Jimmy Carter disappoints on the issue of Texas and gay marriage

[randys1]

78. I learned a while back that since I am neither Gay or Black/Minority, or a Woman for that matter

my opinion about issues effecting these groups is meaningless at best, harmful at worst.

So I did something unusual for today, I listened to what my Black and Latino and Gay friends said, I NEVER disagreed with THEIR LIFE EXPERIENCES by spouting off some anecdotal story meant to deny their experience, and I kept my mouth shut and listened, still do.

If the Gay community says Jimmy Carter's comments are bigoted, then they are.

I dont think Jimmy is intentionally being bigoted anymore than any 90 yr old white, southern male would be, in fact far less than most, but he is wrong here, it is that simple.

He has done many great things for civil and human rights, but he can be wrong once in a while too.

When I say "intentionally bigoted" this is all about white privilege and straight privilege, someone who never has to deal with life as Gay or Black cant understand how their ignorant opinion can just be wrong...i wish there was a better way to say this...

Jimmy is not ignorant and he may be talking about this legally speaking, regardless of all that it is NOT OK for ANY state in the USA to legalize bigotry and take away civil rights.

And Jimmy, if Texas is legally allowed to take away civil rights, then we best change the god damn law or Constitution, cuz that aint right.