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In reply to the discussion: Gay Texas judge refuses to wed straight couples [View all]Kellerfeller
(397 posts)15. I support consistency and logic.
Either I support leaving the definition of marriage as it is and traditionally has been or we need to open it up to all. Opening it up for specific groups with no logical basis isn't fair.
For example, some say strictly defining it as a man and woman is arbitrary an unfair. Others can just as legitimately say there is nothing magical about the number two.
On edit: Oops, I forgot to add that your position scares me. It gives license to any official to not perform part of their duties if they have a political statement to make.
On 2nd edit: stupid typos...
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I know you are ppr'd, but by "traditional" do you mean between people of the same skin color or
uppityperson
Feb 2012
#44
You ARE going to bring up man-on-dog and box turtles any minute now, aren't you?
2ndAmForComputers
Feb 2012
#40
I see it rather as a judge who is simply applying a consistent ethical standard...
LanternWaste
Feb 2012
#6
Screw that. Each and everybody who voted for Prop H8 and similar abominations is a bigot. PERIOD.
2ndAmForComputers
Feb 2012
#36
K&R. I suppose, in theory, she could argue that constitutional law prohibits her from discriminatin
closeupready
Feb 2012
#8