tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post8144313178865047572..comments2023-10-09T01:56:27.139-07:00Comments on Robbie's Ruminations: Music, Marriage, and Mommies.Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05146718095261185040noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-43373912061347036762004-07-17T23:57:00.000-07:002004-07-17T23:57:00.000-07:00In spite of skin color, religious beliefs, and sex...In spite of skin color, religious beliefs, and sexual preferences, we all have the same basic wants and desires. To love and be loved. How can you hate that? How can you polarize a group and deny them rights based on their differences? I know I can't. <br><br>I can't eitherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-67022104080099109902004-07-18T03:34:00.000-07:002004-07-18T03:34:00.000-07:00"I think a lot of fears are born out of ignor..."I think a lot of fears are born out of ignorance." Powerful statment and oh so true. Never could understand how some could judge the love of others and denie them the rights that goes along with that love. Glad you enjoyed Sarha Mclachlan, she is one talented singer. Hugs LannyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-6454984799250862112004-07-18T04:42:00.000-07:002004-07-18T04:42:00.000-07:00Excellent entry....The concert sounds inspiring. I...Excellent entry....<br>The concert sounds inspiring. I've never seen Sarah perform live but happen to catch her on a few occassions on the TV and she has the most beautiful voice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-52581031463355407432004-07-18T05:25:00.000-07:002004-07-18T05:25:00.000-07:00I listen quite a bit to talk radio and the main ar...I listen quite a bit to talk radio and the main argument against gay marriage is from the religious right....holding up the Bible. And thank God we do not take everything in the Bible so literally! Us women, gay or straight, would be in a lot of trouble!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1748587609235892672004-07-18T05:37:00.000-07:002004-07-18T05:37:00.000-07:00Ahh, I`m so happy that you enjoyed the concert. My...Ahh, I`m so happy that you enjoyed the concert. My son introduced me to her years ago when her 1st CD came out. Her DVD`s are wonderful also!<br>VAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1546103027979695112004-07-18T10:06:00.000-07:002004-07-18T10:06:00.000-07:00Sarah McLachlan is a talented singer. I enjoy list...Sarah McLachlan is a talented singer. I enjoy listening to her. <br><br>The issue of gay marriage is a difficult one for me. I'm still trying to decide what I believe on this and why. I do believe gays should be allowed to have civil unions that recognize them as couples by the state. They should be provided full governent sacntioned benefits and protections that gay couples that have made a profound life committment to each other deserve. I think the issue of marriage is a different one though, and much more disturbing in some ways. It's purpose is primarily spiritual to me (not just any one religion) ... representing the union of the masculine and feminine, the yin and yang. Just as in spirit we are both female and male, the union of the female and male partners points towards the devine union of these within each of us. It is meant to be deeply symbolic of a spiritual truth that the foundation of society and the world flows from. To casually change such a fundamental part of society makes me very uneasy. I'll have to think about this some more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-81413656871649007312004-07-18T12:07:00.000-07:002004-07-18T12:07:00.000-07:00You're right fear is born out of ignorance. Unfort...You're right fear is born out of ignorance. Unfortunately people don't bother to become informed. <br><br>I love your whole setup here. Graphics/writing.....like a magazine. : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-78519237924760279032004-07-18T16:56:00.001-07:002004-07-18T16:56:00.001-07:00I agree with you, Robbie. I must admit at first I...I agree with you, Robbie. I must admit at first I had strong feelings that same sex marriages was wrong. After thinking about it, our country, our leaders, and our rights as AMERICAN PEOPLE, it is wrong for there to be a ban. "WE THE PEOPLE" LIVE "IN THE LAND OF THE FREE"!!!! That says enough. Banning same sex marriages will cause more problems for "OUR CHILDREN" in the future. Does anyone ever truly think about the future anymore???? I totally agree about Bush and his hidden agendas on this issue. I could go and on about this. <br>I'm glad ya'll had such a good time. The concert sounded FANTASTIC!! I really like Sara and her music. She has a unique way about her. I always like that!! :)<br>ChrissyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-86225672569251270982004-07-18T16:56:00.000-07:002004-07-18T16:56:00.000-07:00I love Sarah McLachlan (so does my daughter--we ha...I love Sarah McLachlan (so does my daughter--we have a couple of her CD's). The concert sounds wonderful. I think she played here around xmas time and I heard she was amazing. I don't mind discussions about various topics but what I absolutely hate is how some people insist on shoving their opinions out there and then stating that to think anything but what they think is just absurd and wrong. Basically what a lot of people say is "live and let live" MY way or else you suck or are a:::gasp::: Republican. I find that highly hypocritical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-33723278346917412932004-07-18T22:41:00.000-07:002004-07-18T22:41:00.000-07:00I absolutely love Sarah Mclachlan! I have several...I absolutely love Sarah Mclachlan! I have several of her CD's and have<br>always wanted to see her in concert.