I am not the smartest guy around. I am also not stupid. I am new to topix as an editor and value any advice from more seasoned editors. I believe in equality, being polite, God, and that people can be basically nice if they want to. I distrust most politicians and rely on my own life and personal experience in deciding on issues. If it matters I am gay and HIV+. And my basic philosphy is summed up in the words spoken by Gandhi. "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind". Also from the I Ching: When two people are at one in their inmost hearts, they shatter even the strength of iron or bronze; and when two people understand each other in their inmost hearts, their words are sweet and strong like the fragrance of orchids.
Kern Co. supes refuse to ban gay marriage
Getting back on topic folks (topix is not a chat room btw), it appears that The Campaign for Children and Families does not care about law. They only care about pushing their agenda and ruless on everyone else. The law in California is that marriage is the legal right to all people. CCF does not want to accept that. They want to make their own laws, even if they conflict with State law. Kern County Board of Supervisors made the right decision in putting a stop to these tatics. (Wednesday Jul 9 | post #6)
Federal Marriage Amendment Re-introduced in Senate
The Constitution of the United States. Article IV Section 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And the Congress may by general laws prescribe the manner in which such acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. Section 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states. (therefore under federal law all states should recognise the marriages of same sex couple performed in MA and Ca) Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; (giving legal recognition to a definition of marriage held by only certain religions is unconstitutional) Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. (marriage is a right of the people. all people) Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. (denying legal recognition of same sex marriages violates all these parts of the Document that created this Nation. any questions?) (Sunday Jul 6 | post #1272)
NJ congressman changes position on gay marriage
Nope The Constitution of the United States. Article IV Section 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And the Congress may by general laws prescribe the manner in which such acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. Section 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states. (therefore under federal law all states should recognise the marriages of same sex couple performed in MA and Ca) Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; (giving legal recognition to a definition of marriage held by only certain religions is unconstitutional) Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. (marriage is a right of the people. all people) Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. (denying legal recognition of same sex marriages violates all these parts of the Document that created this Nation. any questions?) (Sunday Jul 6 | post #26)
Unitarian Universalists Back Gay, Immigrant Rights
As a UU myself, I am glad we have taken this public stand. The old joke goes that UU's believe in anything and nothing. That is not true. We have always affirmed that every human being be treated fairly and with dignity. We see value in the religions of others. All religious writings are considered a valid tool for spiritual growth. The difference is that we don't try to force our views onto others in a way that denies them personal freedom and insist that we are the only ones who know the will of God. (Sunday Jul 6 | post #2)
Federal Marriage Amendment Re-introduced in Senate
From the Constituion of the Uninted States of America (and not the bible or any other book from any religion): 14th Amendment: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. Article IV Section 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And the Congress may by general laws prescribe the manner in which such acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Article IV Section 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And the Congress may by general laws prescribe the manner in which such acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. Section 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. http://www.law.cor nell.edu/constitut ion/constitution.b illofrights.html#a mendmentix (Sunday Jul 6 | post #1180)
Federal Marriage Amendment Re-introduced in Senate
gracie935 wrote: You want to leave religion out of marriage, do ya? Gracie: Do you even listen to what you say? We are not the ones trying to change the Constitution and other laws to force our religious views on other people. On the one hand you want to claim marriage is a religious institution then you want only YOUR particular religion to get preference from the courts and the laws. BTW clergy from many different religions have been performing "marriages " for same sex couples for a long time. (Sunday Jul 6 | post #1168)
Federal Marriage Amendment Re-introduced in Senate
I did not say anything to the contrary. (Sunday Jul 6 | post #1164)
Can Anyone Give One Good Benefit Of Being "gay?"
That 100 Million in revenue that Pride brings to Toronto helps a lot of heterosexuals. Run the numbers you claim about us. If we are only 2% of the population, that leaves 98 Million for straight folks. (Sunday Jul 6 | post #534)
Can Anyone Give One Good Benefit Of Being "gay?"
Don't you think that all the money being raised to change state constitutions would also help? It is estimated that the anti-gay industry has raised over $26 MILLION this year to force their lifestyle onto everyone else. As for what I personally do to help other people, remember that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. The leader of the Boy Scouts of America get over $900,000 per year in salary. For a private not for profit group, that sounds like a pretty good profit to me. And that is only one person. On 9/11 thousands of gay men and lesbians mobilised to voluteer at hospitals to help people. In typical fashion you make absurd statements to justify your own evil habits and lifestyle. (Sunday Jul 6 | post #533)
Larry King Killed, Tragic Murder of Teen Sad 911 call
I am pretty sure not2easilyfooled was referring to the people doing the killing. (Saturday Jul 5 | post #4)
Former N.C. senator, vocal conservative
Sen. Helms was known around Capital Hill as Senator NO. He wanted us out of the UN. Sort of makes it hard for Bush to sell Un Resolutions on Iraq doesn't it. Jesse Helms never saw a Marine, a tank or a gun he didn't like. Well except the gay marines stationed at Arlington Cemetary. (Saturday Jul 5 | post #10)
Former N.C. senator, vocal conservative
I hardly think Thomas Jefferson would have held the many of the same views as Jesse Helms. Perhaps this is a sign from God. Another of America's most anti-gay conservative leaders dies. And on Independence Day? California legalises same sex marriage. The Boy Scouts get hit by a tornado. Jesse Helms dies on Independence day. I see a divine pattern here. (Saturday Jul 5 | post #9)
Larry King Killed, Tragic Murder of Teen Sad 911 call
With most of the focus now on "gay marriage", I want to remind people that when people like John McCain say homosexuality is immoral, there is a chance that someone somewhere will decide it is ok to murder a child or an adult simply because they might be gay or lesbian. Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it (Saturday Jul 5 | post #1)
Churches Preach for a 'Yes' Vote on Gay Marriage Ban
A few years back a judge in New York City levied a $100,000 a day fine against the catholic church over a case involving abortion. I forget the details but remember it happened. Speaking of RCC, let's remember also that they carry insurance to cover the cost of lawsuits for the priests that molested children. Many other "christain " churches carry similar policies. IMO homosexuals are far more moral than these churches or the insurance companies that sell these policies. How come there are no ballot initiatives to ban these insurance policies? Could it be the dirty little secret the "talibangelic als" don't want people to know about? (Saturday Jul 5 | post #13)
Churches Preach for a 'Yes' Vote on Gay Marriage Ban
just got out of bed with Royce and Nate and Clint and all those other guys I see. Aren't there any women in Pekin Ill? Or are you in some sort of monestary that has internet? (Saturday Jul 5 | post #12)
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