Is the Government Biased Towards Heterosexuality?
Those of you that know me in real life will be used to hearing my favorite catch-phrase “______________ is a tool of the patriarchy. Don’t do it.” I fill in the blank with whatever bug is in my ear at that moment. Right now, I am once again going on about marriage. This time, my fit of interest in marriage as a tool of the patriarchy was piqued by this post by Black Scientist. The Black Scientist articulated some thoughts that I have often had about marriage. Here is a good quote that illustrates why it squicks me out:
Through its unfair treatment of queer sexualities and domesticities, the nation-state has essentially transformed civil rights into privileges, granted to citizens based on the assumption of performed heterosexuality.
Isn’t that the truth. There are all kinds of personal benefits to getting married, such as health benefits and social benefits to carrying on with this outdated ritual. But don’t take my word for it. Check out the whole post while I traipse around the countryside, mom-like, driving kids to various activities. Oldest child will be visiting her horse while second-in-command will be ice-skating with her friend. The horse adventure requires that I take a half hour trip on the highway to the farm and park at the end of my dad’s lane so he can come and pick me up in his huge and shiny four wheel drive truck. It’s ginormous! The tires on that vehicle could crush an elephant. Then I have to hang out playing games on my cellphone and sneezing my face off thanks to their two cats until its time to go home. Oh joy. When I would rather be playing Rock Band from the comfort of my warm, squishy couch.