<br><br>Robbie, if everyone was as fair and open minded and loving as you are,<br>the world would be a much better place. Thanks so much for this entry.<br>Nobody could have said it better.<br>Lovish!<br>ConnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-24289069767979270492004-07-19T06:21:00.000-07:002004-07-19T06:21:00.000-07:00Robbie there will always be differences and always...Robbie there will always be differences and always people who are only willing to look at things "Their" way. I am living in a very Republician area and I have fun with them. So many are what I call plain Rednecks and its alot of fun to get a poke in at them. That includes my brother. lol. Have a good work week...johnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-17744348207050951412004-07-19T06:46:00.000-07:002004-07-19T06:46:00.000-07:00I agree with you about Bush's emphasis on the ...I agree with you about Bush's emphasis on the gay marriage ban issue...it is a smoke screen. It's purely political...a vote-getter. I don't understand how our politicians can play chess with people's lives like that. The human factor you mention---the real understanding that we are talking about denyig rights to people who could be our neighbors, our friends, our brothers or sisters----doesn't enter into it at all. Lisa :-]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-7826630404759714052004-07-19T11:22:00.000-07:002004-07-19T11:22:00.000-07:00Thank you dear Robbie and a heartfelt Congratulati...Thank you dear Robbie and a heartfelt Congratulations to you too! p.s. so glad the concert was wonderful, I was thinking of you and trying not to be green with envy! judiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-87400168691017630152004-07-19T22:17:00.000-07:002004-07-19T22:17:00.000-07:00I've said my piece on your previous entry rega...I've said my piece on your previous entry regarding G.W.'s remarks on the gay marriage amendment. Personally, I think the day when gay marriage becomes legal and acceptable in all states is inevitable and it's about time. These people love each other, they deserve the same rights and privileges of regular married couples. <br><br>Either they let gays get married or the states and the federal government should get out of the marriage business entirely. Only civil unions for everyone, let the churches perform marriages as they see fit. So there.<br><br>Anyway, I didn't mean to rant. Glad you enjoyed the concert, Sarah is a phenomenal performer.<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-89496180410339374122004-07-19T22:20:00.000-07:002004-07-19T22:20:00.000-07:00Ack, what's the matter with me. I hasten to a...Ack, what's the matter with me. I hasten to add, congrats on the Journal Awards nomination! We're in the same category, girl, glad to see I'm in great company. =PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-28859841031494906842004-07-20T10:21:00.000-07:002004-07-20T10:21:00.000-07:00My friend is really getting into Butterfly Boucher...My friend is really getting into Butterfly Boucher as well. she has one of her CD's. She said I thought she would like it....but, I don't even remember saying that. hmmm. my evil twin?? you know, I can't remember if I said "Good luck in the nomination round!!" I have been so busy going around and around in J-Land. :p But, really, WELL deserved. :)<br>I hear ya about the Ban on same sex marriage, I just don't want to get that much into it. I figure it will be decided without my getting heated up about it. :) but, it is a GREAT discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-70600518811178567272004-07-20T17:36:00.000-07:002004-07-20T17:36:00.000-07:00Darlin', as always, you make wonderfully intel...Darlin', as always, you make wonderfully intelligent points. Well-said. Bush is insane if he thinks this ban [should he even manage to get it passed] will last past his own term. The fight will continue. <br><br>Also, I went to Butterfly's website. Sucky website, unfortunately, and her music files wouldn't load because she was over her bandwidth, but she looks promising! Too bad you couldn't upload something directly! ::perk:: :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-624328961350232012004-07-22T21:08:00.000-07:002004-07-22T21:08:00.000-07:00You seem to be such a level headed young woman. I ...You seem to be such a level headed young woman. I always enjoy reading your journal. PaulaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-80149272301884647442004-08-04T16:24:00.000-07:002004-08-04T16:24:00.000-07:00I've enjoyed Sarah's music for a long time now. Ve...I've enjoyed Sarah's music for a long time now. Very calm and soothing music. <br><br>I've never thought about custody issues for gay/lesbian couples before. That's an interesting point that you brought up. Like you, I have many friends in all walks of life. To this day, the happiest couple I've ever known is a lesbian couple. After getting to know them, I became less judgmental and more open minded. They've been together for twenty years and raised 2 happy children. <br><br>Another thought provoking entry :) I'm afraid my reading time has been interrupted :( I'll check back soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com