More Right-Wing Hypocrisy

Conservative lawmakers and religious folk remind us that allowing homosexuals to marry clearly desecrates the sanctity of the marital bond. They say marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman. They say it is the basis for the family, an institution that represents a unique relationship between one man and one woman. They say marriage transcends all other human bonds, and that the relationship between husband and wife should be protected and enforced.

Why do the same people not recognize the marital bond between Terri and Michael Schaivo? They were married, they shared the allegedly sacred, holy, blessed union. Under this covenant they made life promises, forged marital agreements that would be respected in the unfortunate event of tragedy. These were agreements of a marriage, allegedly endorsed by God. "Let no man come between them, 'til death do us part", isn't that how it's said?

Now the same people that demand that marriage is a sacred institution that is to be preserved are the first to put politics, feelings and beliefs ahead of an agreement between a husband and wife. So much for the sanctity of the marital bond.

You don't have to look hard to see that here the "sacrosanct bond of marriage" is being desecrated, manipulated and distorted to fit personal agendas and political motivations. Those that feel that the marital bond is a sacred, anointed, holy covenant between a man and woman that is to be protected, should support Terri and Michael’s marital decisions. They should respect his authority as her voice. Remember all that "two become one" stuff? She didn't forge the holy bond with a judge, a governor or her parents. She freely and willingly developed a relationship with her husband and his decisions should be respected as her surrogate.

Of course, that would be intellectually consistent and not hypocritical. I don't think we can expect that from conservative lawmakers and religious people.