{"id":612,"date":"2009-11-19T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-11-19T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=612"},"modified":"2009-11-19T05:00:00","modified_gmt":"2009-11-19T09:00:00","slug":"on-whose-shoulder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=612","title":{"rendered":"On Whose Shoulder?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why does it matter to some people that I am in a committed, confirmed, loving relationship with a man?<\/p>\n

Why is it that some people get so upset and all a-twitter? That they make up lies and ululate that two men in a committed relationship are having wild orgies at night and are pedophiles by day and axe-murders in between?<\/p>\n

Why does it matter if I awaken and rest my head on my man’s shoulder, and enjoy a warm snuggle as we watch the sun rise and turn the trees to gold outside our bedroom window?<\/p>\n

Why do others raise such a fuss if two guys build a home together and live a quiet, productive, and comfortable life?<\/p>\n

Why is it that some want to see us fall apart or fail? That they resent that our relationship has endured longer than theirs that ended in divorce?<\/p>\n

Why is it that some people think that our life together somehow negatively affects theirs? Their marriage? Their children?<\/p>\n

Why can’t people just let others live and let live?<\/p>\n

Sometimes, I just don’t get it.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Nothing bad has happened, and nothing is wrong. I am lamenting openly after reading some really nasty stuff on some conservative blogs, in the local newspaper in articles about pending legislation in the District of Columbia, and that I hear from time to time on television.<\/p>\n

I live a solid life, within my financial means and within the law. I contribute to the welfare of society and my neighbors. I work, pay my taxes and my bills, and do unto others as I would have others do unto me. My partner does exactly the same.<\/p>\n

So why is it that some people think that because us two guys love one another, live together, and have a decent life that the world will end and that for some reason, their marriage is at risk?<\/p>\n

I take pity on them, pray for them, and continue to remember that they best way to demonstrate that these people are wrong is to continue to live as we do: quietly, comfortably, and well. (Living well is the best revenge).<\/p>\n

Life is short: love who you love, care for your neighbors, and accept.
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