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Post by RS Davis on Mar 31, 2004 3:53:24 GMT -5
- Rick
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Post by dr snootch on Mar 31, 2004 8:54:01 GMT -5
Right on, Rick. Marriage is among the most personal and intimate of experiences (I'm guessing, never been married myself) and, for that reason alone, government should have nothing to do with it.
I don't understand what the big deal is. My lesbian cousin got married to her girlfriend several years ago and quickly got divorced, just like most heterosexual couples.
All the arguments against gay marriage, except the religious ones are quickly debunked by anyone with half a brain. I kind of have problems believing that many people really have a problem with it. I had begun to think we were living in a more evolved society. Guess some of us are, the rest must be on the slow train to enlightenment.
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Post by RS Davis on Mar 31, 2004 14:28:23 GMT -5
Right on, Rick. Marriage is among the most personal and intimate of experiences (I'm guessing, never been married myself) and, for that reason alone, government should have nothing to do with it. I don't understand what the big deal is. My lesbian cousin got married to her girlfriend several years ago and quickly got divorced, just like most heterosexual couples. All the arguments against gay marriage, except the religious ones are quickly debunked by anyone with half a brain. I kind of have problems believing that many people really have a problem with it. I had begun to think we were living in a more evolved society. Guess some of us are, the rest must be on the slow train to enlightenment. Thanks! John Todd IM'ed me today to ask if he could post it around the internet. - Rick |
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Post by outgirl on Apr 1, 2004 4:44:07 GMT -5
Well written. I was very moved.
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Post by outgirl on Apr 1, 2004 4:49:10 GMT -5
Right on, Rick. Marriage is among the most personal and intimate of experiences (I'm guessing, never been married myself) and, for that reason alone, government should have nothing to do with it. I don't understand what the big deal is. My lesbian cousin got married to her girlfriend several years ago and quickly got divorced, just like most heterosexual couples. All the arguments against gay marriage, except the religious ones are quickly debunked by anyone with half a brain. I kind of have problems believing that many people really have a problem with it. I had begun to think we were living in a more evolved society. Guess some of us are, the rest must be on the slow train to enlightenment. People seem to be having trouble with the word "marriage" Generally it seems people have no problem with the concept of civil unions and having the same rights and protections under the law. Just don't call it marriage. That seems to be an afront to God. |
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Post by whatever at work on Apr 1, 2004 7:16:48 GMT -5
People seem to be having trouble with the word "marriage" Generally it seems people have no problem with the concept of civil unions and having the same rights and protections under the law. Just don't call it marriage. That seems to be an afront to God. I agree with those thoughts; an affront to their idea of what god is, not those getting married. So sad it's even an issue here in the 2000s. |
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Post by outgirl on Apr 1, 2004 10:35:33 GMT -5
I agree with those thoughts; an affront to their idea of what god is, not those getting married. So sad it's even an issue here in the 2000s. I don't know. I have to say that I never thought I would see gay marriages become legal in my lifetime. Even just a few years ago, I would've said that.But now I really do believe that it will happen. Maybe not right away, but we have finally seen the courts ruling in our favor here and thats a big step. Of course now I DON'T HAVE A GIRLFRIEND. |
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Post by RS Davis on Apr 1, 2004 13:17:05 GMT -5
I don't know. I have to say that I never thought I would see gay marriages become legal in my lifetime. Even just a few years ago, I would've said that.But now I really do believe that it will happen. Maybe not right away, but we have finally seen the courts ruling in our favor here and thats a big step. Of course now I DON'T HAVE A GIRLFRIEND. I think it will be a reality within the next 10 years, actually, so get moving!  - Rick |
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Post by outgirl on Apr 3, 2004 18:50:29 GMT -5
I think it will be a reality within the next 10 years, actually, so get moving! - Rick I don 't know. I joke about needing a girlfriend but I really don't need another woman telling me what to do. Apparently, those are the one's that I seem to be attracted to. I just need a friend with benefits that knows when to go home. Not all wives are as cool as yours. |
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Post by RS Davis on Apr 4, 2004 4:00:53 GMT -5
I don 't know. I joke about needing a girlfriend but I really don't need another woman telling me what to do. Apparently, those are the one's that I seem to be attracted to. I just need a friend with benefits that knows when to go home. Not all wives are as cool as yours. Yeah, I hit the lotto, didn't I? - Rick |
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Post by RS Davis on Apr 4, 2004 4:01:57 GMT -5
Well written. I was very moved. It was better than Cats. I am going to read it again and again. ;D - Rick |
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Post by outgirl on Apr 5, 2004 9:13:34 GMT -5
It was better than Cats. I am going to read it again and again. ;D - Rick I don't really get the cat reference. I really did love it. It was well written and really personalized the issue. |
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Post by RS Davis on Apr 5, 2004 12:27:23 GMT -5
I don't really get the cat reference. I really did love it. It was well written and really personalized the issue. Thanks! The Cats thing was an old sketch from SNL because I don't take compliments well...  - Rick |
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