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Gay/Lesbian

New York Must Recognize Gay Marriage In Other States: Court

First off, you are supporting religious discrimination, although you may disagree. You are also claiming that parts of the U.S. Constitution should not apply to U.S. Citizens. I hope you understand that if you say it is ok for me to be treated less fairly under the law, then by extension, I have the same right to do that to you. However, being a good U.S. Citizen I would never attempt to treat your church or your personal religious beliefs differently under the law. I would also never vote to deny you or your family certain inalienable rights that are found in the U.S. Constitution. If you are confused, I am not surprised. I think you are basically simply falling for "political correctness" claimed by certain special interest groups that have an agenda to prop themselves up as power brokers. I pity you. I will make one3 single attempt to educate you. The U.S. Constitution states the following: We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.... 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 XIV Section 1. 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. http://www.law.cor nell.edu/constitut ion/constitution.o verview.html I guess you never understood that you have objections with the U.S. Constitution.  (Sunday | post #22)

Gay/Lesbian

New York Must Recognize Gay Marriage In Other States: Court

You reminded me of something I heard this week on TV. It was from the show "Criminal Minds" It's a quote by Ayn Rand. When I first heard it I immediately thought of the people like you who I encounter on a daily basis, both on this forum and in my everyday life. I don't think you will be amused, but then, I don't really care. I find people such as yourself a sad reflection of what this country can create. But I have hope because I know you are in the growing minority. Enjoy your hate. We are much stronger than you are. “Reason is not automatic. Those who deny it cannot be conquered by it. Do not count on them. Leave them alone.”-Ayn Rand  (Sunday | post #21)

Gay/Lesbian

If gays serve openly, will straights want to?

“Reason is not automatic. Those who deny it cannot be conquered by it. Do not count on them. Leave them alone.” -Ayn Rand  (Sunday | post #7)

Gay/Lesbian

PA Senator Eichelberger: 'We're Allowing Gay Couples to Exist'

Reason is not automatic. Those who deny it cannot be conquered by it. Do not count on them. Leave them alone.” -Ayn Rand  (Sunday | post #29)

Gay/Lesbian

The messengers of God can't get arrested in this town

Reason is not automatic. Those who deny it cannot be conquered by it. Do not count on them. Leave them alone.” -Ayn Rand  (Sunday | post #24)

Gay/Lesbian

Texas kid beaten with metal pole, entirely preventable

The adults who turned a deaf ear should also be charged. They have blood on their hands too. (Much like celibateOne does). To CO: I guess when someone attacks you it is your fault. I'll keep that in mind next time you complain about being treated unfairly. You seem to carry a double standard there.  (Sunday | post #25)

Gay/Lesbian

Texas kid beaten with metal pole, entirely preventable

Celibate one didn't "imply" anything. They stated very clearly that they believed this child had it coming. They completely excuse the adults involved who willfully refused to protect a child from harm (a felony even in Texas). CelibateOne has shown their true colors in religious training and ethics.  (Sunday | post #24)

Gay/Lesbian

If gays serve openly, will straights want to?

I have also wondered about that myself. I also want to remind everyone that our troops already serve alongside openly gay and lesbians form the armed forces of our allies. That doesn't seem to have had much impact on "unit morale" has it? And I doubt it has affected enlistment much either.  (Tuesday Nov 17 | post #2)

Gay/Lesbian

Gay couples blast federal Defense of Marriage Act

Let's face it. DOMA was a money maker for the conservatives. But that didn't make it Constitutionally correct. It's time for our lawmakers to repeal this travesty. But if they refuse to have the courage to do so, we will gladly work to do it for them through the courts.  (Tuesday Nov 17 | post #2)

Gay/Lesbian

The messengers of God can't get arrested in this town

And they weren't arrested either. Guess the whole "thought police" idea really is one big hoax.  (Tuesday Nov 17 | post #3)

Gay/Lesbian

Anti-Gay Effort Rejected: Voter initiative would violate Distri...

Wow. I needed a little good news today. Thank you D.C. Ethics committee. This is an important step forward in making equality for gay and lesbian couples a true reality. Perhaps this will mark the beginning of the end for the voter initiative mob rule. But I am certain that the anti-gay forces already have lawyers lined up to try to overturn this decision.  (Tuesday Nov 17 | post #2)