Michael Shoemaker

Miami, FL

Michael signed the petition | over 2 years ago

Tell Congress to pass The Uniting American Families Act!
Michael signed the petition | over 2 years ago

Stop Shark Finning
Michael commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

Washington, D.C. to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages from Across the 50 States

I wonder why the VT and DC news about marriage equality do not seem to attract much press attention at all...
Michael commented on the article | about 3 years ago

Ten Myths About Israel and the Palestinians

I could respond to all of your accusations, but I am sure someone else will. I just want to say this: Standing AGAINST Israel does not require courage, most people condemn Israel´s actions, even in the US. I would say the other way around would require more courage.
PS: By the way (just to de-idealize a little bit) , you know how many Palestinian refugees live in Israel because of their sexual orientation? One of the few gay Palestinians who WAS returned from Israeli asylum to the West Bank was thrown to a hole, and he starved to death. Too much fundamentalism or just plain intolerance? You decide(http://www.indegayforum.org/news/show/26762.html)
Michael commented on the article | about 3 years ago

Ten Myths About Israel and the Palestinians

The moderator of this discussion should have a neutral opinion, not a biased one.
Michael commented on the article | about 3 years ago

The Top Five LGBT Villains and Villainesses of 2008

FYI: in 1947, 90% of America DID NOT AGREE with interracial marriage. In 1991, this number became a MINORITY for the first time.
Michael signed the petition | about 3 years ago

Vote to End the Genocide in Darfur
Michael commented on the article | about 3 years ago

Ten Myths About Israel and the Palestinians

Just like dialogue with Osama bin Laden could work?
Michael commented on the article | about 3 years ago

The Top Five LGBT Villains and Villainesses of 2008

Interesting how the core of these "anti-gay" arguments are only religion (which should not interfere with state) , the others lack (HIV? values??) substance and logic
Michael commented on the article | about 3 years ago

Ten Myths About Israel and the Palestinians

1.) Let´s see how human rights are doing in each country - women, LGBT, etc have more justice under the law in israel than in palestinia.
2.) Hamas´ultimate goal is the creation of an minority-oppressive, fundamentalist Islamic state. Much like pre-2001 Afghanistan.
3.)Israel is a secular, free and democratic state, much like the United States. both countries are not bonded just "by interests"
4.) Israel AVOIDS killing civilians... as a matter of fact, most dead people in the last 3 days have been Hamas leaders/recruits. Hamas' rockets TRY to kill them. And this is personal experience.
5.) It was the Arab States who attacked Israel and ignored the UN partition plan. Whose fault is it?