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Why does people whine about Penn not thanking his wife. Didnt anyone notice that for example Danny Boyle didnt mention the co-director of the movie in his speech?!

@Geoff Oh please, as a European myself I am not afraid of "the Muslims" - which is by the way a stupid generalisation - but of all ignorant, simplistic and narrow-minded people that lean towards any form of extremism. Sad to see people's very own fears turn into hate and far too simple "explanations".

Sean Penn's performance in "Milk" was inspirational. The GLBT community desperately needs its own version of Martin Luther King. Too bad we lost Harvey Milk. Gay Americans are the ONLY minority against which it is legal to discriminate in the United States of America. It seems to me, that to murder another person's spirit; to attack another person's family for simply existing, and to destroy their security and their freedom is a slower and more painful death than many other kinds of terrorist attacks. But that is the perpetual state of our existence in the USA. We, the GLBT community, have been under unrelenting terrorist attacks for nearly the last four hundred years in this country -- from colonial days to the present. There has never been a shortage of people in the US who desire to destroy GLBT citizens. Some want to do it quickly with direct violence against one or a few of us at a time. While others, like Warren and millions of other assassins like him, exploit mindless fears and then pervert the law into their weapons of mass destruction -- thereby reaping a higher body count of ruined lives. Who is really more dangerous? Sadly, I don't think the so-called “news” media could give a crap either. At the most, the coverage of the mass murder of gays might just receive perhaps a few words in the moving scroll at the bottom of the tv screen during a newscast. The captions might read: "Dozens of homosexuals die in ricin attack…FBI may investigate…Congress to look into deaths perhaps next term after addressing the Economy... (JUST IN)... Brittany Spears accidentally suffocates pet poodle in handbag…Congress to hold hearings on Animal Abuse…New laws are expected to require breathing holes in large purses for pets; millions nationwide voice their concern...(Update)... Another twelve die in ricin attack in homosexual bars; FBI now says it is a local matter…With no federal Hate Crime law protecting homosexuals, Congress says its hands are tied...(Update)… Due to a flood of public outrage, Congress meets in emergency session and passes new laws to require breathing holes in large handbags for small pets…” It is nothing to joke about, but that is exactly how most people in America treat our lives -- either as a big joke or some dangerous vermin infestation to be stomped out. But I believe the third kind of reaction to us is even more pernicious -- that is, Obama’s attitude: “Ignore them and maybe they will just go away.” …You get the picture. (C) Bud Evans - Feb 2008

Sean Penn is an amazing actor with a great heart. He richly deserved this honor and his comments were both timely and generous to others.

People, people, people. Sean Penn is an actor that barely graduated high school. He makes a living by showing up at work, someone dresses him, he is handed a piece of paper with what he is supposed to say and how he is supposed to say it, he is told when to talk, where to move, when to start, and when to stop. He's a drug user. He has been in prison. He is a violent, abusive person that beat his wife. Yet we are supposed to believe he has compassion for others. His interests are self-serving. He doesn't travel on these "humanitarian" missions without hiring a photographer. Take a look at IMDB and you will notice a direct correlation between his latest movie project, and his latest political outrage.

IMO, Penn's speech was spiteful and bitter. Dustin Lance Black's speech, on the other hand, was encouraging and poignant. Just because they both lobbied for the same cause doesn't make them both "great" speeches. I don't live in California. But, if I did, I'd have voted against Proposition 8. I'll never understand the desire to prevent others from having the right to enjoy the horrors, er, pleasures of marriage. However, Sean Penn telling everybody who voted for Prop 8 that their children and grandchildren will revile them is not the way to go about winning hearts and minds. He is quite possibly the most self-righteous and sanctimonious of a very self-righteous and sanctimonious profession. I'm not sure if he realizes just how much he shares in common with those he disdains.

What a bunch of crap. He's an idiot.

