In California 12 propositions are in the ballot (http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/). Among which, the more controversial ones are propositions 4 and 8. The former concerns changes in California's Constitution to prohibit abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor’s parent or legal guardian. The latter envisages to amend the state rule so that marriage, in California, is only valid or recognized between a man and a woman. In other words, the intention is to disallow same-sex couples to marry as it is now allowed in California. Not so controversial, but still debated, is another proposition concerning the high-speed train (TGV)...
All this to say that here, as in Portugal, political discussions seem closer than the geographical distance that lies in between.
As for the presidential election in itself, I guess it would come as a surprise for everyone, if senator Obama doesn't win... but this is America, and as such you can never tell!
PS- today is also the 29th birthday of Manel Gil Fernandes. I already had the opportunity to talk to him. This message is just a small appreciation to my long date friend in Lisbon. All the best to you!!
2 comentários:
Grande Dr!
Muito obrigado pelo telefonema,pela menção honrosa e pela pessoa fantástica que és. É um privilégio ser teu amigo.
Abraço,
Haroldo
PS: Já dei a entrada para a ilha....inacreditável....ehehehe
Your comment on geography reminds me of one inhabitant of the Iberic Peninsule that went to California to become a professor of your Universty (Manuel Castells, Los Angeles pole)who theorized about the Information Age: space becomes a space of flows instead of a space of places and time a timeless time...
Pater
Enviar um comentário