Gay Marriage and Drinking Fountains

Video from the "Make The Right Choice" series illustrating the difference between civil marriage and other similar contracts (domestic partnerships, civil unions, etc.) by comparison to segregated drinking fountains based on race during the 20th century in America.

Very special thanks to Kristin Orbin, Teresa Rowe, Stuart Gaffney, John Lewis, Tammy Taylor and Ken Taylor (real-life people starring as themselves) for helping make this video possible.

Video: Sean Chapin

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• lgbt
• lesbian
• gay
• bisexual
• transgender
• make
• the
• right
• choice
• civil
• marriage
• union
• domestic
• partnerships
• segregation

[SeanChapin1]

@xenex23, I don't understand why you think there is nothing happy about being gay, and I don't understand the ignorance and possible hatred behind your thoughts on gay people.

[ace85]

@xenex23 Well I'm gay and I'm very happy that I'm gay. Don't talk like you know what's happening in everybody's life.

[ravenssilence]

I like how this puts civil laws into perspective with segregation, instead of being offensive to either straight or homosexual people. It actually made me laugh, since I am actually knowledgeable about segregation laws that took place in America. This video helps highlight the real issues, and not just the bible swinging "issues" of some other people.

Good job.

[lilkush909]

@xenex23 i can handle it quite well im pretty sure you arent married

[SeanChapin1]

@xenex23, your comment is filled with disrespect, which I do not tolerate. If you wish to leave further comments on my videos, please feel free to send me a private message explaining how you will treat others with the dignity and respect that you deserve.

[xenex23]

@lilkush909 Sorry you couldn't be more wrong... I'm happily married(to a Woman) and have been for almost ten years... We also have two children together(some you butt chugging flamers can't ever do with you ass buddies)

And I guess if a queer can find happiness by some guys hairy ass... then what ever... I really think the most messed up thing is that people who are in that queers can't handle being called one.

[lilkush909]

@xenex23 there is happiness in being a homo at least i know who i am. most who bash are in the closet fyi

[SeanChapin1]

@xenex23, if I wanted to be nice to someone, I could come up with many other ways to address them then saying "you queers". Could you explain to me why you chose this specific phrase?

[xenex23]

@ChieMiyagawa The value of everyones soul is great in the sight of God... But the law of God is and always will be that homosexuality is wrong... Love the sinner not the sin... Granted I also need to learn this... But I never did claim to be perfect

[ChieMiyagawa]

@xenex23 please correct me if I'm wrong, but, being raised Christian, I was taught that God accepts everyone.

[SeanChapin1]

@xenex23, I think you do care.