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Posted: 12/22/2005 5:50:00 PM
by Donald J. Trump
Chairman, Trump University
There's a lot to celebrate this holiday season. Elton John married his long-time partner David Furnish on December 21. That's the first day that civil partnerships between gay couples became legal in England under the new Civil Partnership Act.
Elton credits David with helping him kick drug and alcohol addictions that nearly killed him. The pair has been together for 12 years. I know both of them and they get along wonderfully. It's a marriage that's going to work.
Elton made the ceremony a small private affair involving only his and David's parents as witnesses. The couple just didn't want to make a big deal out of the wedding. They really wanted to keep things low key.
By all accounts, Elton and David had every tabloid and every entertainment magazine knocking at their door begging for exclusive rights to the affair. By some news reports, the couple turned down an offer of $11 million to record their wedding for British television. But Elton said, "Our relationship isn't up for grabs. It doesn't come with a price tag."
In any event, I'm very happy for them. If two people dig each other, they dig each other. Good luck, Elton. Good luck, David. Have a great life.
(But because I wasn't invited, do I still have to send them a toaster?)
Posted By: Mrs. B (1/24/2006 9:42:07 PM)Comment: I'm glad to see that sensible England has passed the Civil Partnership Act and hope the US follows along. My students have been writing papers about civil unions, beginning as anti and ending up as pro. They say, upon research, that the civil rights of gays are being denied by the US not allowing civil union. I concur. I was glad to see someone of Elton John's stature make a public statement to the world on civil unions. I hope the US is listening. Good luck, Elton and David. Be happy. Be blessed. Mrs. BResponse:Posted By: Jerilynn (1/22/2006 7:53:28 PM)Comment: You are loved Mr Trump.Response:Posted By: Jerilynn (1/22/2006 7:38:21 PM)Comment: Mr Trump You're a good man. I'd think twice before I'd do anything.Response:Posted By: Kaniz Mouli (1/18/2006 2:10:41 AM)Comment: Being a Canadian where Same-sex marriage is legal now. It's nice to see Mr.Trump's viewpoint of the matterResponse:Posted By: Charles McGill (1/14/2006 5:31:39 AM)Comment: It's only fair that everyone gets to make their own personal choices and have the same rights as others in doing so. Unfortunately I don't know Elton yet but I do hope his Civil Partnership works out even better than his previous situation and wish them luck. The first day was always going to have the media spotlight on the high profile partnerships and I would guess they knew this so it seems they were wise to keep it as low key as possible. Perhaps these civil partnerships will also help with the overall acceptance of freedom of personal choices and equality since, it has made me think more about why I am challenged to understand and accept that whilst we are all the same, we don't and won't all make the same natural personal choices. But, being straight, what would I know about it anyway, it sure would be a dull place here if we all accepted, understood and agreed on everything. Perhaps now the media will give it a rest about Gay Rights etc. as well, and spend more attention on the rights of the starving and less fortunate etc. Regards Charlie Founder/Chairman http://www.netaid.co.ukResponse:Posted By: Alex B. (1/2/2006 2:58:00 AM)Comment: I'm happy to see that Mr. Trump is respectful and tolerant enough to wish Elton John and his partner well. It would be a refreshing change if most Americans understood Trumps comment, "if two peoplee dig each other, they dig each other."Response:Posted By: Musashi Miyamoto (12/29/2005 5:45:32 PM)Comment: Modesty demands that what happens between two people, especially emotionally, is private and should not be made public. Messrs. John and Furnish should be commended for their modesty regarding their wedding. If Mr. Trump does in fact know the couple personally, he should send them a wedding gift, but not be so immodest as to publicize the gesture.Response:Posted By: Ina M. (12/28/2005 8:53:04 AM)Comment: One lunetic came to another and rang on the door.Second lunetic opened the window and said:"I am not at home!"First lunetic scream:"Oh,well then, I am so glad I didnt come.":-()Response:Posted By: shane thacker (12/28/2005 7:19:40 AM)Comment: It's sad to hear all of you commending this so called marriage. It's more sad to include it in the civil rights.Response:Posted By: Walter Paul Bebirian (12/27/2005 11:54:47 AM)Comment: Everything is changing here on planet earth quite rapidly - including the cost of most things especially information - and Digital Estate Property - I suggest that the programs offered hear be reduced greatly towards free so