiance who is a muffin expert.
Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?)I can tell the direction in which the OP's mind was going when compiling this list...No I am not, I personally think it is an important part of a monogamous relationship. You need to know if you are compatible before you pledge to be together forever. And no to the last question- I'm a lady! :P
Which Disney mash up is your favorite? LINKSnoop Dog fo sho
What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc?purity balls CLICK HERE
I think that young people need education more than they need a choice shoved down their throats. That being said, if you have been educated on all of your choices regarding sex, Purity Balls/Rings/Pledges are a sweet way to celebrate your choice. (well maybe not the Balls- that is just weird to me)
Promise rings are stupid, in my honest opinion. Sorry- I just feel like a lot of times, they are used as a ploy by a young man to move his relationship forward physically. Other times, to avoid making a real commitment.
What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women?It is a doctor's right to prescribe medication as they see fit. That being said, if you have discussed it with your doctor, and they deny you a prescription based on their personal beliefs and not based on a valid medical reason, that is a problem. Which is probably best solved by going to another doctor.
Pharmacies are a little bit more of a grey area, I think they probably should just fill your prescription and stay out of your personal life.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Question: You say you're perfectly fine with a civil union with all the same rights as marriage. This implies you're not fine with gay marriage. Can you explain why?
Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]
<p class="MsoNormal">Of course it's tied a lot up in religion for me and I understand that a lot of people don't like that but I'll give you a go. :)
What I have come to a peace with is that the government can't dictate who should get married (unless it's obscene things like 12 year old girls marrying 40 year old man or a dog and a man) however, I feel that the word marriage should be for a man and a women. I think that if we had something called a civil union or whatever they would like to call it but had all the same rights as a typical marriage I would be ok with that and vote for that. As it is in CA we have something called a civil union but you don't get all the same rights which I think is wrong. I feel like marriage should be for straight couples but of course the government isn't a religion so I feel like that would be the best compromise. Of course these are just my opinions and I know almost all of you don't agree with me. </p>
Married! May 27th, 2012
[QUOTE]What are your thoughts on gay marriage? <strong>I had to post this pic</strong> because I love it. Basically I think people are people and marriage is marriage. It doesn't have to be this big deal that people are making it out to be. Gays getting married doesn't affect anyone's life. Is your muffin buttered? Haha...no. What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life? Honestly, I'd be happy if abortion was made illegal. I would never do it, I think it's morally wrong. But I realize that others don't have to live by my beliefs/convictions. Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin? Nope Are you a virgin? Why/ why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?) Yes. BF and I have done oral but he doesn't want to do that anymore because it makes him feel guilty (religious beliefs) so right now we are doing nothing...absolutely nothing and it sucks! Which Disney mash up is your favorite? LINK My computer is taking much too long to load them but they all look hilarious. What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc? purity balls Whatever floats your boat. It isn't anything that I feel is necessary in my relationship but I don't really care/judge if someone else is into it. What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? I think it's ridiculous.
Posted by bethsmiles[/QUOTE]
<div>I love this.</div>
I have a muffin butterer thank you very much for checking!
Promise Rings: I dont understand them... how are they any different than an engagement ring? But to each their own.
Purity anything: PERSONALLY I think its a little creepy.... My sexuality or lack there of is nobodies business. Especially not my dads. I think that if you want to make that pledge to yourself and to God that is a wonderful thing, but I think its a very personal thing that isnt anyones business.. For me personally I would compare a purity ball to a "I just got my first period" ball.. something nobody needs to know, especially not my dad! (But again, i would not judge those who do any of this.. its just how I would feel about it for myself)
I guess that depends on the doctor/pharmacy. If it is a catholic hospital/pharmacy then that is their right, and it is my right to go elsewhere... but for the most part we shall go back to the "my body my choice" statement. But I believe these are the SAME doctors that are against abortions.. so what is one way to cut back on abortion, supply effective borth control! it makes NO sense!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Of course it's tied a lot up in religion for me and I understand that a lot of people don't like that but I'll give you a go. :) What I have come to a peace with is that the government can't dictate who should get married (unless it's obscene things like 12 year old girls marrying 40 year old man or a dog and a man) however, I feel that the word marriage should be for a man and a women. I think that if we had something called a civil union or whatever they would like to call it but had all the same rights as a typical marriage I would be ok with that and vote for that. As it is in CA we have something called a civil union but you don't get all the same rights which I think is wrong. <strong>I feel like marriage should be for straight couples but of course the government isn't a religion so I feel like that would be the best compromise.</strong> Of course these are just my opinions and I know almost all of you don't agree with me.
Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]
Ok. I hear you, but why should a secular government have to compromise with what any one religion says about "marriage"? I can understand government inerferance when one party isn't legal able to consent (a child, an animal, etc.), but if there are two consenting adults, why should the government have to tiptoe around the feelings of certain religious groups and call the marriage something else?
Is your muffin buttered?Not right this very second. . . maybe after work tonight.
What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life?My thoughts are a fetus is not a "life" unless it can live outside the mother's uterus on its own/with the help of a ventilator. The youngest pre-mature baby to live is something like 25ish weeks (too lazy to look it up right now) so anything before that I'd say is your choice. After that I'd say you've got to carry to term.
Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?My DH is on that project already.
Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?)No I am not. I'm not a virgin because I have had sex. . . that is the definition, yes? I was a hoe FOR sho before I met DH. College was fun.
Which Disney mash up is your favorite? LINKI forgot to click the link. Shiz.
What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc?purity balls CLICK HEREI guess do whatever you gotta do. NMS and frankly I doubt most people adhere to them.
What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women?I've not heard of this. I think if you want to go into the medical profession you need to keep your opinions to yourself and follow the current protocols.
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Ok. I hear you, but why should a secular government have to compromise with what any one religion says about "marriage"? I can understand government inerferance when one party isn't legal able to consent (a child, an animal, etc.), but if there are two consenting adults, why should the government have to tiptoe around the feelings of certain religious groups and call the marriage something else?
Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]
<p class="MsoNormal">They don't but that is the only way I would vote for it. Also I feel like the government isn't truly secularly. They aren't above being influenced by the people who live in this country.
And I have to point out gay marriage has been voted down in (I am making up a statistic here because I don't have time to go find it so I'll make it a low one) 70% of the states where it has been put to a popular vote. Even in CA which is a SUPER liberal state it still got voted down, the court had to force it through. So I feel like the country has said a pretty solid no. I don't think there is any true happy compromise to this issue and so we can debate till the cows come home (which would be fun) but in the end the population really will decide if they want it or not, and right now it seems to me that they don't. </p>
Married! May 27th, 2012
[QUOTE]..<div><strong>What are your thoughts on gay marriage?</strong></div><div>I think being able to marry the person you love should be a right enjoyed by all of us, equally. It makes me sick that there are actual LAWS in place discriminating against an entire group of people in this country right now. I think (hope) in 50 years we will look back on this like we look back on segregation in the south in the 1960s now.</div><div>
</div><div><strong> Is your muffin buttered?</strong></div><div>My muffin is always buttered.</div><div>
</div><div><strong> What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life?</strong></div><div>I'm very much pro-choice. I think it's a deeply personal decision, but I think that children deserved to be born wanted. I also think that women should be able to decide what happens to their body. I do understand why people are opposed to abortion, but I personally think that it's so much more important to take care of all the children in need in the world that are already born. </div><div>
</div><div><strong> Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?</strong></div><div>You can ASSIGN someone? To BUTTER my muffin?</div><div>
</div><div><strong> Are you a virgin?</strong></div><div>No</div><div>
</div><div><strong> Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?)</strong></div><div>I'm not a virgin because I never saw sex as a a sacred thing. So, I felt like having sex, and I did. I was definitely a ho fo sho before BF. Mostly because I'm super insecure. </div><div>
</div><div><strong> Which Disney mash up is your favorite? LINK</strong></div><div>The Little Mermaid one.</div><div>
</div><div><strong>What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc? purity balls CLICK HERE</strong></div><div>Ugh. I think a girls virginity belongs to one person. Herself. Not her father, not her husband. Herself. The idea of a little girl "giving" her father her virginity to keep until he can pass it over to her husband totally repulses me, and I find incredibly patriarchal.</div><div>
</div><div><strong> What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women?</strong></div><div>I agree with PP that if you have such strong moral opposition to things that could predictably be a big part of your job, you need to find a new career. </div><div>
Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]
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I dont personally believe in it, but I dont believe in discriminating against anyone because of their preferences.