But that's a non sequitur. The state has to step in at some point, right? After all, the state doesn't allow mothers to kill their newborns. Speaking as a libertarian, I just think it's a bit tough casting that issue as one of individual liberties vs. state repression. It all depends where the "line" is drawn and on what basis that is determined. Up to that line, of course it's a matter of a woman's rights. Beyond that line, though, it's a matter of the unborn child's rights (which necessarily involves the state). I have my own opinions about where the line ought to be and why it ought to be there. Others have different ones. But it's really beside the point here. The point is that abortion is an issue that divides libertarians just as it divides lots of other groups -- which suggests to me that it's not terribly useful to merely think of it as an issue of one individual's (the mother) rights versus a state displacement.

Sean Penn needs to check his facts before making any grandiose announcement in front of the world. The fact is that gays DO have the same rights as heterosexuals in the U.S. If a gay man wants to marry a woman (whether she be straight or gay) then such a marriage would be equally recognized in the country as any other marriage. Same goes for a gay woman who wants to marry a man. Now if a straight man wanted to marry another man then it wouldn't be legal, just the same if a gay man wanted to do such a horrible thing. Marry somebody of the opposite sex (whether you be gay or straight) then you have the same rights just like anybody else. Marry someone of the same sex, then it's illegal FOR EVERYBODY, NOT JUST GAYS!! Again, equal rights apply. Sean Penn is complaining over absolutely nothing.

Sean Penn is an amazing actor. His role in Milk was obviously a challenging one and he really deserved the oscar. Being a longtime fan of Mickey Rourke though, I was hoping that the Academy wasnt going to blow him off ... and they did. But its alright because Penn being a longtime friend of Rourke gave him the last few moments of his acceptance speech which I thought was fitting for the situation. Sean and Mickey were both excellent this year and hopefully Rourke doesnt drop the ball again.

#35 that might qualify to the top 10 of the most stupid posts anyone ever made here. Congrats.

I have not been a fan of Sean Penn the person and was rooting for him, as an actor, to get this award. He did an amazing job. I appreciated his speech and think it is imporant people speak up when they see a grave injustice. I appreciate Sean Penn, the activist. However, I was disappointed, and my feelings of not liking Sean Penn the person were bacl when he totally ignored mentioning his wife. I thought he was getting her, on a world wide stage by mentioning his best friend and support system and not mentioning her. Perhaps he felt she hasn't been a support but I don't think it necessary to humilate her and slap her face publically like that. He could have found a way to mention her and been a mensch.

I thought his performance in Milk was great, but not as great as Mickey Rourke's own performance. Hell, I'm still grossly disappointed that he won back in 2003 over Bill Murray's work in Lost in Translation...

The reason I believe Sean Penn to be a douche is because he reprimanded everyone who voted for prop 8. I live in Washington State, therefore, I did not vote on Prop 8 along with the residents of the other 48 states in the union. Not to mention the international audience. And besides, it is not fair to the voters to even suggest they did not have the right to vote the way they thought was right. Yep, the people should have the freedom to choose . . . unless of course they don't make the choice you want them to make.

He is of course a fool who can act. But can't most fools act? Its in the job description.

Sean Sean Sean... always bringin' the politics... always somethin' political to say. I can always count on you to drive me further away from the left. I mean... I'm pretty far left as far as conservatives go, but... is it possible to be driven away from a viewpoint strictly because of the support of one actor? I'm here to tell you... yes. Yes it is.

what the fuck is this stuppid shit.......ARE YOU STUPPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm appalled at the hatred and misconceptions towards the LGBT communities. How can people still think homosexuality is the same as bestiality or paedophilia ? (Ever heard of the notion of consent, people ?) Gays don't make other gay. Gay parents don't make their children gay. This is right-wing Bullshit christian propaganda, that's all. "As a country, our laws should not allow such children to undergo a lifetime of ridicule and humiliation because the adoption process put them in the hands of gay parents, and because of such selfish demands of gays." You're kidding, right ? Where do ridicule and humiliation come from ? If not for religious bigots who think they're better, children would be alright with gay parents. You're the reason why these children would suffer ridicule and humiliation, not their parents. It's sad that in the twenty-first century, in supposedly the greatest country, people are still thinking backwards. Boy, am I glad to live in Europe !

