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New Jersey to Philadelphia Inquirer: Speak for yourself

by: Scott Weingart

Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 04:42:00 AM EST



The Philadelphia Inquirer editorial page regurgitates a myth that Blue Jersey readers are no doubt familiar with:

But with poll after poll showing that New Jersey residents are not ready to accept gay marriage, it would be more destructive to that movement were it to attempt to force the issue at this time.

I don't suppose they're talking about the New Jersey that has supported marriage equality in poll after poll.  

I thought this blog and organizations like Garden State Equality had put this myth that New Jerseyans "are not ready for gay marriage" to bed.  Even Governor Corzine has abandoned this argument.  For the Inquirer to revive it at this time is utterly unhelpful, if not "destructive".

Scott Weingart :: New Jersey to Philadelphia Inquirer: Speak for yourself
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Another Dale Carnegie graduate! (1.00 / 1)
(note)  Dale Carnegie wrote "How to Make Friends and Influence People."

The editorial demands action by the state to address the discrimination that has occurred.  Shouldn't that be applauded???

Instead, you focus on one sentence which is correct.  The Rutgers poll that you link to shows the divide in New Jersey.  Gay marriage is supported by 48% with 45% opposed.  However, a Federal Marriage Amendment is supported by 47% with 44% opposed.  Now that is clarity!

Instead of attacking friendly people for being "unhelpful" and "destructive," it might actually advance the cause to work with them.

How many new sponsors are there for the bills???


I'm not going to argue facts with someone who's just going to deny them. (0.00 / 0)
Oh yeah, and I'll see your book and raise you a youtube video:



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Could say the same thing about you. :-) n/t (0.00 / 0)


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By the way... (0.00 / 0)
This sign: < means "is less than".
This sign: > means "is greater than".

Just thought I'd clear up any confusion.


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