A Land Of Primitive Religious Fanatics
That would be ours -- at least compared to Spain and Canada, which don't let all the religious nuts dictate who does and doesn't get equal treatment under the law based on their sexuality. A number of my gay friends -- some of them valuable minds in universities, industry, and public policy -- are considering a move to Canada now. My French teacher told me she's had dozens of people inquire about taking private French lessons since the election, since fluency in French is one way to get enough "points" to become a Canadian citizen. Yes, Canada is pretty cold, but it can't be any chillier up there than living in a place that treats gays and lesbians like second-class citizens, but requires them to pay full fare in taxes. The least we could do is recognize how we're discriminating, and lets gays and lesbians pay a discounted tax rate since they aren't allowed full rights and benefits of citizenship like the rest of us.
P.S. Canada might not stay cold for long. No, that's not a crack about global warming. There's a petition to make the British colony of Turks and Caicos part of Canada.
Me gustaria casar a Crid.
Lena of the Long Peena at December 12, 2004 5:51 PM
You want to eat a Crid sandwich? I'm a little light on the Spanish.
Amy Alkon at December 12, 2004 5:58 PM
Note to all the gays, lesbians, potheads, liberals and backdoor draft dodgers on the blog moving to Canada- if you are driving up to Canada, you have a rest sanctuary in North Idaho less than two hours from the border. Bring wine.
eric at December 12, 2004 6:14 PM
"I would like to marry Crid."
Mrs. Lena at December 12, 2004 8:12 PM
I would totally live in Canada for reasons entirely unrelated to homosexuality (the hetero women there are both fine and friendly, in my experience).
But, dang, that cold really is a major deal-breaker. Can't handle it.
LYT at December 13, 2004 4:30 AM
Um, no
Cridland at December 13, 2004 6:01 PM