#76 - So, if we follow your logic, sterile people can't marry, people who don't want to have kids can't marry ? - Thanks to science, you can be gay and have children. Ever heard of artificial insemination ? In Vitro ? Friends ? (Besides, we're not in a situation in which we need people popping out babies) - Marry an opposite sex person ? How can you say that ? Would you like to have to marry a person of the same-sex because a bunch of bigots think it's the norm ? How can you say 'You can't marry the person you love because I say so !' - Homosexuality is not a movement hype. It has been there for centuries and same-sex marriage was even legal in Ancient Rome because the christian emperors outlawed it. - It's not a disease. Take your -fifty years ago- type of thinking somewhere else.

"...a country that elects an elegant man President ." Well little Sean...I can see you did not grow up in Chicago to see how many times the "elegant man" changes his story with the wind . '' where actors are courageous" tell it to the men and women who gave you the right to mouth that sanctimonious bullshit

Should of been MICKY ROURKE!!!

I should feel ashamed for not wanting to change the definition of marriage? Sean Penn should feel ashamed for supporting Hugo Chavez and for neglecting to thank his wife. I give that marriage 6 months tops. She deserves better.

#75 "You are kidding, right? Gay parent's make a child gay? Can you show me one piece of real science that shows that? I guess I should call up my straight parents and ask them which one made me gay. I pray that you find the time to educate yourself. To all the other gay hating conservatives on here, I feel sorry for you. It must be difficult living a life filled with your obvious limitations." I didn't say your straight parents made you gay. Probably something else in life. But gay parents, on the other hand, wield an undesirable influence on kids. Gays become gay from somewhere, and having gay parents increases the likelihood. If you don't think homosexuality is nurtured, please show me some SCIENTIFIC PROOF THAT IT IS GENETIC? Didn't think so. Why do perfectly straight parents have gay kids if it's genetic and should be passed down? And explain this to me... how come some people who come out of the closet later in life were once married to women and had children. I don't hang around gays so I don't have their input, but it would be impossible for a gay man to have biological children, wouldn't it, since he wouldn't be attracted to women?? Even more proof that homosexuality is a social, as opposed to genetic, condition that was picked up at some point in life through influence. A gay man with children??... well, that proves that such a man was once straight. And you ask for proof? Are you saying this following confession from a once-gay man is BS??... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/720747/posts Perhaps you're the one that needs to educate yourself and find the real solution to your problem.

the hypocrisy of it all is that sean penn supports hugo chavez and the castro clan and they are NOT pro gay rights! why doesn't penn move down to venezuela? hang there for awhile. he is the worst kind of self-important gasbag and no help to those fighting for gay rights.

He didn't thank his wife at ALL! That was so sad and inconsiderate to me. He looks like he's so inconsiderate to her. She looks depressed a lot. Don't they have kids? No mention of the woman who has stood by him and his horrible temper all these years. She deserves appreciation from him

Who cares if homosexuals marry or not? The really sad thing here is that most people do not realize that Sean Penn peaked in the role of Jeff Spicoli..................

Too full of what ?

I just laugh at all the anti-gay slurs. It doesn't matter too much because the world is changing, and the U.S.A. will be pushed to grant gay rights soon enough if they want to compete in a world market. In many ways, it is still one of our human-rights tragedies in this country. And we give other nations grief! As for Mr. Penn, I usually find him to be an incredible actor. Off stage he can be a louse at times. But he has every right to take his 45 seconds at an awards ceremony and tout his beliefs. Frankly, I think we was correct. Those Prop 8 supporters should be ashamed. But I am not out picketing talk radio (which is another entertainment forum for the public) and trying to shut them up for their tainted views. I don't see any difference in allowing radio to blabber on, as I do any actor that get's a few seconds on a podium.

