Equal rights for all.

[c9]

So I emailed a bunch of friends at work to ask them to please call their MPs and support equal marriage rights for all (i.e. same-sex marriage, but it really should be called EQUAL marriage). Most said nothing, and I think are silently supportive (which isn't much use sometimes...), some said "100% agree Cam, the situation sucks", and one (very religious) said "I don't want that [equal marriage] to happen, but I value your friendship."

I really do (did?) feel like I was close friends with this guy, and it is seriously bothering me that he isn't on the equality side on this issue. I feel like if he knew the details then he would be, but maybe he already does and is just anti-equality? I really want to debate him on this and convince him, but I'm really worried that if I do he won't change his position and I'll end up more upset and less one friend.

But every time he comes in the office I tense up, my stomach is bugging me... I really feel like I've already lost a big chunk of our friendship. ARGH.

Comments

[bartok.livejournal.com]

Well, the main reason I am friends with Wil is due to common interests. For this guy, who is more a part of the "mainstream" it is far easier to have a differing opinion and feel comfortable with it. I guess what I consider is that here at work I'm not as union-friendly as others, and on occassion I have had co-workers ask my opinion on something, and then practically attack me when I don't agree with them, despite offering sound reasons. So having someone ask my opinion, and then go on the offensive when I give something other than what they want to hear, can cause a lot of issues in the workplace. This is all IMHO of course....

[c9.livejournal.com]

Good point. I would hate to be asked and dismissed, though I don't mind objectively debating. But I fear that our friendship would keep me from being objective. Bleah.