How do you feel about the writing discrimination into our constitution thing? ( The marriage ammendmnet )?
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Since marriage is a legal description of a state of affairs, not a right conferred by the constitution, it is possible no such amendment could ever be ratified in the first place. \n\nI think at best, an amendment like that could define marriage but never prevent gay people from having a union of the same status with another name.
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Good for you for having thought through and seen through the BS. I feel that it is to satisfy the bigoted jerks who put Christianity first in politics instead of putting people first. This world is hard enough without legislating hate. My husband and I considered not marrying in protest of Bush's stance on gay marriage, but he is national guard, so we needed to make sure I was able to speak for him if and when deployed....It's cruel and thoughtless and most of all, it is the very kind of bigotry we have worked so hard to overcome. And forget about the answers that clearly do not understand the point you are making about the troops...they are off fighting for freedom for another country...mean while, back home, we are taking freedoms from our own people.
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I personally think it is silly to want the state involved in any marriage either straight or gay. Marriage is a formal ceremony stating your intentions before God it is a travesty and an abomination to invite the state to take part in such a union. I have a marriage license but only because my minister required it. I think if I was to get married now I would find a minister who would agree to do it with out the states intrusion. Regardless of if I was marrying a man or a woman. Although as a bisexual I don't think I would ever get married again.
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The constitution of the United states is probably one of the most perfect documents written.  When it does not meet the needs of the people, it has a means to ammend it.  That is what makes it even more perfect.\n\nFor the Liberal's who do not like it's restrictions, get over it...  I have my weapons and I will keep them, thanks\n\nAs far as you thinking about Blacks not having rights then, you are right, but at that time in life, it was normal to have slaves.   Right or wrong, it was the way.   They came by later and corrected the mistake with an ammendment.  \n\nIf it was so imperfect, why is it copied all over the world?  Why have there been so few ammendments made??\n\nLess then 100 ammendments to any social fabric for as long as we have existed is amazing.  and we arent even 1/2 to 100 ....
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Is it our right to question/challenge? or is it our duty? What do you really think our leaders do with all of the insults that are thrown their way? Do they go home and seriously contemplate about whether the people have a point? Or do they stand up and dust themselves off and blow off the criticism completely? Are we really heard? Or do we just gain satisfaction knowing we've had our "say?" \n\nOk thank god I didn't get deducted 5 points for each of those questions I just asked!!\n\nI guess my point is......yes, it is just par for the course. And people will say what they want to say and I suppose the ammendment to the constitution gave us that right. And if this is stated in our constitution, how could that possibly be unpatriotic or Un-American?? \n\nDoes it do us much good in the long run? *shrugs* Probably not.....but it is a right given to us by our forefathers. So have at it!! :) \n\nEnjoyed your question! I have a similar question posted on my profile.....would love your opinion. :)
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New Preamble To The Constitution\n\n"We, the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetter's.  We hold these truths to be self evident:  that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights."\n\nARTICLE I:  You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth.  More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing you anything.\n\nARTICLE II:  You do not have the right to never be offended.  This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone- not just you!  You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.\n\nARTICLE III:  You do not have the right to be free from harm.  If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful, do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and your relatives independently wealthy. \n\nARTICLE IV:  You do not have the right to free food and housing.  Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.\n\nARTICLE V:  You do not have the right to free healthcare.  That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, you are just not interested in public healthcare.\n\nARTICLE VI:  You do not have the right to physically harm other people.  If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.\n\nARTICLE VII:  You do not have the right to the possessions of others.  If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.\n\nARTICLE VIII:  You do not have the right to a job.  All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.\n\nARTICLE IX:  You do not have the right to happiness.  Being an American means that you have the right to to PURSUE happiness, which by they way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.\n\nARTICLE X:  This is an English speaking country.  We don't care where you are from, English is our language.  Learn it or go back to wherever you came from.\n\nARTICLE XI:  You do not have the right to change our history or heritage.  This country was founded on the belief of one true GOD.  And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution.  The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it...TOUGH.
