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Why, just because the Baptists are offended by it? Why should the Baptist definition of marriage be imposed on everyone? That's what will happen in most Southern states. Without Obergefell, Oklahoma for instance would probably never have legal gay marriage. There's also the issue of whether or not marriages performed in states that allow same-sex marriage should be recognized in those that don't.
As a single person, I have little interest in subsidizing someone else's sexual relationship, regardless of where they might like to put it and with whom.
I have even less patience for efforts to force Orwellian double-think on me in the form of a new definition for normal that doesn't classify things like homosexuality as abnormal or even unnatural.
If you want to be normal, do what other people are doing and use your genitalia in the manner nature intended.
If that doesn't suit your fancy, accept the fact that you are not part of the norm and that institutions created to serve that which is normal are simply not for you.
It doesn't matter what a majority of conservatives want. Most people support legal marijuana but the GOP is still fighting that in most of the country. What matters is what GOP politicians want and the fact most secular conservatives won't stand up to the theocrats because let's face it, Republicans would have a difficult time winning elections if it wasn't for having a lock on the evangelical vote.
I think you're wrong on this (as well as your original post). The big reason the GOP won't pass medical marijuana is due to money. The pharmaceuticals would lose out, and so would the lobbyists who represent them. The 'theocrats' don't have that huge amount of monetary influence. Really, really, same-sex marriage isn't going anywhere.
I think you're wrong on this (as well as your original post). The big reason the GOP won't pass medical marijuana is due to money. The pharmaceuticals would lose out, and so would the lobbyists who represent them. The 'theocrats' don't have that huge amount of monetary influence. Really, really, same-sex marriage isn't going anywhere.
Cory Booker has taken more phamaceutical money than likely anyone.
Tony Perkins is an incredibly influential character on the religious right. He speaks at many conservative events and is a heavy opponent of LGBTQ rights in all areas (not just marriage) and proponent of conversion therapy. His "Family Research Council" is an offshot of James Dobson's "Focus on the Family."
While I agree that not everyone who voted for Trump is anti-gay, most GOP politicians won't think twice about pandering to their virulently homophobic base.
Dark times are coming in this country for those who aren't white, straight, male, and fundamentalist Christian.
"Dark times?" I call raaaaaaacist! Apologize, please.
It would be highly unusual for the SCOTUS to overturn a previous ruling. Especially in a situation like this were, as other posters noted, there are only a tiny percentage of people affected, and there is little clamor to overturn gay marriage. I would have preferred the 'civil union' option, but this is really semantics. There are much bigger fish to fry for conservatives.
The ruling was fundamentally flawed and must be overturned. Same with Roe. Both of these issues should be legislated by the states, which is what will happen when they are overturned.
You want a woman's right to privacy adjudicated by the states rather than guaranteed by the Constitution?
Tony Perkins is an incredibly influential character on the religious right. He speaks at many conservative events and is a heavy opponent of LGBTQ rights in all areas (not just marriage) and proponent of conversion therapy. His "Family Research Council" is an offshot of James Dobson's "Focus on the Family."
While I agree that not everyone who voted for Trump is anti-gay, most GOP politicians won't think twice about pandering to their virulently homophobic base.
Dark times are coming in this country for those who aren't white, straight, male, and fundamentalist Christian.
It is a 10th amendment issue, that the federal government has no authority, to make legislation or a ruling in the matter.
Amend the US constitution with language to allow federal involvement, or violate the Constitution.
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Couldn't rep you again. Since that'll never happen though, we're stuck with benefits for all which, pay attention here OP, aren't going anywhere.
