Did Prince say it?

The question is really what does Prince think. So far there is the voice of the New Yorker which states that Prince said

“You've got the Republicans, and basically they want to live according to [the Bible]. But there's the problem of interpretation, and you've got some churches, some people, basically doing things and saying it comes from here, but it doesn't. And then on the opposite end of the spectrum you've got blue, you've got the Democrats, and they're, like, 'You can do whatever you want.' Gay marriage, whatever. But neither of them is right."

Then there is Perez Hilton who quotes an annonymous source close to Prince that says Prince is upset, and misquoted.

My first problem is that an annonymous source is never reliable. It could be anyone, the gardner, the maid, the mailman or it could actually be someone close to Prince. There is just no way to tell.

Since Prince himself has yet to say anything directly, I have to believe that the New Yorker is correct. If they weren’t, well a lawsuit would surely reach their offices by now. So annonymous source or not I believe it is true.

In addition to that there is the fact, which many media sources seem incapable of understanding, that Prince has recently become very religious. His focus on religion came well after the 80’s and the multiple sexually charged records, performances, and outfits that Prince is well known for. So it does not strike me odd that he could have a song like Darling Nikki, and be highly religious. They didn’t happen at the same time so why can’t he have his views? Probably because the same Democrats (or liberal media if you prefer) the quote refers to can’t understand a person changing their mind to more conservative views at a later (possibly wiser) point in their lives.

Of course I’m sure that San Franscico is losing its collective mind yet again. But in looking at the quote again, I don’t hear Prince saying that this is the only viewpoint or that his religion is best for everyone. He was stating his view, which matches his religion. So how that affects what America does I’m not sure. Especially since the majority of Americans are not Jehovah's Witness.

But again it brings up a point I’ve made in the past, and that several gay friends of mine either agree or disagree with depending on the person. The argument is the wrong one. It’s a fight over a word, and not the most important one at that.

Marriage is meant as the unification of a man and a woman for life, to achieve progeny that will continue the human species. Basically you get married so your kids know their parents and have a stable home. Everything else about marriage is baggage we have thrown on it.

Homosexuals are not capable of procreation with their partner without scientific intervention, or adultery (if they were married). So it violates the prime reason for marriage. Thus what gay proponents want is the equal rights of a married couple, not a word. They want the same ability to gain healthcare, advize treatments, insurance coverage, and so on. Which I have no problem with.

But to fight for a word gains none of those things. It only pisses off religious groups, and creates heated battles that cause anyone not on one or another side of the extreme to back away from the debate altogether. Which then causes the goal to be that much harder to secure. Which is basically where things are now.

I bet if the fight over the word marriage stopped tomorrow, and the focus became respecting the committed relationship of 2 people and ensuring their rights we’d see many more people agree. Legislation would be infinitely more easy to pass, and support from some of those opposed to the marriage word issue would be gained. It all just gets much simpler. Because the point of angst for many is removed, and few in America would deny basic rights to any person.

Now that isn’t what Prince said. Nor do I believe that is what he means. But that is his opinion. He has a right to it. And the amazement of some in the media really needs to stop. Prince isn’t banging down the doors of Congress. He just is stating that there is a middle ground that is likely the best answer to the question at hand.