That would be human beans named Cain, or Abel...............

I bet Sean Penn would laugh his ass off if he saw the clever remarks here in comments.

#89 So do you have any scientific evidence that HETEROsexuality is genetic? So if sexuality is nurtured, who taught you to be straight? When did you make that decision to become straight Dirk? (assuming you are) So the "confession" of one former gay man is all the proof we need to promote hate and bigotry, to deny gay couples the ability to marry and raise children? Your right Dirk, I do have a problem. I got fired from one job just because they found out I was gay. And when my partner of 22 years was diagnosed with cancer, the doctor wouldn't let me in the hospital because I was not his spouse. I when my partner lost his ability to speak, I was denied access to his medical records because our relationship "didn't count." And when my partner died, I could not get his pension, even though we worked together build our home and family. And when I went to the cemetery, they would not put our names on the grave marker together because it "was not their policy." So yes Dirk, I do have a problem. Its people like you who try to control other peoples lives out of bigotry, hatred, misconceptions, neglect, religion......Just once, set aside your bias and put yourself into the shoes of people like me, do you really think it is OK to treat people like straight people have treated me? Would you like to be treated like this? Ken

Surprised? Not!!! Didn't see the movie - don't care to. Didn't watch the Oscars, didn't care to. I have more important things to do like cleaning my guns, inventory ammo, scan my Bible ... I don't think drugs should be legalized - especially cocaine, meth, LSD, heroin - the hard stuff. So do I let the minority of user's determine the laws I should abide by? I don't agree with homosexuality nor do I think marriage between to gay people should be allowed because it is against my belief system. I won't banish them to hell or tell them that is where they are going, neither will I judge their lifestyle. However, as long as I can vote, I will decide against the inclusion of gays and lesbians into marriage. Call me a gay basher all you want, that is your problem, not mine. Hollywood does not represent my views nor does it protect them, so Sean and all of the lefties there can vote to remove themselves from the union and take all of the crazies with them.

Ken, I know what you mean. When I worked at NOW and they found out that I was a conservative, I was fired. No reason other than I didn't share their political beliefs. In college, whenever I spoke up and shared my opinion, I was publicly rebuked by my teachers. Often I was called names and accused of bigotry and hatred. Like you, people told me if I would just change and agree with them then I could be accepted. I also happen to be white so I am often made to feel guilty for things that happened 150 years ago. And since I am not that old, I don't even know about the practices of the 50's and 60's. It's hard to get a job with the quota's in place.

#109 Thank you so much for your little comparison, it shows a real compassion for my situation that can't be found in very many people and shows so much about your standards of character, and judging by your response, you have non of the above.

Seems like Judges 21:25 is in effect among the Hollywood elite. Too bad they don't realize the judgment that hangs over their heads 1Cor. 6:9

Just want to say that regardless of other people's opinions I loved Penn's speech and his courage to stand up for what he, and I, and a big section of this country think is moral and right; even when he knew that his remarks were not going to be well accepted by some people. I think that's why we are still a democracy and not a religious or even a non-religious dictatorship.

#112 This is my favourite argument from anti-gay folks, right after "it's Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve"(an aside; it's not Adam and Eve either). Being sexually cruel to farm animals is a HUUUUGE leap from one human being loving another human being! And yes, the animal would be getting hurt, I would guess...you may know more about that than me Kurt?! I've talked the gay marriage issue over with my 17 year old daughter, and her take on it made the most sense I've ever heard. "It's all love Dad...it's just love". Love is good isn't it? So far, my daughter has been dating boys, but if she ever did fall in love with a girl, how can I tell her that the love she feels is wrong? Or better yet, about the same as a pervert on the farm banging sheep? How can I tell her that she doesn't deserve to be married legally, and enjoy the same commitment and closeness, than her mother and I enjoy? Use your heart, not your fears when you consider another person's rights. Remember, it's "just love", and how can that hurt you?

