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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Prop. 8 Supporters Are Not Hatemongers
- From Pacific Justice Institute
By Pacific Justice Institute - Defending Rights
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Hatemongers to say the least
So that's why strong anti-gay people will shoot a gay person just because they're gay? That's why Westboro Baptist Church pickets the funerals of fallen soldiers?
If that's not hatemongering then I don't know what is.
- bagpiper2005
October 16, 2008 1:02PM
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Yes on 8, No on Hate
Just a reminder: if Prop 8 passes, gay people will still be able to form relationships with their partners. Nothing with Prop 8 has anything to do with condemning homosexuality.
Supporters of gay-marriage may say all that this is about is 'two loving people getting married.' But it's not that simple, and to think it is is very naive. The possible repercussions of legalizing gay-marriage are innumerable and unknown. We cannot risk to leave these unknown consequences to chance.
When you throw a rock in a pond, the ripples extend very far. Prop 8 is not focused as much on the initial impact of the rock hitting the pond as we are on the ripples that will result.
Yes on 8.
God bless.
- TrueStory
October 27, 2008 1:50PM
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innumerable and unknown...
The possible repurcussions are innumerable and unkown? What kind of argument is that? Either you are too lazy to give any real thought to this matter, or your just so scared of gay people that your brain has shut down. Perhaps take the time to list a few of the horrible repurcussions, or don't try and make the argument at all.
- csmith
October 29, 2008 6:34PM
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It depends upon your definition
Perhaps many supporters of Prop 8 do not, personally, intend to be hatemongers. However, so long as homosexuals are treated as lesser members of society there will continue to be murders and beatings of homosexuals by bigots who feel their acts are vindicated by such social treatment. In that respect, no matter what the intention, the acts are those which support hatemongers.
I made an error on my prior posting and clicked on "yes" rather than "no because I didn't watch what I was doing. Don't pander to the bigots by doing the same thing by voting yes on prop 8. It is a violation of the U.S. Constitution and humane actions.
- OddGrouch
October 29, 2008 8:17AM
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