tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post2023407480622800017..comments2023-11-05T04:11:29.619-05:00Comments on Something Old, Something New: let freedom ringMackenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257470206139794863noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-86661252844515816822010-07-30T16:20:08.343-05:002010-07-30T16:20:08.343-05:00I'm way late but but delurking to thank you so...I'm way late but but delurking to thank you so much for being brave enough to stand up for what you believe in. Clearly this post did cause some backlash but this is your blog and you can post what you want to. For me planning a wedding has been somewhat tainted with the knowledge that some of my nearest and dearest don't have the same rights that FH and I do. This makes me love your blog so much more!LittleAlleyCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215531438749793261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-42467630517991965662009-03-05T20:50:00.000-05:002009-03-05T20:50:00.000-05:00I just wanted to take a moment and commend you for...I just wanted to take a moment and commend you for this post. I was shocked to see the adverse reaction by some (and then if there were people who didn't oppose it we wouldn't need a post as such). I was so happy when I heard they had allowed gay marriage in California. My fiance and I talked about how great it is to live somewhere that everyone can love who they love and be recognized for it. And we campaigned together for no on 8 and cried together when it passed. One's personal religious beliefs belong in no marriage but one's own. Kudos for recognizing everyone's love!Rachel Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12862882012668192502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-62900157054937664542009-02-19T11:13:00.000-05:002009-02-19T11:13:00.000-05:00on a lighter note, i just hope they don't legalize...on a lighter note, i just hope they don't legalize marriage to your pets next! now THAT would be going a bit too far...talk about loving whomever you want!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-10883345508705905752009-02-15T18:54:00.000-05:002009-02-15T18:54:00.000-05:00boo, commenter jessica! that is close-minded and p...boo, commenter jessica! that is close-minded and painfully old-fashioned! YES TO FREEDOM TO MARRY!!!! EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO LOVE WHOMEVER THEY WANT!!! :) joannaxoxoJoanna Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18109285188206811042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-34393555026745311402009-02-13T17:09:00.000-05:002009-02-13T17:09:00.000-05:00You've gained a reader in me as well. I was recent...You've gained a reader in me as well. I was recently married and I've shed many tears knowing that I was able to get married when others were not. I thought I would feel so happy finally getting married but instead I feel like I'm a part of something ugly. My husband and I both feel terrible about this situation. I'm confident that things will change in the future but right now its so sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-90320753855999375162009-02-13T09:43:00.000-05:002009-02-13T09:43:00.000-05:00i found this post through whorange. i think its gr...i found this post through whorange. i think its great that you posted this! it is on topic and important:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-65415197952628769832009-02-12T19:28:00.000-05:002009-02-12T19:28:00.000-05:00You may have lost a few readers, but you've certai...You may have lost a few readers, but you've certainly gained one in me! I find it interesting that your conservative readers openly demand that you 1. only discuss your beliefs as they pertain to them and 2. don't marry someone of the same sex. Perhaps these anons can come over to my house sometime and tell me where to store my linens and what to eat for dinner. After all, it's apparently fine for them to choose how they live their lives and when they will express their opinions but not ok for the rest of us to do the same. And, I suppose we are to accept, without argument, that they are right. If only I could be so all-knowing and perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-55055023882612869172009-02-12T18:31:00.000-05:002009-02-12T18:31:00.000-05:00Great post Mackenzie-- know that many readers love...Great post Mackenzie-- know that many readers love and support you for posting this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-83944173816085438332009-02-12T14:16:00.000-05:002009-02-12T14:16:00.000-05:00You know what, you're awesome. So far I've chicke...You know what, you're awesome. So far I've chickened out on posting about this,(though I did post about it on my personal FB page). My logic was that I didn't so much want my politics involved in what I hope to be my business. But especially after reading the comments here, I going to step up. I'm posting the Courage Campaign's "Don't Divorce Us" video right now. Seriously, I'm straight as can be but there's something about lgbt weddings that always touches me. I think it's the idea of two people loving each other SO much that they are willing to go through such heartbreak and intolerance, just to be able to be married. Maybe if straight folks had half the challenges to face there would me more MARRIAGES and not just so many WEDDINGS. Thanks for the push.MPES PFAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421997839879080174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-47752292256865349932009-02-12T12:41:00.000-05:002009-02-12T12:41:00.000-05:00Kudos Mackenzie and kudos ladies!I learned about t...Kudos Mackenzie and kudos ladies!<BR/><BR/>I learned about this over at Whorange. So I had to take a look. <BR/><BR/>I just wanted to say that your responses were filled with poise, grace and thoughtful comment. I particularly liked the divorce analogy. <BR/><BR/>Each and everyone proudly included their name on their posts -- all except the detractors. That I think is very, very telling.<BR/><BR/>The most powerful antiseptic is pure daylight. Keep on shining!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-50974631509110484912009-02-12T12:40:00.000-05:002009-02-12T12:40:00.000-05:00Wow, what an amazing blog! My sister is getting ma...Wow, what an amazing blog! My sister is getting married this summer. I'll definitely bring your blog to her attention.<BR/><BR/>I was referred to your site via the design blog Whorange. Thank you so much for supporting the equal right to marry. I'm in a lesbian relationship and we had hoped to get married last year in California, but then Prop 8 passed. It was sad because we were planning our wedding and everything (looking for dresses, picking our colors, etc).<BR/><BR/>I hope to one day be able to use your blog to find inspiration for my and my fiancee's wedding :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-34253363029488682922009-02-12T12:24:00.000-05:002009-02-12T12:24:00.000-05:00I didn't know about your blog until Tula at Whoran...I didn't know about your blog until Tula at Whorange linked. I'm now a subscriber! Thanks for your support!!!!