My brain is a playlist set on shuffle.

Seriously, Virginian politicians? Just because we’re North Carolina’s hat doesn’t mean we have to turn into them.

Delegate Robert Marshall said Tracy Thorne-Begland can’t be a Virginia state judge because he’s gay (and out) and thus he won’t uphold the state constitution’s ban on gay marriage. Really? If we’re on the subject of what’s legal or not based on Virginia law, then:

• The entire state of Virginia should be jailed because it’s illegal for children to trick or treat on Halloween.
• Folks in Dayton can sue for racism and discrimination since non-white citizens aren’t allowed outside or even within city limits after 7pm.
• I really ought to be in jail because I’ve never worn a corset and I’ve been in Norfolk plenty of times after sundown.

And how backwards is Virginia? Get this—the nineteenth amendment granted women the constitutional right to vote in 1920. Virginian women weren’t allowed to vote until 1952, when the damn state finally ratified the amendment! Whoops—better go report my grandmother and great-aunts to the authorities.

A man isn’t going to be confirmed for a judgeship because he’s gay, out and proud, which means that, according to Virginia politicians, he’s a gay rights advocate. By this logic, I can never be confirmed for a state judgeship because I’m a woman so I’m for women’s rights.

Really. What a pathetic world we live in. Last I checked—what one does in their private, personal lives is not grounds for discrimination. But silly me. I guess I’ll never be confirmed for a judgeship because I’d allow people their rights to the pursuit of happiness, whatever their standard for happiness is, regardless of whether I agree with that standard or not.

Like a knowing tribute to the legions of Tumblrs.