September 27, 2008

Please Vote No on Florida's Admendment 2 (Marriage Protection Act). We're not all gay you know!

It is easy to get caught up in the rhetoric of "gay" marriage, same sex unions or whatever you want to call them. One thing to remember is there are lots of us out here that are in heterosexual, committed relationships where we just choose to not get married. I do not think it is the role of a government to define my relationship. Normally, I would not care how the government defined me, but there is an issue that will affect many people that work for public agencies--domestic partner benefits. Since we are a family, we are fortunately considered one by my girlfriend's employer when it comes to benefits. While we are not directly affected because she does not work for a public agency, I know how I would feel if due to a state law, this had to change. I know that when people think of these type of amendments they think there is an entire gay agenda but in reality, this affects everyone. I know you can say that if we choose to not get married (shame on us, living in sin and all that nonsense) that we should not be entitled to benefits, but why would the government be in that business of telling us how to live. Regardless of how you feel about gay marriage, this amendment is mean and punitive. Does the sponsor of this bill think gay people are going to magically disappear so he/she does not have to explain why those two men are holding hands? The truth is that this will impact many people including public servants, police and firefighters all over the state. I implore the voters of the state to reject this amendment.




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September 06, 2008

New Company Blog

I recently started a consulting company specializing in consulting on software projects with clients. I am more focuses on the big ideas but also can help plan out the implementation. Heck, if necessary, I'm still a pretty good coder :) The blog is at bettersoftwaresolutions.blogspot.com. I will put more computer-related things over there and leave this blog to personal thoughts.

March 20, 2008

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OK, I did it. I read the transcript of the Philadelphia speech and interestingly enough recalled fondly how President Clinton used to make those speeches. I, the one that thought we as democrats needed to know nothing else about Senator Clinton than she would have President Clinton back in the White House! I just donated money to the Senator Obama campaign. I really wanted to see Senator Clinton win, but after 8 years of the current administration; it is time for hope rather than a policy wonk. Unfortunately, while Senator Clinton is married to the man from hope, her speeches do not provide the hope we need after 8 years in the wilderness. As a benefit, I am glad that no matter which candidate wins, President Clinton will still be in the White House in one way or the other. There is no one better to help restore the image of the United States and I hope everyone rallies behind the candidate. Perhaps, the Senator should look for a place to be in 8 years and help handle the heavy-lifting of policy that an Obama presidency would surely create.
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March 01, 2008

Off to Italy!!!

Well, we're off to Italy. Beth and I decided to plan a trip to Italy and Paris this spring. Imagine it: Paris in the Springtime--I can't wait. We are calling this a scouting trip so we can see how it will go for the kids next summer in Italy :) Rome, Florence, Venice, and Paris--what a time! Rick Steves' Europe: Rome: Planning Your Time