What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc?purity balls CLICK HERE
I think those are a personal choice and should be looked at on a case by case basis. If that is what they want or are into, then good luck to them.
What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women?
I think that is the stupidest thing ever. How are you gonna tell a woman you arent going to give her a form of protection against pregnancy? Ridiculous. I guess they would rather have more unplanned pregnancies and abortions.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : They don't but that is the only way I would vote for it. Also I feel like the government isn't truly secularly. They aren't above being influenced by the people who live in this country. And I have to point out gay marriage has been voted down in (I am making up a statistic here because I don't have time to go find it so I'll make it a low one) 70% of the states where it has been put to a popular vote. Even in CA which is a SUPER liberal state it still got voted down, the court had to force it through. <strong> So I feel like the country has said a pretty solid no.</strong> I don't think there is any true happy compromise to this issue and so we can debate till the cows come home (which would be fun) but in the end the population really will decide if they want it or not, and right now it seems to me that they don't.
Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]
Sorry I couldn't NOT say something.. At one point this country said a pretty solid NO to integrated schools, the women's right to vote, child safety seats in cars and said YES to things like slavery, smoking while pregnant, and in airplanes.... that didn't make any of it right. I think its important to put yourself in someone else's shoes and think about how it would make you feel if your right to be with the person you love and have it recognized was being questioned or even in some cases BANNED.
The problem is this should not BE a debate.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Sorry I couldn't NOT say something.. At one point this country said a pretty solid NO to integrated schools, the women's right to vote, child safety seats in cars and said YES to things like slavery, smoking while pregnant, and in airplanes.... that didn't make any of it right. I think its important to put yourself in someone else's shoes and think about how it would make you feel if your right to be with the person you love and have it recognized was being questioned or even in some cases BANNED. The problem is this should not BE a debate.
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</div><div>People were also super against seat belts back in the day when it was first legally mandated. Now we would call you unpleasant names for driving around without one on. </div><div>
</div><div>By "we" I clearly mean the citizens of the United States, not Panem. We don't have cars in Panem. What's a seat belt?</div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Sorry I couldn't NOT say something.. <strong>At one point this country said a pretty solid NO to integrated schools, the women's right to vote, child safety seats in cars and said YES to things like slavery, smoking while pregnant, and in airplanes.... that didn't make any of it right.</strong> I think its important to put yourself in someone else's shoes and think about how it would make you feel if your right to be with the person you love and have it recognized was being questioned or even in some cases BANNED. The problem is this should not BE a debate.
Posted by abwatts[/QUOTE]
<div>Thank you for taking my thoughts & writing them because I was having a hard time getting it out nicely. I have a really hard time debating this topic because I feel like the whole thing is so fucked up & it disgusts me that this is even an issue in the country we live in right now.</div>
[QUOTE]This is my favorite thing about gay marriage:
Posted by BriSox81[/QUOTE]
LOVE THIS
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Sorry I couldn't NOT say something.. At one point this country said a pretty solid NO to integrated schools, the women's right to vote, child safety seats in cars and said YES to things like slavery, smoking while pregnant, and in airplanes.... that didn't make any of it right. I think its important to put yourself in someone else's shoes and think about how it would make you feel if your right to be with the person you love and have it recognized was being questioned or even in some cases BANNED. The problem is this should not BE a debate.
