rincewind Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Well, I'm happy with the way most elections went yesterday. But, at least 7 states have voted in State Constitutional amendments that put on a ban on allowing the state to recognize gay marriages. I have to ask - why the **** are people so interested in the way other's use their own religion and what they do in their own bedroom? I also don't understand why in this day and age people are offended and embarrased if you call them a racist - yet people are allowed (and often encouraged) to openly be prejudiced against gay people. And least the marijuana vote in Nevada was close - and we could see some more states decriminalize very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 good thing, I heard straights were being forced into gay marriage in all of those states! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I just don't get it. What business is it of the government? I don't approve of gay marriage... but I definitely don't want the government involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Don't worry. Liberal judges will declare the will of the people unconstitutional and have it thrown out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I just don't get it. What business is it of the government?I don't approve of gay marriage... but I definitely don't want the government involved. It's not the governments, it's the people that want this stuff on the ballots. And people overwhelmingly passed the amendments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I don't understand why people are so focused on forcing their belief system on other either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 It's not the governments, it's the people that want this stuff on the ballots. And people overwhelmingly passed the amendments I wouldn't say overwhelming - I didn't see any of the votes get more than 57%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 It's not the governments, it's the people that want this stuff on the ballots. And people overwhelmingly passed the amendments The political spin machine is what has forced this issue on the American people. It's a non-issue. How many gay people do you know who want to get married? .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Well, I'm happy with the way most elections went yesterday. But, at least 7 states have voted in State Constitutional amendments that put on a ban on allowing the state to recognize gay marriages. I have to ask - why the **** are people so interested in the way other's use their own religion and what they do in their own bedroom? I also don't understand why in this day and age people are offended and embarrased if you call them a racist - yet people are allowed (and often encouraged) to openly be prejudiced against gay people. And least the marijuana vote in Nevada was close - and we could see some more states decriminalize very soon. is it to let the state have gay marriages or recognize etc... there is a difference there i would like to see the polling information on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I don't understand why people are so focused on forcing their belief system on other either... I feel what you're saying, and I agree... but it works both ways... NOBODY has forced their belief system on the American people like the homosexuals have. I'm sick of it... from both sides. As Americans, we should demand better. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 The political spin machine is what has forced this issue on the American people.It's a non-issue. How many gay people do you know who want to get married? .. YOU think it's a non-issue. But a lot of people in this country and in those states are sick of seeing the pervs smear the word marriage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portisizzle Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I have been thinking about marrying my dog. Can't wait until people don't care about me wanting to do this. I REALLY LOVE my dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 is it to let the state have gay marriages or recognize etc... there is a difference there i would like to see the polling information on this Here is how it was worded on the Arizona ballot: Proposed amendment to the Arizona Constitution would define marriage as a union solely between a man and a woman; would prohibit the state from creating or recognizing any legal status for unmarried persons that is similar to that of marriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 I have been thinking about marrying my dog. Can't wait until people don't care about me wanting to do this. I REALLY LOVE my dog. Hey, who knew Rick Santorum had an ES account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 YOU think it's a non-issue. But a lot of people in this country and in those states are sick of seeing the pervs smear the word marriage I'm sick of seeing you smear the word perv. Also, could you please answer this: I also don't understand why in this day and age people are offended and embarrased if you call them a racist - yet people are allowed (and often encouraged) to openly be prejudiced against gay people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Can't you guys see gay marriage is destroying regular marriage and gay people don't have the rights the rest of us do because they are beneath us. GOD SAID SO and God is never wrong and neither is the bible. Just last week somebody I knew got a divorce. The husband was sleeping with another woman but clearly this marriage was ruined by all ther gays. Furthermore, gays should not have the right to vote, and they should all have to register weith the sex offender list because gays are all pedophiles. Hey, it ain't easy trying to out-ignorance Sarge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 YOU think it's a non-issue. But a lot of people in this country and in those states are sick of seeing the pervs smear the word marriage So you think there should be an ammendment to the constitution? What else do many of the people in this country not like that we should create ammendments on? Not wearing white after Labor Day? No belly shirts for fat women? Where is marriage addressed by the founding fathers? Again, it's none of the government's business. Where it DOES become their business is the legal rights afforded to married couples. So the government has stepped into our lives in that regard, and made the private, religious institution of marriage a legal term... and to solve it, we're proposing that the governement meddle some more, and pass a few more laws. I find it highly ironic that the same right wingers who demand that the governement not touch their guns, and demand that the government stay the hell out of their lives, and demand that the government reduce taxes... these are the same people begging the government to step back into our lives to prevent actions they personally don't approve of. How do you justify that? .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portisizzle Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I also don't understand why in this day and age people are offended and embarrased if you call them a racist - yet people are allowed (and often encouraged) to openly be prejudiced against gay people. Really, what is your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I have been thinking about marrying my dog. Can't wait until people don't care about me wanting to do this. I REALLY LOVE my dog. Does your dog have a social security number? Is your dog a human being? .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portisizzle Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 GOD SAID SO and God is never wrong and neither is the bible.. Baloney, I want to marry my dog. I don't care what you guys think about me. When are people going to stop using the biblical definition of marriage to define my inability to marry my dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I'm sick of seeing you smear the word perv. Also, could you please answer this: Who said I'm "embarrassed" to be called a racist? I've been called that for my stance against the homo's I've been called that for my position on arabs I've been called that for my position on the border Let's see, any other instance? Honestly, sticks and stones And getting called that from some of the people that have lobbed it out there is kind of a badge of honor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 It's not the governments, it's the people that want this stuff on the ballots. Now YOU are the one being naive. These wedge issue ballot initiatives are put on the ballot by political operatives for one reason: to get people all angry and to come out and vote (because if they do they will also vote for the Republican (or Democratic) candidate). The Political Parties drive the initiative battles for electoral purposes to manipulate the voters like sheep - not because they care that much about the specific issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portisizzle Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Does your dog have a social security number? Is your dog a human being? .... I love my dog. Leave me alone!! Get out of my LIFE!!!!! You are just mad because I want don't want to marry according to the biblical definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 NOBODY has forced their belief system on the American people like the homosexuals have. How do you mean? They don't want hetero's to marry other gays, that just want that right for themselves, how is anything being forced upon you personally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Can't you guys see gay marriage is destroying regular marriage and gay people don't have the rights the rest of us do because they are beneath us. GOD SAID SO and God is never wrong and neither is the bible. Just last week somebody I knew got a divorce. The husband was sleeping with another woman but clearly this marriage was ruined by all ther gays. Furthermore, gays should not have the right to vote, and they should all have to register weith the sex offender list because gays are all pedophiles. Hey, it ain't easy trying to out-ignorance Sarge. Well I personally believe in God, and I do not approve of the homosexual lifestyle. I also don't approve of gay marriage. But I am not in favor of any constitutional ammendments / laws banning gay marriage. If they want to marry each other, fine. They're not hurting anyone, and they'll have to answer to a higher authority someday. So while I'm sure you think you're clever for bringing religion into this under the vail of sarcasm and painting those who dissaprove of the homosexual lifestyle as 'ignorant', when you do so, you demonstrate your own ignorance. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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