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Congrats on coming out!!...Although I totally agree with gay people being allowed to marry, we have to examine the political climate of what we're dealing with.  Anytime another group is pushed into a corner they are gonna be on the defensive.  This is what's happening with gay marriage.  Christians (being riled up by the Republicans) feel it's an attack on the "sanctity" of marriage.  I won't even try to get into all the ironies of that statement, but it is in fact how they feel.  The gay community feels that a fundamental right is being taken away and so the push for legalized marriage intensifies.  \n\nThe only solution for this situation is for the gay community to back off for "marriage" and to push for civil unions.  Having all the same legal rights, benefits, and legal consequences (divorce) as marriage..but not calling it marriage.  This would be a true separation of church and state, it would ease the Christians minds of marriage being on the attack and essentially take away any arguing points on the issue. It would allow the gay community to benefit form what straight people have been enjoying for centuries.\n\nUnfortunately we live in such a political charged atmosphere that such compromises have to made to get a solution.  It isn't necessarily right...but it's the best way for us to realistically achieve our goal of legal rights.  If the marriage push continues by the gay community it's only going to cause increased tensions  and our ability to enjoy equal rights will be a long time away.
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I'm all for equal rights. What I'm against is special rights, like quotas or giving advantages in admissions & hiring based on race. Those types of things violate the equal protection clause. Political correctness has long ago reached the point of violating the 1st amendment.
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It's OK, but I would start by introducing the topic. "The idea of requiring potential voters to take and pass a test before being allowed to vote is a controversial one. My team and I concur that this is an unfair requirement which violates many American's constitutional rights."
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I think the word marriage applys to male and female...they should call it a civil union,,,,, but I am no way against it...no matter\nwhat they call it...they are people just like us....and to the rest of the world stop hating everyone please.
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yes! it is so unconstitutional! its just like the alien and sedition acts of the past! remove it now!
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The law should be upheld as it stands... Church and state SHOULD STAY separated. The constitution clearly states that ALL men are created equal... Not STRAIGHT men are created equal. I think EVERYONE should get a chance to marry the person of their choosing and it's prejudice to say they can't. It's unfair. What if the world were based on homosexual relationships and the heterosexuals weren't allowed to marry? They would feel the SAME way about it. People who believe that marriage is only a union for heterosexuals are extreme bigots and shouldn't be allowed to have a say in it.
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I believe that same gender marriages should be allowed and I am happily married and not cheating on my spouse.But I do agree with you. Divorce and adultry are blatant attacks on marriage so they should be banned to if they are going to use that arguement against same sex unions.
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No!!! Making it illegal to marry outside of your race is going against so many bills and acts it's not even funny! Who ever told you this is very ignorant!
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When hate-mongering 'christian' bigots stop campaigning against basic equal rights.  \nWhen you, and others like you, start demanding that your representatives remove all barriers to two people in love being able to marry.\nWhen New York upholds the founding principle of the separation of church and state this country was founded on.\n\nIn short, hopefully soon!  :o)
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I think it's a great idea.\n\nThe only real problem I have with homosexual marriage is that once you change the definition of marriage the freakshows will start coming out and demanding their right to marry animals and shoes and pieces of land ... how do you make the legislation so that consenting adults can marry but they have to marry other people. You know that as soon as you allow homosexual marriage but say it has to be between two people some guy is gonna sue for his right to marry a hole in a watermelon. The madness will never stop.
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i am an american citizen married to a guatemalan. i understand how you feel. some people are not willing to accept change and some are just miserable people who dont like anyone outside their own race. my husband and i face plenty of racist remarks but its my life so i try to ignore it. as long as you arent hurting anyone here, i say let immigrants work. we all are here trying to live and take care of the people we love. no matter what race you are we all have rights as humans.