Leno Mocks Opponents of Gay Marriage, CBS Highlights Quote
The idea that marriage is a sacred institution is apparently a joke to Jay Leno and CBS.
Leno declared that those who wish to defend the sanctity of marriage should "ban Kardashian weddings." CBS apparently thought that Leno's crack was too good to pass up, highlighting Leno's quote on at the start of its February 8 "CBS This Morning" show.
In his opening monologue on the February 7 "Tonight Show," Jay Leno expressed support for gay marriage: "A huge victory for gay rights. A federal appeals court today ruled that California cannot ban same sex marriage. Here's my feeling, let me tell you. If you want to respect the sanctity of marriage, ban Kardashian weddings. Ok, why don't you ban those? Those do more damage…"
The February 8 CBS "This Morning" show touted Jay Leno's joke mocking the sanctity of marriage in its "Eye Opener" segment, quoting this line: "If you want to respect the sanctity of marriage, ban Kardashian weddings."
CBS, which previously invited a guest on who attacked traditional marriage by declaring it a "morality cage," is now touting sophomoric jokes bashing supporters of traditional marriage for not respecting marriage.
Ironically, one of the homosexual couples who first pushed for homosexual marriage in California in 2008 is now filing for divorce.
CBS' use of Leno's quote wasn't the only way in which CBS signaled its support for same sex marriage. Leno was referencing a recent decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which declared Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California, "works a meaningful harm to gays and lesbians." CBS "Evening News'" coverage of the Proposition 8 ruling was skewed in favor of the court's decision, quoting 2 supporters of gay marriage and one opponent in a segment about the ruling.
By contrast, NBC and ABC gave comparatively balanced views on the ruling. NBC "Nightly News's" segment on the overturning of Prop 8 read from the ruling, and featured one supporter and one opponent of the ruling. ABC's "World News Tonight" did only a short, factual segment on the ruling.
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Leno appears to be going the way of Letterman...
Submitted by KyWriter on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 2:09pm.
...which will result in even fewer reasons to watch late-night TV. The good thing about that is that the average viewer can get more sleep now and will be more alert and productive the next day. This may generate another benefit: fewer groggy voters to hit the wrong button in November.
Gay Marriage
Submitted by jakesnake on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 12:46pm.
Remind me again what Obama's,Biden's, and Hillary's stance on same-sex marriage is.
Don't take those Lie-berals seriously.
Submitted by DumbCanuck on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 12:52pm.
Owe-bummer, Stillary, and Bitten (off more than he could chew) have demonstrated time and time ad-infinitum that they will speak out of both sides of their mouths -- whatever it takes -- to guarantee their political livelyhoods, and their respective agendas.
Don't take their positions on marriage too seriously. I doubt that even they believe it.
"There... Are... Four... Lights!"
Leno's quip
Submitted by DumbCanuck on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 12:44pm.
Although I find Leno to be more reasonably moderate than his counterparts, make no mistake that Leno is a Lie-beral, and his quip on SSM combined with his past statements qualifies him in my book as a major component in favour of the culture of death.
"There... Are... Four... Lights!"
http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=
Submitted by MaximusBraveheart on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 1:23pm.
http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=bc04c02
snip in part:
Same-Sex Relationships are not the Equivalent of Marriage
A growing body of research indicates that in key respects homosexual and lesbian relationships are radically different than married couples.
-- Relationship duration: While a high percentage of married couples remain married for up to 20 years or longer, with many remaining wedded for life, the vast majority of homosexual relationships are short-lived and transitory. This has nothing to do with alleged "societal oppression." A study in the Netherlands, a gay-tolerant nation that has legalized homosexual marriage, found the average duration of a homosexual relationship to be one and a half years.8
-- Monogamy versus promiscuity: Studies indicate that while three-quarters or more of married couples remain faithful to each other, homosexual couples typically engage in a shocking degree of promiscuity. The same Dutch study found that "committed" homosexual couples have an average of eight sexual partners (outside of the relationship) per year.9
-- Intimate partner violence: homosexual and lesbian couples experience by far the highest levels of intimate partner violence compared with married couples as well as cohabiting heterosexual couples.10 Lesbians, for example, suffer a much higher level of violence than do married women.11
What about the Children?