Sean Penn's acceptance speech was very moving and relevant. The passing of Proposition 8 is a travesty. You may not approve of gay people (your shortcoming), but to prevent EQUAL RIGHTS (not just being labeled as "married," but to legally have the same and equal treatment when it comes to hospital rights, property rights, etc...you know, the things that are automatically assumed and granted to heteros) to ALL Americans is not only wrong, but bigoted, hateful and dangerous. *EQUAL RIGHTS (not "special" rights) FOR ALL AMERICANS!

Why should a democratic society be ashamed of how they voted? The majority of people in this country don't support gay marriage. For those who hold the minority position to impose their will upon the majority, well... wouldn't that be something like apartheid?

/yawn. Where can I get a good Italian beef around here?

I cannot believe the crapfest coming out of my owners mouth. The most hateful acceptance speech in history. Sean should never be nominated again.

Homos have the same rights just like anybody else, and vice versa. If a gay man wanted to marry a woman, the marriage is legit. If a straight man wanted to marry another man, then it's illegal. Plain and simple. The law applies EQUALLY TO EVERYBODY, NOT JUST STRAIGHT MEN. If gays don't like the laws of this country, then why not just leave and go somewhere else? No one's forcing you to live in a country where you don't like the laws. Simple as that.

hey number 128, if you think being gay is a choice, then you dont have the first damn clue of what you are talking about.

I should not bother but I can't let pass such ignorance. #81 Same-sex corrupted Ancient Rome ? Citation needed. Where the hell do you get that claim ? Ancient Rome was mainly bisexual, people did not care about who you were shagging, contrary to our modern societies in which your sexual lives is anyone's business. Stop trying to legislate with your God. Not everyone believe in it. Besides, the US is a secular nation, not a christian. I don't care about salvation or any crap, religion can come up with. I just want to be happy and able to marry the one I love. Why is that so hard to understand ??? #112 Are you seriously using the same bestiality BS ? Ever heard of the notion of consent ? A Same-sex marriage is an union between two consenting adults. Animals can't consent. Your point is not valid. Try to use your brain next time. #116 Marriage is not the property of god. Marriage existed before monotheistic religion took a hold of it. You have no authority on marriage by the state. (Btw, God is not the author of the bible. Men are.) #122 So we should jsut let them take our right to happiness away ? #124 I might be the only one to think that but good post. #127 This must be one of the most ignorant and bigoted comment I could ever read. How would you feel if you had to marry someone you don't like ? How would you feel if you weren't in the 'norm' and someone was just telling to marry someone of the same-sex ? Why do you have the right to marry the person you love, and gays can't ? Why is it that you want to prevent people to be happy while it's never going to harm you in any way ? Why do want to impose your beliefs on others ? How does it affect you that I would marry the man I love ? America was supposed to be the country of freedom and you know what ? Thanks to religion, bigotry and ignorance prevent people from being free. I'm disgusted at the reaction of some people here, it just proves that bigotry is indeed everywhere. #128 Did you choose to be straight ? Did you ? If you didn't, then I did choose to be gay. #129 YOU are pushing YOUR views on gays by taking away THEIR rights. Why does it matter to you that gays can marry ? Why do you want to prevent people in love from marrying each other ? Liberals are intolerant, right. And conservatives are very very nice people /sarcasm.

if you have a problem with gay marriage then don't marry a gay person. And stay out of other peoples lives and let them do what they want.

You wanna talk about risks???!! What about AIDS?! It's has been scientifically proven that AIDS has been exponentially more prevalent in gays than in straights. Are you saying that gay unions, which inevitably spread and promote the disease, don't have an impact on society?! Fool.