Posted by abwatts[/QUOTE]
<div>Yeah, this. </div><div>
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Thank you for taking my thoughts & writing them because I was having a hard time getting it out nicely.<strong> I have a really hard time debating this topic</strong> because I feel like the whole thing is so fucked up & it disgusts me that this is even an issue in the country we live in right now.
Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]
Ugh I'm with you.. How is this a even a debate in this country? I could go OFF on all of this type of stuff, but I dont want to make enemies!
[QUOTE]I respect Raven's right to have that opinion. I just don't respect the government's decision to enforce that opinion.
Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]
Well put! We all have the right to our own opinions, and to live our lives based on our own beliefs. But the government is not suppossed to dictate our beliefs.. I am pretty sure thats why this country was formed!!!
I believe two consenting adults should be able to marry, regardless of their sex. But perhaps a little more radical, I actually think the government shouldn't care if I'm married or not. There shouldn't be separate tax rates for single or married. Why did I suddenly have to pay $600 more in taxes because I got married? Let's just make contracts to cover inheritance, sharing of property, power of attorney, etc. If you want a religious or cultural marriage ceremony, go for it, but the government doesn't need to be involved.
I don't think so. They never did explain what that meant.
Pro-choice. It's a choice I hope I never have to make, but I believe people should be allowed to make that decision for themselves.
No thanks.
No, because I'm an old married hag. Though I was not one even before I met H, but I was never a hoe. My number is quite low.
Drop It Under the Sea
I'm a little torn. I think doctors should be able to follow their conscience (and possibly lose business as a result). I don't give pharmacists that luxury, because their job is to fill the prescription, not make judgments about treatment plans. The problem with this is in areas with smaller populations, there may not be many doctors around, meaning that access to BC has been cut off for those women.
For example, some doctors won't give IUDs to women who haven't had children. However, in a populous area, you can search until you find a doctor who will. But if there's only a couple doctors within 50 miles of you, that's a problem.
I haz a planning bio
[QUOTE]...we want to get to know who we're talking to on the world wide web. This list has been compiled for everyone to participate, so don't be afaid! What are your thoughts on gay marriage? Fantastic. If you've found someone you love who loves you back, gender shouldn't matter.<div>
</div><div>Is your muffin buttered? I don't know how to answer this question as I feel there's a meaning I'm missing.</div><div>
</div><div>What are your thoughts on pro choice/pro life? I haven't solidified my opinion. I don't like the idea of killing an innocent baby but there are things on both sides I agree with so I can't pick a side. </div><div>
</div><div>Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin? ...yes?</div><div>
</div><div>Are you a virgin? Why/why not? (Were you a hoe fo sho before you met your SO?) My beau was my first at the age of 23. Sex means something to me and I hadn't found the person I felt strongly enough for before him.</div><div>
</div><div>Which Disney mash up is your favorite? I've never heard of a Disney mash up but I enjoy disney movies</div><div>
</div><div>What are your thoughts on purity balls/promise rings/purity rings/purity pledges/etc? um to each their own? I'm not sure what the other things are and don't have time to check but I think promise rings are nice for those who aren't ready to get engaged yet.</div><div>
</div><div>What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? I hadn't heard of doctors doing this but it's totally unfair. What your personal beliefs are should not affect what another person does to their body. I'd rather have everyone on BC than continue to add to our already bloated world population.
Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]
</div><div>can't stay to read through it all now but hope to chat with everyone soon!</div>
Still here and still fabulous!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : People were also super against seat belts back in the day when it was first legally mandated. Now we would call you unpleasant names for driving around without one on. By "we" I clearly mean the citizens of the United States, not Panem. We don't have cars in Panem. What's a seat belt?
