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9. In 2004 Wisconsin voted to ban gay marriage

Tue May 8, 2012, 11:05 PM

May 2012

So yes it could be done the other way.

This is not the same public opinion environment as 2004.

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I dislike the idea of putting civil rights up for a vote [View all] bluestateguy May 2012 OP

Its RIDICULOUS to put 'civil rights' up for a vote. elleng May 2012 #1

I agree MuseRider May 2012 #2

I agree!.... one_voice May 2012 #4

According to the Constitution edhopper May 2012 #5

But SCOTUS SCOTUS SCOTUS bigwillq May 2012 #7

Are you agreeing with me edhopper May 2012 #16

Agree (nt) bigwillq May 2012 #17

I agree (nt) bigwillq May 2012 #6

Are you sure Wisconsin voters get to put referenda on the ballot that way? HereSince1628 May 2012 #8

In 2004 Wisconsin voted to ban gay marriage bluestateguy May 2012 #9

Civil Rights should not be put to a vote anymore than underseasurveyor May 2012 #10

it's even worse on an off election with low turn out Johonny May 2012 #11

Hell, the Constitution itself couldn't pass a referendum, elleng May 2012 #12

Civil rights should never be on a ballot. MineralMan May 2012 #14