I can't believe I'm still responding to you. Please educate yourself. First, show me your scientific proof that today AIDS is more prevalent in gays than in straights (unbiased sites). Considering Africa is the most affected by AIDS and is mostly heterosexual, we can clearly say that this is just another lie coming from the homophobes. AIDS is not 'gay disease'. Sexual promiscuity is one of the main factor for AIDS. And sexual promiscuity is present in homosexuality as much as heterosexuality. Promoting monogamous relationships will spread AIDS. Gay marriage will promote AIDS. You fail at plain logic and I'm the fool. Do you see an epidemy of AIDS in Europe when gay marriage and equal civil unions have been granted to the LGBT community ?

You're starting to be pretty funny, you know You're a typical fundie We're in 2009, not 2007. Things have changed. 54% is hardly significant. It's barely above half the cases. And if you want to play that game, lesbians have the smallest risk of catching HIV of all sexual orientation. Btw, you don't know how to read a chart. The total (all nationalities added) is 51% for male-to-male sexual contact and 10% for high-risk heteresexual contact (aka Heterosexual contact with a person known to have, or to be at high risk for, HIV infection.) It still doesn't change the fact that it's stupid to say that monogamous relationships will spread AIDS. Way to miss the point.

#131 I would feel differently about gay people being able to marry, if I thought they wanted to marry for the same reason that a man and woman marry. i would say that most gay people would want to marry , just to show people that they can, BIG HUGE DIFFERENCE.................

Sorry, it sucked. http://townhall.com/cartoons/2009/02/24/3

and, oh yes.....it's a proven fact that far and away, the type of sex that male homos have is by far the biggest spreader of AIDS. This is a punishment from the Almighty, and if you don't believe that, fine, but it must smell bad where you have your head stuck!

Well with 147 posts you can see that this is still a relevant, controversial topic. When did the events in the movie happen again... and yet still we see this.

To everyone who's said this was fair- How can you say this is fair when you have all the rights in the world, and so many can't wed the one they love? Aren't we, as Americans, better than that? We call ourselves civilized, but if you look at it in retrospect, we might possibly be the most narrow minded nation in this sense. I think what we've done- and I'd be referring to the passing of Prop 8- is absolutely ridiculous. It's discriminatory, and it goes against the constitution- the alleged law of the land. And #132- I think your comment was completely ignorant. The relationship between two people in the case we're speaking of, and the case of father and daughter are completey different. You're rather idiotic to be playing that card, no?

Nick, #50. Sorry, I'm not a fag so I don't have AIDS.

Ah..nah..he can spout out what he wants..that's his perogative. Free speech and all..but ah..that's about all I gotta say on that.

Jealous of what dumb ass? You want to have the miserable life of some liberal hollywood hypocrite that contradicts themselves on a national stage? It is people like you that keeps the ignorance running. Freedumb speech! Classic!!!! He is not a fool.....he made claims to Obama and gay marriage in the same speech.....what is your definition of fool? If it makes you feel good right????? You are so right....screw morals! Follow your heart....you won't be alone where you are going:)

