The California Supreme Court abolished the state’s same-sex marriage ban in May, sparking public celebration in some places and angry protest in others. Now some critics of same-sex marriage are fighting back with an initiative to reinstate the ban, leaving voters once again divided. Should marriage remain between a man and a woman, or is it time to widen the aisle for same-sex couples? (Editor's Note: On November 4th, California voters passed Proposition 8 to ban same-sex marriage.)
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- route66
October 28, 2008 3:44PM
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Pacific Justice Institute, are you not familiar with the California Legislative Guide to Marriage Law? Does the 14th Amendment ring a bell? Marriage is indeed considered a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of the U.S. If this is a new concept to you, then perhaps you're overstating your expert status on this matter. The 'Yes On 8' side has yet to make a valid logical argument as to what harm will come to anyone when two gay people get 'Married'. Some people have actually stated that they have been harmed because they can't have an opinion on this matter anymore. Huh? Some people say that it harms the institution of Marriage. What? Marriage is only special because certain people aren't allowed to be married? Some people say that it infringes on their religious freedom. They believe the gay lifestyle is immoral, and they might be forced to perform a wedding ceremony for a gay couple. This is an empty argument. Immoral people get married in churches every weekend. Does the church do a complete background check on every couple before it performs a wedding ceremony? Does it know that the husband to be is a child molester? Does it know that the wife has slept with the entire high school football team? Does it know that the money used to pay the church for the wedding was earned by selling meth? Does it always perform it’s due diligence in these matters? No, it doesn’t. The standard is, as long as you appear moral, then you’re ok. I say, don’t preach a double standard to me. And don’t use empty, illogical arguments to strip people of their FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS.
- csmith October 30, 2008 7:23PM
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Prop 8 Eliminates Fundamental Rights
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By Laurie McBride - Co-Chair, Stonewall Democrats
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It’s a civil rights issue
Discrimination is discrimination and it’s always wrong. How would the civil rights movement progressed if we had asked the people of Alabama to decide for themselves if they wanted to integrate or not. The only difference here is the discrimination is not as closely tied to location. When will we ever learn, civil rights and social transparency benefits everyone. Discrimination hurts everyone, not just the discriminated, but also the discriminators and society in general. Gays disproportionately contribute to society. The sooner they are allowed to fully express themselves, the sooner we will all be better off.
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October 16, 2008 1:13PM
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