Another beautiful critique of gay politics from the mad mind of Lisa Duggan and the Bully Bloggers!
Here are some samples from her posts.
"…if we’re out there yammering about wanting the state to recognize
“love,” a patently ridiculous and reactionary goal, then let’s be
democratic about it. Who and what do we love? With whom do we have
the deepest intimacy? For some of my friends, I think it may be
reality TV. But for many of those who are dykes, it is definitely the
companion species."
"You are right about all the benefits that come with marriage, that so
many homos would like to have. But gee, why should those benefits be
tied to state legitimated monogamy? Why aren’t the young ones on the
barricades for universal, single payer national health care, rather
than hoping to get private insurance through marriage? Why not march
for more open immigration policies rather than hope to bring just their
legal spouse into the country? Why not allow everyone to choose their
next of kin for medical decision making and all that, regardless of the
nature of the relationship? And why enshrine the couple form at the
top of the gay agenda, when we used to want to mix things up in the
world of possible significant intimacies. So yeah, why not get rid of
the churchy sanctified idea of “marriage” all together?
FreedomToMarry.org argues that having the homos get married will lead
to separation of church and state. Say *what*? If we want
to separate church and state, let’s have non conjugal and/or
polyamorous next of kin recognition for the hospitals and all (call it,
um, Best Buds or Golden Girls status?), and universal social benefits
not tied to sex or love or jobs! Wouldn’t that be fun? Why that would be almost just like……social justice!" — Lisa Duggan
Ralph and Shannon
SHANNON AND RALPH CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY #9
Ralph and I are happy to announce that we are celebrating our 9th
anniversary this year. Our bond has stood the test of time and as well
as new additions to our relationship. First Hera, a kitten on the verge
of abandonment. Then Mr.Thomas Crackers, who lost his home in a
divorce. Next a new human and her diva cat Cassidy. And most recently
Mr. Foucault (a dog!). Ralph, thankyou for proposing 9 years ago. Thank
you for sticking with me! I love you.
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