To everyone. You don't need to be educated to have feelings and morals. Values, beliefs, they are internal, and although external events affect us, usually we can develop an opinion by ourselves and how we react. No one can help how they feel. They can, however, keep obscenities, racism, degrading comments, and anti-homosexuality remarks to themselves. If that is how you feel, so be it, but you must be aware that parading the bible or your conservative traditions are not going to get you any further. It is no longer the day and age of the traditional man-woman-children relationship. Women are empowered and can do whatever they want, including choosing a single life, loving another woman, etc. Men can do the same thing. Heterosexual couples may even choose not to have children. It is anyone's choice. Whatever makes you happy, that is what you should be able to do. No where in the bible that I am aware of does it say to punish someone for loving another person. Love is what everyone is forgetting here. Really, it is all that matters. Freedom, the pursuit of happiness, Love. A lasting relationship with someone who matters to you. No one should be judged on who they love. It has no affect on anyone else. Things we should be more concerned about- abusive relationships, where a man or a woman is being harmed by their partner. Divorce, it's affect on the children. Controlling relationships, where a woman cannot have a career. Relationships where women are beaten, forced to do their husband's bidding, and are too afraid to leave. Oddly enough, this does not seem to happen nearly as often in same-sex relationships. A sense of equality between two people is the most important factor in a successful relationship. Not their gender, age, appearance, etc.... Attraction to another human being is an absolutely natural thing and it is not something a person chooses. The emotions and attraction you feel when you are in love with someone is incomparable to anything else in the world. No one should feel scared, or as if they are in the wrong for being in love. Proposition 8 is degrading, old fashioned, and truly an abomination for the most "advanced" country in the world. I am not trying to start a fight with anyone I simply wanted to say how I feel. Sean Penn played an extraordinary character in the movie Milk. He absolutely deserved to win, this is not to say any of his opponents were any less deserving, he simply won, and someone had to win. The fact that he did win is a great thing. By taking on this difficult role he was hoping to make a difference and open up people's minds to how inspirational Harvey Milk really was. It is so unfortunate to see everyone arguing over such silly things when we are forgetting we are all part of the same family. We are all human beings. We all wish to be accepted, loved, and treated as well as everyone else. No one deserves to be denied the right to a beautiful marriage. The gay community should be commended for accepting such a huge insult with dignity and rising above the ignorance and rudeness they are being faced with. We are all equal. We all deserve to love, and be loved. And we all deserve to be happy. To say you are better than someone else, who you have never even met, is absurd and ignorant. To say you are above a group of people, is cruel and pompous. If I were an American, I would pray that in a time of change with a black man being elected president, that equality for the gay community would be recognized as well. Although I am a straight female, I do have friends and relatives who are gay/lesbian/bisexual. Never would it occur to me to tell them they cannot have a relationship with who they love. It seems so wrong. When was I ever given the power to tell people who they can love and marry? Never. No one has ever been given that power. The fact that Prop 8 was even successful is really mind-boggling. I think it just shows that people are afraid of change. Well open your eyes, minds, and hearts- by denying them marriage homosexuals are not going to go away. They will put up a fight, they will defend their honour, as much as you would if heterosexuals were denied the right to marriage. Peace&love.

Homosexuality is wrong, and frankly it's disgusting. Today, as well as through out history the overwhelming majority of the world has looked down upon such acts of immorality. Try getting away with that stuff over in the Middle East. People say it is wrong for me to oppose homosexuality, because I'm imposing my morals upon somebody else. Well those same people are doing the same thing by imposing their morals on me, telling me I'm wrong to say they're wrong. Follow me? I truly believe that when a gay person looks themself in the mirror, they wonder... "What is wrong with me?" They spend their lives trying to convince society, but most importantly themselves that it is ok to be gay. Until one day when one of two things happen; either they repent and turn from their wicked ways, or they turn themselves over to the flesh and are therefore delivered into their own sinful desires which ensures their destruction. You people do and say what you will. Someday we'll all find out the truth. One of us is right and the other is wrong.

To #155, I am sad to read your reply because people who respond in the way you do seem very angry and vitriolic. About your last sentence, I would rather be alone than spend time with right wing fascist who aren't prepared to let people live their lives in a different way.

We should just all shut up about this- it'll always be he said she said about it. People are entitled to their own opinions. Just back off, and move on. Argue about this where you can make a difference.

since when should people be ashamed of voicing their opinion? that was the worst acceptance speech ever

#167 can't stand intolerance toward homosexuals but yet has no tolerance for Christians himself and goes on and on about it with name calling and references that Christians are frightened, sexual predators. Hmmm. Seems to me he should practice his own advice. Maybe he could if he'd step a little to the right and exit the apparent fantasy land in which he lives. Joey's not a lost cause though ... he does refer to God, which means he knows He exists. But, one would think since he knows God exists that he could find the definition of sin right in The Bible like all readers can and probably have. I don't need an authority to tell me, Joey. I can read for myself. As could you. And, I venture to say you have during sometime in your life. You just don't want to accept that sin is all around you. It's much easier to live a sinful life than a Christian life. If you live a sinful life there's no temptations to resist. No liberal laws that go into effect that you're bothered by. There's nothing you "shouldn't" do. Nothing or nobody anywhere to offend you. Ever. Well, with the exception of the few pesky Christians scattered about yet. As for me, I plan to reap rewards for following God's word. The rewards will be much more gratifying than any I could ever receive for following the advice or example of mortal man. Mortal man = one who lets their morals deteriorate or all together decline just to pacify earthly friends. Oh, by the way, Joey ... not all Christians are Republicans. There is that little party called "The Independent Party", don't ya know.