that more and more people can take advantage of whatever information here that they can - If this is not done voluntarily either someone will come and offer the information for less money or soon it will be given way for free somewhere else - In addition I believe that we are seeing a great transformation as to the rules of real estate values because of these changes and it might serve us well to carefully weigh the intelligence of being aware of new trends to come in the real estate world - Not one of the students here (apparently in the thousands) has contacts me to discuss the book I had mentioned elsewhere entitled - “New Rules for the New Economy” by Kevin Kelly - I look forward to at least one fellow student here to stepping forward and choosing to look towards the future and the potential changes that will definitely be facing us in a few years to come - It looks very good for the developers - not just individuals purchasing already built real estate - thank you! WalterResponse:Posted By: Brent McKee (12/24/2005 5:38:13 PM)Comment: As several people have mentioned, we have legal same sex marriage here in Canada and nothing has collapsed. I'm happy to hear that David and Elton had their union, and that in Britain at least the only controversy seems to be what to call the same-sex spouse of a Knight (traditionally Sir Elton John's spouse would be Lady John, but clearly in this case it does not fit). As for a gift, since they both have established households, you might be better off to send a cash gift in their name to a charity they both support.Response:Posted By: Walter Paul Bebirian (12/24/2005 8:39:06 AM)Comment: The New New World! Walter Paul Bebirian T'was the Night Before New Years And All through the Land Not a Creature Was Fighting No Single Demand In All of It's Wisdom A Power of Thought Descended Upon US And revealed What it Taught There is No Heaven Other Than Being At Peace This DisHarmony Rampant Must Instantly Cease Now With This New Program Of Brainware Installed All of their Hatreds No Longer Recalled All that Had Gone on For Eons Before Were Instantly Wiped Out And No Place To Store The Entire Population Were Soon Told This Story How Nice to See Mankind In All of It's Glory!Response:Posted By: Jonnie (12/23/2005 11:51:21 PM)Comment: Mr. Trump - If you are what your public image suggests, I present you with this humble challenge - can you return used sandpaper to your local hardware store? If you can pull this off, you're the man. - Rebel Leady BoyResponse:Posted By: Marianna Tsenhlevych (12/23/2005 10:48:46 PM)Comment: I hope Elton had a Prenuptial Agreement as you suggested. I wish both of them well.Response:Posted By: Alexander Orok (12/23/2005 7:51:23 PM)Comment: Dear Donald Trump, Well! I appreciate the fact that they denied the press but all the same...I believe someday they will have course to share testimonies about thier marriage and what it involves. Though alot of people may have sent them toasters but I still think snice you were not invited, I would still suggest that you make your own toaster very very very motivative and business wise. Remember you are the guru. Take it easy on them Trump.Response:Posted By: fierceinchitwn (12/23/2005 12:10:45 PM)Comment: I wish them the best. I am so happy to see that Donald cares he suprises me everyday.Response:Posted By: Mark Fidelman (12/23/2005 9:51:56 AM)Comment: As you have pointed out, Civil Partnership in the UK works and that is what we should do in the US instead of gay marriage. Note: A toaster may be a little old fashioned. How about a teletubby?Response:Posted By: Mikhail Golub (12/23/2005 7:23:41 AM)Comment: Send them a toaster, Mr. Trump! :) Greetings from Ukraine!Response:Posted By: Mary Rose (12/23/2005 4:07:21 AM)Comment: Celebrating love abd the persoanl committment between two people in all it's forms- all it's diversity and all it's glory is a great thing to celebrate this holiday season. My Mom always told me that the marriages that will last are the ones that start off as marriages between two best friends. Wisdom for the ages, in my opinion. If they are friends, send them something they really will enjoy.Response:Posted By: Ina M. (12/23/2005 3:42:55 AM)Comment: Life merging into death,death into life,day into night,night into day,lovers merging ,faceless beauty appears,only LOVING EXISTS....with no players....flowing to infinity ....where the symphony smiles....Response:Posted By: Matthew (12/22/2005 10:56:33 PM)Comment: Haha. I wonder how many people have sent them toasters. But i agree with you that as long as they are happy, that is all that matters.Response:Posted By: Randy McKeown (12/22/2005 9:46:04 PM)Comment: Looks Good on Elton and David everyone. It is legal in Canada and to think that David if from Scarborough where I am from. Everyone deserves to be happy even Donald! Hey, Donald the transit strike is over.Response:
