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In a message dated 6/20/2003 4:18:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

> Shouldn't we all be looking for opportunities to share history of different
>
> cultures and lifestyles with our kids even if we're not gay or Portuguese or
>
> Asian or Maori?
>
> (I think yes. Many who are homeschooling in large part to shield their
> children from "cultural diversity" say NO.)
>
>

Yes, and especially their OWN "cultural diversity"...it just took me a long
time to realize that even if Julian turns out not to be gay, that it's part of
his heritage.

Kathryn


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[email protected]

In a message dated 6/20/2003 4:18:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

> Kathryn, have you heard that the Canadian government plans to endorse
> same-sex marriages?
>
> Donna Andrea - Andrea is a Lebanese surname, not Lesbian (the two words
> have sometimes been confused :-)
>
>

Yes, yes, yes, and how cool is that? Beth and I are on the multiple wedding
plan. We did a huge Holy Union at our church many moons ago, then went to VT
and did it there...We'll have to go to Canada next.

The US has policies which automatically approve marriages that have taken
place in other nations, as do most other countries. There's already a movement to
change that here. Sucks big time.

Oh...a plug: if there are any gay, lesbian, bi, transexual, transgender
homeschoolers here, or if you have or suspect you have a gay child you are
homeschooling, or you are just interested: Think about joining my list
Gayhomeschoolers. It's a yahoogroup. We've got over 60 members, and there's not tons of
traffic, but it's cool. We just had a neat woman join because her 12 year old
daughter came out and they decided school was a bad place for her, so they're
homeschooling. (Not unschooling, though)

Kathryn


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In a message dated 6/22/2003 7:58:33 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

> >Just because we happen to be hetero, we had that right, went out, paid $10
> >for the license and did the deed. And we get the benefits. I almost feel
> >guilty, it's not fair that others that want the benefits, don't have those
> same
> >rights.
>
>
> I remember being ANGRY that it was so easy for hubby and me and that friends
> I had COULDN'T pay the 35 bucks we just had and do it.
>
> And we live in PA which has a Quaker license. You need you, partner and two
> witnesses. No JP or minister or anyone. So that old "religion" arguement
> goes right out the window.
>
> Wait, I'm STILL pissed.
>
> Kelly
> (married 7 years)
>
>
The "reality" show "Married by America" where strangers were going to get
married, got to me. These people could go into a town hall and get a license and
marry legally, but my partner of 13 years and I cannot.

Julian, at 13, is starting to really get what it means that Beth and I can't
be legally married. Really pisses him off too.

Kathryn


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In a message dated 6/22/2003 8:11:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

> ***These people could go into a town hall and get a license and
> marry legally, but my partner of 13 years and I cannot. ***
>
> It will have to change Kathryn. Banning same sex marriages violates the
> laws against sexual discrimination.
> Not only that but the reasons they are using to keep same sex marriages
> illegal have religious foundations and that seems to violate separation
> of church and state.
>
> I'm sorry our government openly discriminates against you and Beth. It's
> not right and it shouldn't be tolerated by anyone who believes in our
> constitution.
>
>

I just wanted to say that it means a lot to me that I can be upfront and open
about my family's life here, and get such support. Sometimes it's pretty
lonely in the Homeschooling world...t'ain't many of us queer folks out there, and
certainly not many unschoolers.

Kathryn


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In a message dated 6/24/2003 4:46:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

> Well, I have a personal reason to be supportive. Both my hubby and I are
> bisexual, we just happen to *look* like a normal hetero couple, and family.
>
> So, we don't have to confront these issues directly, but I am very aware of
> them. If life had gone differently for either one of us, if we hadn't found
>
> each other, and stayed together through the years, we would very likely be
> in a
> situation similar to yours. I am glad that you are finding acknowledgement
> and
> respect as a family, like you deserve, on the list.
>
> ~Aimee
>

Way cool! Hey, join the Gayhomeschoolers list! <A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GayHomeschoolers/">Yahoo! Groups :
GayHomeschoolers</A>

Kathryn


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