PORTLAND, Maine — Benjamin Hubley opposed the 2009 statewide referendum seeking to legalize same-sex marriage in Maine. This time around, he says he will vote in support of it.
The 92-year-old resident of South Portland said he has grown to accept the idea that people of the same sex should be allowed to marry. He is one of the voters that advocates are counting on to make gay marriage legal.
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Whatever happens, the monogamists win -- discriminating against polygamists, and bisexuals (because it overrides the bisexual Right Not To Choose). Such is today's "liberalism". Openmindedness, tolerance and support. But not for individuals based on hard work, merit, and character. Instead, for parochially annointed "victim groups" -- and for all individuals in the group, whether priests, serial killers, or (Heaven Help Us) mortgage brokers. But I'm curious about bisexuals, here. Do you feel like you have been put in a hole, but not one of your own making? Or, quite simply, do you feel that half a loaf is better than none?
jkupie, There is a difference between being bisexual and being polyamorous. Bisexuals can be monogamous. In fact, I would say *most* are monogamous by about the same age that anyone else starts to "settle down." Once bisexual people are in long-term relationships, their bisexuality becomes invisible, because they appear to be either straight or gay. Few people of any orientation are going to run around proclaiming that they are attracted to people other than their spouse/partner, not because they are hiding their orientation but because it's not very respectful to the partner. Now, you may go ask your original question to polyamorous people.
What does "hard work, merit, and character" have to do with marriage or any other right (like the right to vote)? There's no test for hetros to see if they have the right character to get married. By putting victim groups in quotes you show that you have no understanding of the suffering that is heaped upon members of this (or any other) group. As for bisexuals, we all make choices in life. Most bisexuals are monogamous, just like almost everyone else. They choose for love and stick to their commitments just like you. I wouldn't call it half-a-loaf. Life is a journey. We take different roads at different times, but there is no destination, just great scenery.