Lady Gaga is apparently hanging out in Portland today, headlining a rally at Deering Oaks Park regarding the repealing of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Democrats are working to repeal DADT, while John McCain and his fellow Republicans are working to keep it on the books by threatening a filibuster. Maine Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins are seen as extremely important votes for the Democrats, so Lady Gaga is hoping to influence them by appearing in Portland today. What sort of crowd will show up? Will the park be full of tweens and screaming young girls that love "Poker Face" or "Alejandro", or will supporters of this cause be on hand to help encourage Snowe and Collins? Should be an interesting afternoon in Deering Oaks park.
Now, on the subject of Don't Ask Don't Tell, I read the article in the Portland Press Herald regarding Lady Gaga coming to town. Basic story, giving some information that would be helpful to the reader. Then, as usual, I scroll down to read the comments and BLAM! It appears that gay bashing is still alive and well in Maine, oh good. What the hell is wrong with people. If a perfectly able bodied gay man or woman wants to serve in the military, why should anybody stop them? In the year 2010, we should not be arguing about such things, it should not even be a story. If someone is willing to die for their country, why does it matter what color their skin is, what their sexual preference is or what church they go to? It does not matter, plain and simple. I'm just saying...
About Me
- Mark
- I've always wondered if people actually read this stuff. I never do when I'm on other pages. Well, in case, for some strange reason, you find it necessary, I'll give you a little knowledge. I was born in The County. For those of you who don't konw better, that would be Aroostook County. For those of you who do, your jokes won't work on me, they are lame. I'm the son of an investment banker that squandered his every penny on tuna fish sandwiches in the late 80's, and my mother was the lead singer for the Bangles. Neither of those is true, but again, I'm convinced nobody is reading this anyways. I met my wife at a carnival, and we were married by the bearded lady in front of the entire clown brigade. I have a daughter who is training for the 2012 Olympics where she will compete in the Triple Jump and Javelin. We live in a nice little shanty in the woods and are hoping to one day have running water. Any questions?
