This is important: It's marriage equality, not gay marriage

[cali]

Does it matter? I think so in terms of framing the argument and because "gay marriage" sets it apart, makes it seem different. And it's not different, it's exactly the same. That's the point: Equality. We need to use that word within this context. It's positive rhetoric and it's accurate and it doesn't set the GLBT community is some space marked "other".










edited to change title and add a word or two.

[cilla4progress]

1. TOTALLY!

I ALWAYS refer to it as marriage equality...because that is what it truly is. Thanks for making this point.

[all american girl]

2. When you are right, you are right!!!!!!!!!

I will do better, I promise...marriage EQUALITY!!!!!!! Hopefully is will stay in my brain now (can't make any guarantees.....I promise to try really really really hard)

[Moonwalk]

3. K&R! Spot on Right

This is about civil rights, not gay rights. And it's about time we started framing the argument rather than letting others frame it to seem like someone is seeking a special privilege. Let's get aggressive in making sure it's given the right name.

[cali]

5. Thank you, Moonwalk

I think this is the third time I've written essentially the same OP. I felt a bit sheepish about posting it today, but I do think it's important.

[pinboy3niner]

4. Exactly!

"Gay rights" framing only serves the RW "special" rights meme. Equality is a civil rights issue.

[cali]

7. yep. we need to get up to speed with this.

And that means using the word equality at every opportunity.

[loyalsister]

6. Absolutely!

[Nuclear Unicorn]

8. Concur. Thank-you n/t

[nadine_mn]

9. as opposed to "First Cousin Marriage" which should be set apart - like in NC

Which is why civil unions was a load of bull puckey - marriage equality for all.

[Lawlbringer]

10. I just call it equality in general.

Marriage equality falls under the larger umbrella. Equality for all marriages, equality for all races, equality for all genders. This country was founded to escape the old world mentality, the conservatism of it all. As a nation founded on forward thinking, it's a shame that we're fighting ourselves so hard to prevent the most basic tenet of progressive thinking: equality. Doesn't matter if you're a man looking to marry the man you love, or an Asian woman hoping to make something of her life and be treated equally (both paywise or respectwise) in the workplace.

This hurdle will be a huge victory, and a step in the right direction.

Personally, I can't wait to go to a wedding after this happens (whenever it does). It'll have a whole different feel, don't you think?

[Speck Tater]

11. The Dems long ago turned over the job of naming the issues to the Repubs.

I don't know why, but it seems a characteristic of the Dems to let themselves be bullied.

[cali]

12. that is so damned true

but we can do it here.

[shcrane71]

13. kicking nt

[dhill926]

14. the K & R.....

[Brooklyn Dame]

15. AGREED. Words matter.

Words can make or break people's perceptions. Check out the video in this article; a preacher (ok, that shocked the daylights out of me) talks about this quite eloquently. It's about not distinguishing between people when it comes to equal protection and rights under the law.

http://borderlessnewsandviews.com/2012/05/the-romanticized-south-redux-im-looking-at-you-north-carolina/

[MNBrewer]

16. I prefer "marriage preference"

[Ruby the Liberal]

18. Well, you got my attention.

Thanks for the sarcasm tag.

[MNBrewer]

21. That tag DOES have its uses.

[WinniSkipper]

17. Good to know

Thank you.

[FreeState]

19. Even better call it what the British call it

Marriage discrimination. As in it's time we put an end to marriage discrimination. Call it marriage

[MNBrewer]

22. Damit!!! where's the LIKE button???

[varelse]

20. Yes, it is important (nt)

[cali]

23. kick because we have a problem here

the majority use the phrase "gay marriage".