tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665762.post576095510730724363..comments2023-10-28T05:39:10.909-04:00Comments on Straight Not Narrow-Presenting Jesus Beyond the Walls: Should LGBT Activism Turn Its Focus to Civil Unions?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665762.post-1286756168063585622009-12-04T07:08:48.239-05:002009-12-04T07:08:48.239-05:00As a couple who fought for and won the right to ma...As a couple who fought for and won the right to marry in Canada, we strongly disagree with the writer's views. We were asked by the lobby group, EGALE, (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) to participate in the legal challenge, that would give us equal rights with straight couples. We became involved because we hoped and believed that if we were to win, other young gay and lesbian couples would find life a bit easier. We started our case in October of 2001, and by June of 2004 we had the same rights as all other Canadians. The morning we got the news we went through a range of emotions that are impossible to describe. I think the two that come to mind are elation and relief. We won our battle in the courts and I believe that is where our friends in the US will win. There is no way that one group of people should be able to vote on the rights of others. When that is allowed all rights are diminished. Don't ever consider taking second best, or "Marriage Lite" as something that is acceptable, or almost equal. You are more valuable than that. You will win this fight.<br /><br /><br />Lloyd and Bob Peacock<br /><br />Co-litigants<br /><br />Same-sex marriage challenge<br />Vancouver, B.C.<br />CanadaLloyd Peacockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445376815443524699noreply@blogger.com