Corbin Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 I live in Salt Lake City. Right now the big excitement around town is that a federal judge ruled that the Amendment 3 ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, and the 10th district court of appeals denied their fellow gangsters a stay on the ruling so they could stop all the time-space warping effects of same-sex marriage. The Salt Lake County court house has been packed all day, and in Utah County, a vile place I try to avoid, and the true heart of mormonism, the courthouse staff was refusing to relent and would not provide licenses to same-sex couples. The first two gentlemen to get married, Michael and Seth, are my friends and I'm thrilled for them. I find it exciting anytime people are made more free, even if it's in the context of asking permission from the mafia to do something which is obviously no business of theirs. The couple happen to own a tea company called The Queen's Tea which makes the tastiest teas I've yet had. Sincerely, try the Jasmine Green, you'll cry. I saw a picture on FB a short while ago and I had some thoughts: The club these people belong to dropped millions of dollars on prop 8 in California and have committed untold wonders of interference with equality and freedom. It seems to me, you can't be a card carrying member of a club and not vouch for the actions committed in the name of said club. I could be wrong, they do have a lovely sign. It would be nice to see them put their actions where they can speak louder than their words. How about not being a member of a racist, bigoted, mind-control machine which makes people hate themselves and slurp down anti-depressants like they're Jell-O? Thoughts?
Jer Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 Good for them, I'm sure many magical underwears are rustled. Slightly related topic I read a poll of physicians by state WRT medical cannabis and every state had a majority in support except Utah which was like 95% against. The propaganda is still strong on that one.
AustinJames Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 Good for them, I'm sure many magical underwears are rustled. Slightly related topic I read a poll of physicians by state WRT medical cannabis and every state had a majority in support except Utah which was like 95% against. The propaganda is still strong on that one. Despite having a starkly conservative reputation, there is a strong libertarian sentiment in the state of Utah; and it's growing stronger. A friend of mine heads the Libertas Institute (http://libertasutah.org/) and they are at the front of the pack on medical cannabis. A poll of physicians would have a heavy bias that is not necessarily religious; Utah doctors generally get more sweetheart deals from big pharma than those in other states, and I suspect the poll to which you refer may reflect this. "According to the poll of 500 random voters, 57 percent of Utahns oppose legalizing marijuana for personal use but 61 percent support allowing individuals to use marijuana if their doctor has prescribed it." http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/poll-utahns-support-legalization-of-medical-marijuana/article_6491666f-a2f0-55de-b99b-f98e9ba9946c.html
Jer Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 Despite having a starkly conservative reputation, there is a strong libertarian sentiment in the state of Utah; and it's growing stronger. A friend of mine heads the Libertas Institute (http://libertasutah.org/) and they are at the front of the pack on medical cannabis. A poll of physicians would have a heavy bias that is not necessarily religious; Utah doctors generally get more sweetheart deals from big pharma than those in other states, and I suspect the poll to which you refer may reflect this. "According to the poll of 500 random voters, 57 percent of Utahns oppose legalizing marijuana for personal use but 61 percent support allowing individuals to use marijuana if their doctor has prescribed it." http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/poll-utahns-support-legalization-of-medical-marijuana/article_6491666f-a2f0-55de-b99b-f98e9ba9946c.html Good to hear, I listened to Glenn Beck a bunch when I was getting into liberty. Do you think he's popular/having a good influence there? I'd love it if Utah became more friendly to freedom, it's a beautiful place.
Corbin Posted December 24, 2013 Author Posted December 24, 2013 People are relaxing around here, a little at a time. There seems to be a mass exodus from mormonsim and other religions. I even know a couple who began teaching "mormon junk" to their children and have since become atheists. They apologize to their kids often, and it's a rare treat. They are trying hard to teach them how to think now, and while you can tell the kids are confused, they seem happier.
AustinJames Posted December 25, 2013 Posted December 25, 2013 Glen Beck has a big audience here, indeed. He does seem to be making a positive difference in the liberty movement, as he introduces a large demographic to libertarian values in a non-threatening manner. Fortunately, Mormons are taught fiscal conservancy and self-sufficiency, and can understand the lack of sustainability inherent in the current system. Unfortunately, the common denominator between Glen and his listeners seems to be religious propaganda. There has been some recent disillusionment amongst the local statists regarding their power of representation. Utah has a long history of holding states' rights over federal authority. I believe Utah to be the potential epicenter of libertarian usurpation.
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