Posted by K Everdeen12[/QUOTE]
:-)
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : Ok. I hear you, but why should a secular government have to compromise with what any one religion says about "marriage"? I can understand government inerferance when one party isn't legal able to consent (a child, an animal, etc.), but if there are two consenting adults, why should the government have to tiptoe around the feelings of certain religious groups and call the marriage something else?
Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]
THIS! This also goes back to the whole 'separate but equal' arguement. So you are saying they should have something equal to the rights of marriage, but it should be called something other than marriage.
That's exactly the same as saying blacks have a right to a drinking fountain, but they can't use the same ones as whites. Hey, they get the same right, why should it matter if we are still segregating them and saying we are better, right?
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Questions for everyone, even those that are "new" because... : They don't but that is the only way I would vote for it. Also I feel like the government isn't truly secularly. They aren't above being influenced by the people who live in this country. And I have to point out gay marriage has been voted down in (I am making up a statistic here because I don't have time to go find it so I'll make it a low one) 70% of the states where it has been put to a popular vote. Even in CA which is a SUPER liberal state it still got voted down, the court had to force it through. So I feel like the country has said a pretty solid no. I don't think there is any true happy compromise to this issue and so we can debate till the cows come home (which would be fun) <strong>but in the end the population really will decide if they want it or not, and right now it seems to me that they don't. </strong>
Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]
A lot of the population was against the women's rights and civil rights movement too (in the guise of religious opposition as well). In the end, those issues were found unconstitutional.
It has always been and will always be an important part of government to protect the minority from the majority. The majority is wrong, yet again, on an issue that clearly violates our constitution and will one day be looked at with the same disgust as our treatment of women and blacks in the past. It's only a matter of time...
Doctors take the pledge to do no harm. I think this can equal harm in certain situations and they shouldn't be allowed to pick and choose what they dispense.
I think everyone should have the right to be married. People like to make this a bigger deal than it should be, and it shouldn't matter if you have two yang, two yins, or a yang and yin - you should have the right to get married.
Without a doubt "That Girl Worth Fighting For" I'm listening to it again. Yay!
I think if it floats your boat, then take a vow of purity, but don't expect me to think you any better than I. Gypsy girls are "pure" before they get married, but I was "pure" longer than most of those girls. If you get married when you're 16 and are still a virgin... WOW. Big accomplishment there kiddo! You really had to try hard.
Promise rings are okay for the high school sweethearts, when you're in high school, but I take the idea of a promise ring as an adult as either a cry for attention (look, we're serious about each other, but just not ready to get married yet. OKAY?) or as a way to try and distinguish yourself as "more than just dating". I know people get promise rings as adults, but they just aren't my cup of tea - perhaps I've just never come across a promise ring story that actually made sense yet.
And purity balls - well shucks. I wish I'd gone to something like that with my dad. Oh wait, no I don't. How awkward would that be for a family if a dad wanted to take his daughter but she was like "Sorry Dad, can't go." What would they rather them do? Lie?
I think it sucks monkey purity balls. I was refused an IUD because of my no-kids status. I already take enough pills in one day, and one less thing to worry about would be wonderful. I understand the risks of an IUD, but since I am fairly sure I don't want kids - especially no where in the near future - I think the risk is worth the reward. Shouldn't that be my call to make? Not some doctor who doesn't know me?
[QUOTE]What are your thoughts on doctors/pharmacists refusing to supply BC to women? I think it sucks monkey purity balls.<strong> I was refused an IUD because of my no-kids status.</strong> I already take enough pills in one day, and one less thing to worry about would be wonderful. I understand the risks of an IUD, but since I am fairly sure I don't want kids - especially no where in the near future - I think the risk is worth the reward. Shouldn't that be my call to make? Not some doctor who doesn't know me?
Posted by LilTexasGal[/QUOTE]
Did you find a different doctor who would give you one? That's what I would've done.