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<blockquote data-quote="UPS Lifer" data-source="post: 224034" data-attributes="member: 9789"><p>Just one of the things I am thankful for (working for UPS) is the fact that the company has provided me an arena of diversity to work in. I have had to work with people of all religions, color, economic status, and backgrounds as well as sexual preferences. It has not only made me tolerant of others, it has helped me to want to understand other people and their differences and preferences. </p><p></p><p>What makes us (human beings) different from other animals is our intelligence and the ability to reason. </p><p></p><p>No one should be forced to follow a belief that is not of their choosing....and that philosophy should go both ways! </p><p></p><p>Here is the hard part...because of politics which is more like a popularity contest....</p><p></p><p>It is up to our legislatures to define the laws to protect ALL constituients not just straight and/or married folks! The irony to me is that these folks who are so religious and righteous can condemn those that are not like them. </p><p></p><p>It makes me sad. However, I do see the glass half full. I have seen the changes over the years and eventually this will be a non issue or will hold a minority point of view. </p><p></p><p>35 years ago I would have been considered a male-chauvinist pig...not anymore (hopefully)! I witnessed my wife being discriminated against in the workplace. I have watched friends come out of the closet. I saw Vietnam vets disrespected and spit upon after returning from fighting for their country. I could go on and on about religion and ethnic diversity as well. </p><p></p><p>Think about this....all of a sudden you find out one of your kids is gay, how would you respond to that situation?</p><p></p><p>Why aren't gay people allowed to marry? This is America, right? What gives me (or you) the authority to determine or interpret what God thinks is right?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UPS Lifer, post: 224034, member: 9789"] Just one of the things I am thankful for (working for UPS) is the fact that the company has provided me an arena of diversity to work in. I have had to work with people of all religions, color, economic status, and backgrounds as well as sexual preferences. It has not only made me tolerant of others, it has helped me to want to understand other people and their differences and preferences. What makes us (human beings) different from other animals is our intelligence and the ability to reason. No one should be forced to follow a belief that is not of their choosing....and that philosophy should go both ways! Here is the hard part...because of politics which is more like a popularity contest.... It is up to our legislatures to define the laws to protect ALL constituients not just straight and/or married folks! The irony to me is that these folks who are so religious and righteous can condemn those that are not like them. It makes me sad. However, I do see the glass half full. I have seen the changes over the years and eventually this will be a non issue or will hold a minority point of view. 35 years ago I would have been considered a male-chauvinist pig...not anymore (hopefully)! I witnessed my wife being discriminated against in the workplace. I have watched friends come out of the closet. I saw Vietnam vets disrespected and spit upon after returning from fighting for their country. I could go on and on about religion and ethnic diversity as well. Think about this....all of a sudden you find out one of your kids is gay, how would you respond to that situation? Why aren't gay people allowed to marry? This is America, right? What gives me (or you) the authority to determine or interpret what God thinks is right? [/QUOTE]
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