Right on Joey!

#168 Joey, Honestly, I didn't read your entire post because it's malicious and rather boring. From what I did manage to read, I feel you're confusing your overwhelming burden of hate and disgust with "compassion". Hate and disgust, which has been generated by a world in moral decline, is filling many hearts and souls these days. I don't disagree with all you say nor, do I agree with all of it. My point has been that now, more than ever, people need to cling to their Father and their morals. It's sooooo much easier to be a sinner than a believer. I know that for sure ... I was one. But, just because it's easier doesn't mean it's right or should be legal. And one last thing for you, my friend. God does not bring hurt upon people. You've probably heard the inaccurate saying, "God won't give me anything I can't handle"?? Well, God does not deliver grief to anyone. Period. Satan doles it out. But, God will lift you out of hurt, trouble, disease and anything else satan deals you. All you have to do is ask Him. That's all, just ask. Your problem with religion and God is a confused one. Be mad at satan, rule him out. Don't be angry with God. Invite him into your heart and see what He does for you. #170 moovee lover. No human is infalliable. Period. That includes the pope, Mother Teresa, Ghandi, and the others. Why must you confuse and relate every religion to the few that have been morally awash? Not all churches make suicide pacts, screw their congregation or children or secretary. There ARE good churches out there. With you being such a 'moovee lover', I'm sure you can tell the difference in men and women in the 60's and those of today. Of course there was scandal but, not nearly as much as there is today. Hollywood is running rampant with it and I suppose the majority of it could be attributed to immoral decisions they've made. Granted, I should have included the words "the majority of mortal ...". I'll give ya that. Not everyone is morally kaput.

Sean Penn made himself look like a whacked out homosexual wanna-be with his speech! A STRAIGHT man standing before millions crying about the state of gay marriage? Cryning! LITERALLY CRYING!! I'm SURE his soon to be ex wife , the beautiful Robin Wright was surely impressed. Maybe if Sean had put HALF as much emotion and passion into his own GOD-SANCTIONED, MALE/FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE marriage, he wouldn't look like such a nut-case. My advice to Sean Penn...NEVER play a gay man again.

Hey 12...129...If homosexuality isn't a choice, what is it? WHO chooses who you have sex with other than you? 128 is right. Don't try to plug this crap that gays are born gay. EVERY human is born knowing that a man and a woman make babies, and populate the world, and that's how the world is supposed to be. If YOU CHOOSE to have sex with someone of the same SEX, it's because YOU CHOSE to do so. Right? Or did someone else make you do it? Twisted your arm perhaps? Held a gun to your head? No. Sorry. You made the choice. You did it. You kept doing it. And now you call yourself "gay". And you blame the world, and you blame God. If it was SUCH a wonderful lifestyle, why are you blaming people?

A question for 131...are you Joy Behar?

I am a straight male who does not know Sean Penn at ALL! I live about 853 miles from him. But if I felt uncomfortable, awkward, and a little dirty listening to his tearful, grotesque support for men to have the right to marry, how must his poor wife have felt??? If I was Robin Penn, I would have fled the room in utter embarrassment and filed divorce papers that night. EARLY PREDICTION: That Oscar Night was Sean Penn's early coming out bar mitzvah.

I would just like to state the obvious here: HOMOSEXUALS ARE GAAAAYYYYYYYYy!!! Heterosexuals are STRAIGHT; Hence, the label "straight" and not crooked. Anuses were meant for the poop to come out.