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MikeWaters · 05-06-2009, 06:48 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/05/...age/index.html

il Padrino Ute · 05-06-2009, 07:48 PM

If that's what the residents of Maine want, good for Maine.

Let's keep this a state decision by voters and accept the results of the vote.

MikeWaters · 05-06-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

If that's what the residents of Maine want, good for Maine.

Let's keep this a state decision by voters and accept the results of the vote.

so you are opposed to the marriage amendment that the church backed.

il Padrino Ute · 05-06-2009, 09:53 PM

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so you are opposed to the marriage amendment that the church backed.

Quite honestly, I don't care one way or the other. I have enough to worry about for my own life.

MikeWaters · 05-06-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Quite honestly, I don't care one way or the other. I have enough to worry about for my own life.

I hear you. It's hard for me to get my head around how gay folks in Maine getting married is going to ruin my life.

I mean, maybe it will happen. But maybe not.

il Padrino Ute · 05-06-2009, 10:58 PM

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I hear you. It's hard for me to get my head around how gay folks in Maine getting married is going to ruin my life.

I mean, maybe it will happen. But maybe not.

If it happens, it happens.

I just think that when a state puts it to the vote, the outcome of the vote should be accepted. There's no need to go to court to overturn the outcome of the vote. California can always have another vote about it in a few years and if enough decide that gay marriage should be allowed, then that's how it should be.

Tex · 05-06-2009, 11:05 PM

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If it happens, it happens.

I just think that when a state puts it to the vote, the outcome of the vote should be accepted. There's no need to go to court to overturn the outcome of the vote. California can always have another vote about it in a few years and if enough decide that gay marriage should be allowed, then that's how it should be.

People who feel it's a civil right are afraid of that standard. They look to the courts to codify what they feel is otherwise a human injustice.

il Padrino Ute · 05-06-2009, 11:13 PM

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People who feel it's a civil right are afraid of that standard. They look to the courts to codify what they feel is otherwise a human injustice.

I realize that and view it as being sore losers. I just can't understand why those who support gay marriage just don't want to keep trying until they get it passed. It seems that in today's society, it will happen sooner than later, so just keep at it until they get what they want.

Venkman · 05-06-2009, 11:38 PM

I don't agree with gay marriage, I think it's harmful to society. But if that's what the voters want, that's what they should get. I don't think it should be forced on any state by the courts. Which will happen.

To that end, I'd support a federal ammendment that states something like: "no state shall be required to recognize a gay marriage or civil union entered into in another state".

MikeWaters · 05-07-2009, 01:47 AM

I agree -- I am uncomfortable w/ judges saying there is a right to gay marriage. I think it should be in the hands of voters.

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il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	If that's what the residents of Maine want, good for Maine. Let's keep this a state decision by voters and accept the results of the vote. __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB.

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Venkman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 1,799	I don't agree with gay marriage, I think it's harmful to society. But if that's what the voters want, that's what they should get. I don't think it should be forced on any state by the courts. Which will happen. To that end, I'd support a federal ammendment that states something like: "no state shall be required to recognize a gay marriage or civil union entered into in another state". __________________ WWPD?

05-07-2009, 01:47 AM	#10
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I agree -- I am uncomfortable w/ judges saying there is a right to gay marriage. I think it should be in the hands of voters.