Google gay marriage
If you Google the news on gay marriage, you'll find something you might not have expected -- Google on gay marriage. The company officially took a stand against Proposition 8, the measure on California's November ballot that would ban gays and lesbians from marrying, or having their marriages recognized by the state.
The reasoning given by co-founder Sergey Brin, though, was especially interesting. Because so many of Google's employees would be affected by such a ban, he said, the company had decided to take a political stand, a rarity for it.
Since most people probably see a lot more of Google than of, say, "Lost," it will be fun to see whether Google uses its visibility to its advantage. Given its penchant for playful decorations to its logo, does this mean the two little Os will be topped by matching tophats or veils?
I thought Google's creed was "do no evil". Now they are supporting one of the greatest evils of our time. What gives?
Posted by: Pro Marriage | September 29, 2008 at 10:37 AM
I take difference to your opinion of evil. But then your family probably supports slavery and loss of other rights too.
Posted by: David Kaufman | September 29, 2008 at 10:47 AM
How is gay marriage evil the greatest evil of our time?
Posted by: chris | September 29, 2008 at 10:47 AM
if you consider the prohibition of rights good. then it is you who are evil
Posted by: David Kaufman | September 29, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Yes Google's creed is "do no evil" but how does that tie in with their now public lack of support for Cali's Proposition 8?
Our country was founded on the separation of Church and State, how dare you or anyone else bring religious views into the debate on Gay Marriage!
Posted by: What Gives | September 29, 2008 at 10:50 AM
War is far more evil than two human beings in love could ever be. That is unless George W and Hitler decided to shack up...
Posted by: TimP | September 29, 2008 at 10:54 AM
some people are just can't stand to see people happy.
and are bind, they can't see the real evil. two people in love is not wrong.
Google is not evil.
Posted by: Ana Herrera | September 29, 2008 at 11:09 AM
I think what ProMarriage meant was that legalizing gay marriage will have a domino effect on our society in that kids will be affected in huge ways... gay marriage is against the natural order of life... I recall a story of two towns that were rampant with their "freedoms" and things didn't go so well for them in the end.
Posted by: Aperson | September 29, 2008 at 11:11 AM
GO GOOGLE. (Born straight, refuse to hate)
WOOOOHOOOOOO I SUPPORT, GOOGLE SUPPORTS. If you don't support... you're way out voted. HAHA
Posted by: Shelby | September 29, 2008 at 11:13 AM
i love google and googling.
Posted by: shera princess of power | September 29, 2008 at 11:16 AM
The greatest evils of our time!? Seriously!? Talk about ignorance. Someone needs to take a break from thier copy of "Mein Kampf". To the intellegent people out there - aren't you just shocked that there are still people like "Pro Marrage" in America? Why are they so hateful though? Are they afraid of homosexuals or just jealous? Thanks for ruining our great country. Next on the docket will be to reinstate the Jim Crow laws, right?
Posted by: MikeM | September 29, 2008 at 11:22 AM
I think what user ProMarriage meant was that legalizing gay marriage will have a domino effect on our society in that kids will be influenced in huge ways... same sex marriage is opposed to the natural order of life... I recall a story of two towns that were rampant with their "freedoms" and things didn't go so well for them in the end.
Posted by: defender | September 29, 2008 at 11:32 AM
You don't have to recognize it as evil to appreciate linguistic association in the definition of Marriage. The fact is that marriage has always been defined as between a man and a woman - why should that definition be taken away now just because a small populous is complaining? It's not discriminatory, its a definition. Give them the same rights, give them the same societal benefits, but don't give away a definition. Give them their own name. In the long run, I believe this means more anyway.
Posted by: Jon | September 29, 2008 at 11:36 AM
I don't understand.. If naturally animals with the same gender do not have sexual relations and then why human being do? Aren't human supposely, considerably knowing better?
Posted by: benn | September 29, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Hey Pro-Marriage,
You need more Xanax!
But since we are talking about evils, I wonder why you know what "truth" is and everyone else is blind to it. Go preach on the corner of a street and see who'll give you the time of day. Wacko!
Posted by: JohnnyinOC | September 29, 2008 at 11:58 AM
"More than $25 MILLION is being spent on Proposition 8..."
HOW MANY CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES WOULD THAT FEED?
I hope the Christians can justify that in the end.
Posted by: Robert | September 29, 2008 at 12:03 PM
To "What Gives": The separation of church and state was put into the foundations of the country so that religious leaders did not use their power for political gain or that political leaders do not use their power for religious gain. However, at no time was it supposed to prohibit using religious viewpoints for a debate.
Posted by: Someone | September 29, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Wow. Google is officially less cool in my books now.
Our country's forefathers were people founded in religious virtues. They would roll over in their graves if they saw our day.
No only is gay marriage morally wrong, it defiles and tears down the family: the fundamental building block on which society resides.
Posted by: Bill | September 29, 2008 at 12:12 PM
remember Sodom and Gomorrah? ring any bells?
Posted by: jmi | September 29, 2008 at 12:13 PM
How does this really effect a child? They will already have there life chosen by those who don't want them to be who they are. This is why you sit down with your child and explain homosexuality and that other sexuality that seems to run rampant around here.
Posted by: Nichols | September 29, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Quote: I thought Google's creed was "do no evil". Now they are supporting one of the greatest evils of our time. What gives?
My response: Wow! If Promarriage thinks that allowing two people that love each other to be the greatest evil of all time, then Promarriage probably would rather perpetuate hatred and bigotry which I suppose is less evil, right? Oh, and make blacks slaves again and remove women's rights to vote as well. Good luck stuffing awareness and equality back in the box! Cheers!
Posted by: Hercules Real | September 29, 2008 at 12:34 PM
To Jon:
"animals with the same gender do not have sexual relations "
Are you sure?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_animals
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/07/0722_040722_gayanimal.html
Posted by: RobX | September 29, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Marriage of any kind -- gay or straight -- goes against the "natural order of life". To adhere to the natural order of life (i.e. procreation to ensure the survival of the species) then we should be having sex with as many members of the opposite sex as possible....throw marriage out entirely. Humans are one of the only species that makes a commitment to a single mate for life. Marriage has nothing to do with the natural order of life. It has to do with love and a personal commitment between two people. It shouldn't matter whether those two people are a man and a women, a man and a man or a woman and a woman. There are more than enough hetero couples to ensure the survival of the species, so why should anyone care who decides to enter into the commitment of marriage?
Posted by: Jim | September 29, 2008 at 12:44 PM
"remember Sodom and Gomorrah? ring any bells?"
Actually no I don't remember that because it never existed! Remember unicorns and elves?
Posted by: WTF | September 29, 2008 at 12:47 PM
To people who say to keep church and state separate, "marriage" is a "religious" term. Marriage was set up and ordained by God, in no way has the government or any other establishment has had anything to do with the founding of marriage. If to people of the same sex want to be together, fine go ahead. I believe that it is sin, but call it something since it is not marriage. Marriage as ordained by God is between a man and a woman.
Posted by: Just a person | September 29, 2008 at 12:51 PM