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Iggo

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18. Would it be okay with you if I voted to take away your civil rights?

Sun Apr 7, 2013, 10:08 PM

Apr 2013

Because that's what happened here in California. The people voted to take away the civil rights of a minority group. They didn't vote not to extend civil rights to people who didn't yet have them. They voted to take away rights that these people already had. That's what happens when you "let the people decide." Is that the position you're supporting?

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people should not be voting d_r Apr 2013 #1

Civil rights should never be up to the people's vote IMHO. hrmjustin Apr 2013 #2

Problem with leaving it to the states HockeyMom Apr 2013 #3

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And your ok with this? Inquiring minds want to know! William769 Apr 2013 #20

The Constitution and the Courts are there Downwinder Apr 2013 #4

I don't think it is wise to do that with abortion but for marriage it is utterly unworkable dsc Apr 2013 #5

No thanks. North Carolina is a perfect example as to why "the People" should not decide. WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #6

Blue text on a black background. Occulus Apr 2013 #11

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I have to wonder why you're posting this here justiceischeap Apr 2013 #7

+1 GodlessBiker Apr 2013 #10

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My suggestion for same-sex couples. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #8

people's rights should not be up for a Vote , especially not a majority to vote JI7 Apr 2013 #9

The problem is that the people really avebury Apr 2013 #15

Bull. SHIT. Zoeisright Apr 2013 #17

Would it be okay with you if I voted to take away your civil rights? Iggo Apr 2013 #18

I think it's probable that the Supreme Court will give a split ruling mythology Apr 2013 #19