In his exhaustive examination of human history, Giovanni Battista Vico (1668-1744), Professor of Rhetoric at the University of Naples, concluded that marriage between a man and a woman is an essential characteristic of civilization, and as such is the "seedbed" of society. Vico warned that chaos would ensue in the absence of strong social norms encouraging marital faithfulness and the loving care of children born to the union.
Since reproduction requires a male and a female, society will always depend upon heterosexual marriage to provide the "seedbed" of future generations. The evidence indicates that homosexual or lesbian households are not a suitable environment for children.
Data from the 2000 U.S. Census and other sources indicates that only a small percentage of homosexual households choose to raise children.12 One reason for this is that the raising of children is inimical to the typical homosexual lifestyle, which as we have seen typically involves a revolving bedroom door. With the added problem of high rates of intimate partner violence, such households constitute a dangerous and unstable environment for children.
Homosexuals and lesbians are unsuitable role models for children because of their lifestyle. Dr. Brad Hayton observes that homosexual households "model a poor view of marriage to children. They are taught by example and belief that marital relationships are transitory and mostly sexual in nature. ... And they are taught that monogamy in a marriage is not the norm [and] should be discouraged if one wants a good 'marital' relationship."13
-- Maximusbraveheart -- Is TRUTH knowable? Moral Relativism is the abandonment of Truth. Truth is knowable. Truth conforms to Reality. Reality is observable by evidence & witness in this day & from history. Relativism is Sesame Street play land.
Hollywood is SOLD OUT to LGBT Agenda
Submitted by NC Boy on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 12:58pm.
Just listen to "conservative" Dennis Miller if you have any doubts about that.
Same sex marriage support by majority
Submitted by Max Frisson on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 1:12pm.
Especially in the under 30 category where it's runs at about 70% in favor. 7 states now have same sex marriage, Canada, most of Europe and it is projected that 4 more states will approve this year. Important is that NY and the northeast and west coast with high population densities will put about 40% of Americans in gay marraige states by 2013.
Not sure support is the right word
Submitted by mandrake on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 1:26pm.
More like 'really don't care'. If that guy down the street wants to marry his boy friend..well why shouldn't he suffer like the rest of us.
I will say this, gays of both sexes know how to cook. I am a fooder and I love my wife, but she can't cook to save her life.So when I want a good meal, I invite the local gays over.
LAME!
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 1:38pm.
Now that was the lamest thing ever to read.
-Jon
Well then I've done my job for today.
Submitted by mandrake on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 1:40pm.
Thanks ;)
Well, if the Euros love them some gays, that's it.
Submitted by UpNorth on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 8:11pm.
They also love them some Moooooslems, and that isn't working out all that great, is it? And, in Canada, one can't even express an adverse opinion about Moooooslems without the government getting their panties in a twist.
Leno is on love with himself
Submitted by Soldat44 on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 1:19pm.
Leno is on love with himself and his stable of cars and motorcycles. Maybe someday he will be allowed to 'marry' one of them.
People are trying
Submitted by MaximusBraveheart on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 1:29pm.
No good arguement against it once you close your eyes and say what ever floats your own boat, and not consider reality and society's (and ultimately the individual's) best interest.
---------------
A Man and His Horse
In what some call a denial of a basic civil right, a Missouri man has been told he may not marry his long-term companion. Although his situation is unique, the logic of his argument is remarkably similar to that employed by advocates of homosexual marriage.
The man claims that the essential elements of marriage--love and commitment--are indeed present:"She's gorgeous. She's sweet. She's loving. I'm very proud of her. ... Deep down, way down, I'd love to have children with her."1
Why is the state of Missouri, as well as the federal government, displaying such heartlessness in denying the holy bonds of wedlock to this man and his would-be "wife"?
It seems the state of Missouri is not prepared to indulge a man who waxes eloquent about his love for a 22-year-old mare named Pixel.
The Threat to Marriage
The Missouri man and homosexual "marriage" proponents categorically reject the definition of marriage as the union of a man and a woman. Instead, the sole criterion for marriage becomes the presence of "love" and "mutual commitment." But once marriage is no longer confined to a man and a woman, it is impossible to exclude virtually any relationship between two or more partners of either sex--even non-human "partners."
To those who object to comparing gay marriage to widely-rejected sexual preferences, it should be pointed out that until very recent times the very suggestion that two men or two women could "marry" was itself greeted with scorn.
Of course, media stories on same-sex marriage rarely address the fact that redefining marriage logically leads to the Missouri man and his mare. Instead, media reports typically focus instead on homosexual couples who resemble the stereotypical ideal of a married couple. Ignored in such reports is social science research indicating that such idealized "families" are utterly atypical among homosexuals.
In this pamphlet we will show the following:
1. Gay marriage threatens the institutions of marriage and the family.
2. Same-sex relationships are not the equivalent of traditional marriage
3. Gay marriage is not a civil rights issue
4. Americans overwhelmingly reject gay marriage
5. Gay marriage is not a moral alternative to traditional marriage.
6. Homosexuality is rightly viewed as unnatural.
The "Polyamory" Movement --- end snip continues http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=bc04c02
-- Maximusbraveheart -- Is TRUTH knowable? Moral Relativism is the abandonment of Truth. Truth is knowable. Truth conforms to Reality. Reality is observable by evidence & witness in this day & from history. Relativism is Sesame Street play land.
Ah yes, the always genius
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 8:33pm.
Ah yes, the always genius "man on dog" argument perfected by Santorum...
Respect? Leno is part of an industry that sells voyeurism
Submitted by Galvanic on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 1:18pm.
LENO: "If you want to respect the sanctity of marriage, ban Kardashian weddings."
If you want to respect your audience and the institution of marriage,
- STOP putting the Kardashians and other idiots on TV.
- STOP putting up $ millions as an inducement to marriage.
- STOP treating romance and other human relations like they're elements of a game show
The only problem is those
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 4:47pm.
The only problem is those shows are very cheap to produce and do well in the ratings, making the people that produce them a lot of money.
Leno and homosexual marriage
Submitted by Steve Cakouros on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 2:58pm.
Leno has no credentials. Why should he be allowed to speak on subjects having to do with marriage?
He is a saloon comedian and that is all. BYW his material is rarely if ever funny. I stopped watching him a long time ago.
Leno works for NBC and in accordance with that he is toting the party line.
NBC is the network of far Left homosexuals who think that there will come a time when America like will accept homosexuality.
They are kidding themselves.
Steve, I think Leno is a
Submitted by PaleHorse on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 3:13pm.
Steve, I think Leno is a horrible comedian, his show is boring, and he stinks at interviewing. However, you asked, "Why should he be allowed to speak on subjects having to do with marriage?"
I think he can speak about marriage because he's been married to the same woman for over 30 years. I'd say that's pretty impressive this day in age where 50% of all marriages end in divorce. He clearly has some credibility on the subject.
So being married to a person of the opposite sex---
Submitted by matthewdean on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 7:39pm.
somehow gives one insight into the parameters of a same sex marriage?
killa was right, Pale Horse; he should have gone with "equine eunuch" reference your silly opinions.
Especially this last one.
MD
You are so wrong
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 8:37pm.
PH, don't bother getting back on the horse, you just fell on your a$$ with that statement.
It doesn't MATTER one bit how long anyone's been married to anyone, just because one couple's been married for a long time doesn't mean whatever worked for them will work for others. No two couples are the same, ever.
Sure, some things might work for one couple to advise another and another couple could advise the first couple, but for to say one couple has got all the answers is just plain asking for trouble.
-Jon
Is God Dead?
Submitted by vrwc13 on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 3:45pm.
Is God Dead?
Time Magazine asked that question on its cover in 1966...
http://www.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19660408,00.html
In this same timeframe:
- abortion is legalized
- school preayer is banned
And in todays news (just here today on NB) we have a plethora of "...when men call good evil and evil good"
- abortion
- adultery
- fornication
- gay marriage
- contraception
- government interfering in the church
- evolution
Is God not around? Is God just not concerned with millions of innocent children beign murdered each year?
Is God dead?
No... just ignored.
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
That was a joke?
Submitted by CM on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 8:34pm.
That doesn't sound like much of a joke to me.