And so it begins: Same-sex marriage law tabled federally in Canada

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
Thank you. So the slippery slope argument is very valid, despite Asher's protestations to the contrary.

Not really, Ben. Your going to have to find two women of education and means to press a case to the SCoC that they should be allowed to share the same man.

Yes, Polygamy is an issue, but I think it is more a boogeyman in this debate.

[Ben Kenobi]

Who is considered a minority there. I have worked with a few canadian nurses and all seem to have a severe distaste for native american indians

Yes, but that's because that's because our fabled Canadian tolerance is a thin verneer that vanishes when assimilated into America.

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by joncha


Funny, the only Member of Parliament saying that Polygamy should be legal is CONSERVATIVE MP Jim Abbot.



The link is here, but the article is subscriber only.

And you have no knowledge of what parody is, do you?

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by Ben Kenobi


Yes, but that's because that's because our fabled Canadian tolerance is a thin verneer that vanishes when assimilated into America.

F@!k you!

[joncha]

Originally posted by notyoueither


And you have no knowledge of what parody is, do you?

It was in the paper today as a serious story. I have yet to see a retraction.

[joncha]

Originally posted by Ben Kenobi


Just because I love someone doesn't mean I should marry them. Marriage is much more than just love, and while love is a big part, that's not all there is to it.

Should I run out and get a divorce, then?

[notyoueither]

In the paper as a serious storey? About a Conservative? I doubt they'd recognise the comedy if Graham Chapman slapped them in the face with a trout.

Here's a hint. Think about the timing.

[Alexander's Horse]

who cares what Canadians do anyway?

[notyoueither]

Right! Who cares what Canadians do anyways?!


Wait a minute...

[Giancarlo]

I find it funny BK still persistently tries to find a connection between polygamy and gay marriage. None exists, but it is so sad to see him go down that road of shame.

[Ben Kenobi]

Should I run out and get a divorce, then?

I don't know. You planning on kids?

[Ben Kenobi]

I find it funny BK still persistently tries to find a connection between polygamy and gay marriage. None exists, but it is so sad to see him go down that road of shame.

Yes, that's just what I was looking to dissuade my concerns of the continued disintegration of marriage. Denial isn't pretty Fez.

[joncha]

Originally posted by Ben Kenobi


I don't know. You planning on kids?

Would it make a difference?

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by Ben Kenobi


Yes, that's just what I was looking to dissuade my concerns of the continued disintegration of marriage. Denial isn't pretty Fez.

Oh give me a break... so gay people are somehow responsible for the continued disintegration of marriage? You are acting so ridiculous. If anything allowing gay couples to get married would help marriage. You are the one suffering from severe denial.

[Ben Kenobi]

Not really, Ben. Your going to have to find two women of education and means to press a case to the SCoC that they should be allowed to share the same man.

Yes, Polygamy is an issue, but I think it is more a boogeyman in this debate.

It's a valid concern for two reasons.

First is the impending recognition in Europe of the polygamy rights for Muslims, and the subsequent demand from Muslims here for similar recognition.

They have a pretty good argument from the Charter, with respect to their section 2 rights, to freedom to practice their religion.

Of course, they could counter your argument by saying that so long as the women freely choose to enter their religion, and to marry them, that this will prevent the concerns over the equality of women.

The second is what I was referring to, the folks out in Bountiful, BC. They openly engage in polygamy, and have yet to face any consequences from the provincial government.