Issues concerning gays -- part XXXVVV

[Jon Miller]

note my point on changing definitions

and note that I agree with lifitng the prohibitions on interacial marriage, just like I agree with lifting the prohibitions on homosexual marriage

Jon Miller

[Jaguar]

MrFun, I have been totally convinced by your arguments.


Oh, wait, I already was convinced, so this thread is pointless to me. Well then, I shall be leaving.

[Dinner]

Re: Issues concerning gays -- part XXXVVV

Originally posted by MrFun
Apparently, convicted felons are worthy of equal citizenship over law-abiding gays and lesbians who pay their taxes, earn a living through a job, and are actively involved in their community.

Yeah, but... Dirty homo gays want to... Uh... get married and stuff.

[MrFun]

(to Jon Miller)


Actually, broadening the inclusion of gays into the institution of marriage would strengthen families that are based on couples who are gay and of the same gender.

Including gays in the institution of marriage would actually strengthen true family values, because then, not only would the couples have legal protection of their long-term commitment to one another, their children will also be protected by the law.

[Jon Miller]

I agree that it would be a good thing (strengthen families of gays, children of gays, and societal and legal support of 'permant' relationships)

I just also agree, that in a way in weakens marriage

the positives far outway the negatives

Jon Miller

[Spiffor]

What? Is it part thirty-fifteen already?

[/smartass comment on the title]

[Provost Harrison]

Ban all marriages! It is the single largest contributory factor to divorce in the world!

[The Mad Viking]

MrFun

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[molly bloom]

Originally posted by MrFun



HUH??

Presumably something along the lines of 'how you gonna keep them down on the farm now they've been to a wedding reception with white folks....'


Or not.

To be honest I don't think his arguments were terribly coherent, and neither did he.

[Atahualpa]

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[Gibsie]

This thread is coincidentally quite topical, as some parts of the press in Britain are getting up in arms about Peter Sutcliffe (The "Yorkshire Ripper") allegedly being about to marry a woman.

[SpencerH]

I would have thought it was abundantly clear that a large majority of americans oppose gay marriage because of their religious beliefs. Continually bringing this issue in front of them is like waving a red flag at a bull. A more sensible approach is to promote civil unions which (again) a majority seem to support (or at least condone).

[SpencerH]

Originally posted by Atahualpa
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[Ming]

Originally posted by SpencerH
I would have thought it was abundantly clear that a large majority of americans oppose gay marriage because of their religious beliefs. Continually bringing this issue in front of them is like waving a red flag at a bull. A more sensible approach is to promote civil unions which (again) a majority seem to support (or at least condone).

People can take their religious beliefs and cram it...
Marriage is sanctioned by the state. Let the state decide... religions shouldn't be involved any more than providing a religious sanction to the state approved marriage. Hell, religions can't even agree on this topic. So let them deal with their congregations... and let the state determine the actual laws that EVERYBODY has to follow.

[MikeH]

Does that court judgement mean that gay convicts can marry?