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About robw77

A single gay dad who cares. His story can be read here: http://www.imagaysingleparent.com/2013/02/02/rob/ and here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/31/rob-watson-gay-family_n_4689661.html

Marriage Equality Foes: You’ are Correct, Fairness to Same Sex Couples Might Harm Your Marriage, But It’s Your Own Fault If It Does

Posted on January 27, 2014 by robw77

For years, in thousands of same sex marriage debates which I have participated,   those opposing marriage equality have claimed that if it was made legal, harm would be done to opposite sex marriages.  There was nothing about their argument … Continue reading →

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“Love the Sinner”…um….Yeah, Don’t Give Me That Crap

Posted on January 22, 2014 by robw77

Special Guest Blog by Ken Jansen “I love the color red..but I kinda hate the reddish tint.” Sounds stupid, doesn’t it? Not a lot of sense in that phrase. Same goes for another one, that we hear a lot. “Love … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Sounds Off on the Utah Starvation Guy’s New Childish Rant

Posted on January 17, 2014 by robw77

Trestin Meacham is not a special individual.  For the people who share his mindset, he is actually quite typical.  He finds a singular way of expressing himself, and for that, he gets notoriety. Because he typifies some of those holding … Continue reading →

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“Marriage Isn’t for You” Goes Viral for Straight People but Creates Pain for LGBTs

Posted on January 12, 2014 by robw77

The English language can be a funny thing.  The same words can be used in different contexts and have very different impact.  I remember receiving a letter from a videocassette manufacturer from England when I was a young professional working … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad’s Open Letter to the Man Who is Refusing to Eat Due to Utah Same Sex Marriages

Posted on January 5, 2014 by robw77

These past few years may end up being known as the years of “Conservatives Acting Badly”.   At the end of last year the Republicans in Congress conducted a massive foot stomping, pout-out and shut down the government because they did … Continue reading →

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2013 in review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by robw77

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 400,000 times in 2013. If it were an exhibit at … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Tells His Eleven-Year Old Sons The Truth About Santa

Posted on December 23, 2013 by robw77

My sons, who I have had since they were babies, adopted from foster care, are both eleven years old.  They both still believe in Santa Claus. I take full responsibility for this.  One skill , that those of us who … Continue reading →

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New Rights? Special Rights? No. The Same Rights.

Posted on December 21, 2013 by robw77

A quote from the judge who ruled for marriage equality in Utah

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Dear Christian Bakers

Posted on December 11, 2013 by robw77

For the record….

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The Grinch-alin Who Tried to Steal Christmas: How We Take It Back

Posted on December 7, 2013 by robw77

There is a Dr. Seuss story about Christmas.  You all know it.   Frankly, it really is not my kids’ favorite.  Who really wants to hear about a mean spirited goon who sweeps down upon a population pretending to BE Christmas, … Continue reading →

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