<BR/><BR/>FaithFaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682532324408829173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-18564796179770669992009-02-12T07:50:00.000-05:002009-02-12T07:50:00.000-05:00Thanks Mackenzie for posting this as I was unaware...Thanks Mackenzie for posting this as I was unaware that Freedom to Marry Week existed. I'm going to post this on my blog as well as this is something I very strongly believe in. I don't understand why anyone would want to stop two people who love each other from getting married, nor do I understand how that would impact anyone else's marriage. If my neighbors get divorced that doesn't effect my marriage, so why would 2 men or 2 women getting married effect it either?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-3881599139607775922009-02-12T00:09:00.000-05:002009-02-12T00:09:00.000-05:00i am so beyond thrilled to see that you posted thi...i am so beyond thrilled to see that you posted this. thank you.tulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152966220372120339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-47394693174785072602009-02-11T22:31:00.000-05:002009-02-11T22:31:00.000-05:00Thanks Brittany! I respect that.Thanks Brittany! I respect that.Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257470206139794863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-59010590691405781982009-02-11T22:26:00.000-05:002009-02-11T22:26:00.000-05:00To the most recent Anonymous: nothing about that c...To the most recent Anonymous: nothing about that comment made any sense.<BR/><BR/>This blog is about weddings. This post is about weddings. Therefore: this post in on-topic. Get a clue, you sound completely ignorant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-42586427597950313662009-02-11T22:16:00.000-05:002009-02-11T22:16:00.000-05:00Freedom of speech goes both ways. I may not agree ...Freedom of speech goes both ways. I may not agree with Mackenzie, but this is her blog, and she can and should say what she wants. I'd rather read a blog where the author stands for what she believes than one of someone who is afraid to offed, even if I don't agree with it.Being Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001853048871525702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-53942299105135627392009-02-11T21:48:00.000-05:002009-02-11T21:48:00.000-05:00I think you should seriously stick to the purpose ...I think you should seriously stick to the purpose of your blog. Why do you feel you have to give us an opinion on how you feel about same sex marriage? For what purpose? I too am done with reading your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-6223647187512511002009-02-11T16:40:00.000-05:002009-02-11T16:40:00.000-05:00in response to another anonymous comment, I'd like...in response to another anonymous comment, I'd like to know just exactly what problems letting two people who love each other so much, get married, would cause rather than solve. I couldn't imagine denying someone the same happiness I feel at the idea of being with my future husband for life and celebrating that any which way I choose. Sharing the same gender is as arbitrary a reason for denying marriage as sharing the same hair color. <BR/><BR/>people should take a step back and really think about what they're saying when they support something (anti gay laws) like this. you're advocating taking away someone's free will, because you don't understand or are scared of their differences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-55933186765479021362009-02-11T16:23:00.000-05:002009-02-11T16:23:00.000-05:00thank you, mackenzie for posting. thank you for b...thank you, mackenzie for posting. thank you for believing in equality, love and tolerance for all.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17780331196723830632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-76934054005632943432009-02-11T11:08:00.000-05:002009-02-11T11:08:00.000-05:00Thanks for posting this, Mackenzie. I do think tha...Thanks for posting this, Mackenzie. I do think that conservatives should have a voice--it's what this country is all about. However, I don't see why they should get a voice in other people's blogs--or marriages. The whole "traditional marriage" thing is just a smokescreen, as marriage has been redefined over and over again, and yet people still keep getting married. Even though some marry people of another race, or women insist on being people in their own right, not chattel that can be beaten or raped by their husbands at will. Even though children are no longer betrothed in legally binding agreements. Etc., etc. Don't even get me started on polygamy--unlike a lot of Americans, I've actually been introduced socially to women who were wife #1, and wife #2. They were nice women, too, and to them this was just normal. Let's not go there. ;)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514895976835566327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-54649211484251296792009-02-11T10:15:00.000-05:002009-02-11T10:15:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for being brave enough to post abou...Thanks so much for being brave enough to post about this on your blog. I always worry about potential repercussions when I post about it on my blog, but you can't let other people's nasty comments keep you from sharing your own.<BR/><BR/>I'm an NYC bride-to-be who has been taking part in the rallies and events to garner support for this cause (and will be again on Thursday!). <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for the courage.<BR/><BR/>http://manhattanactress.blogspot.com/Kate @ Manhattan Actresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16125409846783133195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-55204687374184938342009-02-10T23:00:00.000-05:002009-02-10T23:00:00.000-05:00You know what's the worst part? Not that people h...You know what's the worst part? Not that people have different opinions or beliefs, but the fact that some people are so intolerant of others. Diversity people, it's the wave of the future. Don't like Mackenzie's views on marriage, but love her taste in dresses? Fine. Love the values, pass on the shoes? That's fine, too. But please don't call my sister's blog "horrific", don't call her morals "sickening", and most of all, keep your hate to yourself!hizzybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443189369375591690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-82845286129499938862009-02-10T17:24:00.000-05:002009-02-10T17:24:00.000-05:00Thanks for letting us know about the Freedom to Ma...Thanks for letting us know about the Freedom to Marry week! As a bride myself, I feel very strongly that everyone should have the right to be forever with the person they love in the eyes of the law. I hate to see the state systematically denying the rights of fellow citizens! While many believe marriage is a religious institution, it's not [and if it was, I wouldn't be eligible being a-religious]. It's an object of the state and should not be used for discrimination!Victory Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854324323552914707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26408605.post-69529650106688340932009-02-10T16:46:00.000-05:002009-02-10T16:46:00.000-05:00Hey Anonymous: Chill the hell out. Your intoleran...Hey Anonymous: Chill the hell out. Your intolerance is horrific. And what ever happened to loving your neighbor as yourself? Try ACTUALLY using your conscience and think before you post something that is hurtful to others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com