"Call In Gay"
By ParaTed2k
@ParaTed2k (22940)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
December 9, 2008 8:41am CST
The anti Prop 8 crowd in California is really doing their part for the economic woes of that state. I have to hand it to them, they have come up with a way to make it easier for management to decide who should get the ax when lay offs are decided.
They are calling on people to "Call in Gay". I guess it's some sort of mindless way to protest against the passage of Prop 8. This is typical liberal stupidity that accomplishes nothing other than costing companies money in an already precarious economic environment.
It's ironic, we on the right are supposed to accept Obama as president and support him because he was duly elected. Shouldn't the same logic work both ways? The same people of California voted in the presidential election as did in the proposition vote, yet if we complain at all it's "sour grapes", but they can whine all they want?
Does that mean I think that the anti Prop 8 people should sit down and shut up? Nope, I think it's the right of everyone in America to speak out for what they think is right. But that freedom works both ways. We can speak just as loudly for what we think is right also.
So go to work because you already agreed to do the job you accepted. Don't call in "Gay" because all that does is tell your boss you don't give a crap about your job. Use your own time to protest for or against whatever you want to protest for or against, and respect the rights of those who don't agree with.
Sound like a plan?
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8 responses
@murderistic (2278)
• United States
9 Dec 08
Actually I think those who are calling out are doing so to join with others in doing community service, so it does accomplish something. And at least this is a NONVIOLENT protest contrary to other peoples reaction to the passing of proposition 8. I think that they should recognize that the 30 states that can fire you because you're gay can also fire you for whatever other reason they choose, so I really think that this specific issue is much broader than gay rights. So I'm not sure if this will accomplish anything. But at least it is giving an example of people who are protesting prop 8 nonviolently.
I do think the whole notion of "calling in gay" is quite amusing. As if we should relate being gay to being sick. Hi, sir, yes this is Michelle, I just wanted to let you know that I can't come into work today. I'm sorry that I didn't request off two weeks in advance but I am feeling really gay today, I know, I didn't see it coming either...
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@CinderInMySoul (4717)
• United States
10 Dec 08
"but I am feeling really gay today, I know, I didn't see it coming either..."
LMAO! perhaps its just a case of the "24hr Gay" that should clear up in a day or so.
@devylan (695)
• United States
9 Dec 08
I agree only to the extent that I myself am not allowed to involve myself in any type of protest because I am employed by the state in which I live. In other words, if you're allowed to protest, like most Americans are, do it responsibly. Where did you hear about this happening anyway? I mean, I know it's supposedly happening in California in response to the passing of Proposition 8, but where did you find your information?
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@CinderInMySoul (4717)
• United States
10 Dec 08
i wish that Prop 8 had been shot down, but thats neither here nor there now. this "calling in gay" (give me a break) IS a better form of protest than the violence that had started happening..but still stupid.
like you say...the majority spoke. sure it isnt fair, sure it doesnt seem right (course that depends on your point of view), sure it DOES seem like a giant step backwards when we've just elected our first black president..but its done. decision has been made, just like all the other crappy, stupid and unfair propositions that got passed throughout the country. unfortunately we have to take the good with the bad.
i dont understand how with the economy in such turmoil, and personal finances getting rockier by the day, HOW this will truly benefit the person who "calls in gay". i mean they lose a days wages..IF they dont lose their job.
i know that if i was the boss and had the firing/hiring power and an employee called in "gay" i would tell them right off, chose carefully..its "call in gay" or i find someone who can do your job for you.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
11 Dec 08
With almost every point you made here, I was disagreeing with you.. but by the time I finished reading your point, I found myself agreeing. Great Comment!
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
10 Dec 08
You know these people are really f#cking it up for all the sane gay people opposing prop 8. I'm against prop 8 since I feel the "traditional" definition of marriage is a religious definition that violates the first amendment. It really pisses me off that all the violent, stupid, lazy, and extremist gay people are screwing this up for the intelligent ones who are protesting in an intelligent and appropriate manner. I agree their conduct is not illegal, but getting yourself fired and punishing your employer isn't going to win you any allies.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
10 Dec 08
I agree and disagree.
I agree that, like with most things, the few are messing it all up for the rest.
Where I disagree is where you say the legal definition of marriage has anything to do with religion. The only reference to religion in any state marriage law is in authorizing religious ministers to sign marriage certificates.
Marriage from the state's point of view is nothing but a contract between the bride, groom and the state. In marriage, religion only plays the role the couple wants it to.... as it should be.
@xfahctor (14118)
• Lancaster, New Hampshire
9 Dec 08
I live in a state that still operates under a work at will policy. Basicly this would get me fired in most places I have worked. Don't show up with out a good excuse and your gone, gay, lazy, or anything other than a genuine ilness or emergency.
Cripe, now I've seen everything.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
9 Dec 08
Yeah, it should be grounds for firing... but if any are, I bet the ACLU freaks would come to their rescue... you know, the same ACLU that didn't do squat about all the attacks on religious groups.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
9 Dec 08
I am very against Prop 8 and straight. "Calling in Gay" is one of the silliest things I have heard of. The way to fight Prop 8 now is:
1. through the legal challenge that the State Supreme Court has agreed to hear and/or
2. through another proposition nullifying Prop 8
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
9 Dec 08
They have agreed to hear the ACLU's legal challenge, so they must think they have the authority. But I suspect they will uphold the proposition and so will the US Supreme Court and it will go back to another round of propositions.
That's my non-psychic prediction for the day!
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@lvaldean (1612)
• United States
10 Dec 08
While I think it has a certain "protest" message that isn't inappropriate. I have to agree at the end of the day it is simply the wrong approach to getting the message across. This round is done. Rightly or wrongly, it is done and Prop 8 lost to a majority vote.
Despite the fact that I support equal rights, were I the boss of someone who called in "gay", I would likely either fire them or at a minimum put a warning in their HR Jacket. This is not a legitimate business reason for not showing up to work and doing the job that I hired that person to do. It always boggles my mind that people don't understand that personal feelings have nothing to do with the job at hand.
@mariposaman (2959)
• Canada
10 Dec 08
I do not see this as any more ridiculous than the day the illegal hispanics decided to take off and protest the possibility of clamping down on the enforcement of their immigration status.
I will not comment on whether I agree with gay marriage or not but it looks to me like the people who opposed gay marriage got really organized and defeated the bill. I am sure that most people do not really care anymore one way or the other.
I often wonder if Obama was gay whether he would have been elected president.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
10 Dec 08
Everyone who voted one way or the other on Prop 8 showed that they do care.
