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I would like to extend my gratitude to the people of North Carolina for preserving the unique institution of marriage. Without marriage, our society will crumble. Children from broken families are statistically more likely to:
* be raised in poverty
* drop out of high school
* have trouble with the law
The primary purpose of Amendment 1 is to protect children by strengthening marriage. Redefining marriage to mean anything other than a man and a woman weakens the very institution of marriage. Marriage should not be regarded as an arbitrary condition, neither by homosexuals nor by heterosexuals. Arguments that distract from the main issue are attempts to ignore the importance of children in our society.
I am not surprised by the vicious slander hurled against supporters of this amendment, and specifically against Southerners and Christians. I do hope people responding to this topic refrain from launching diatribe, instead thoughtfully responding to points raised in rational discussion. Remember, this is not a religion vs. atheist position. It is a pro child position.
And I say to supporters on my own side.... Please refrain from smugness, even when it is hurled at you. People respond better to kindness. I have friends who I lived with years ago (before I knew their inclinations) caught up on the unhappy side of this issue. I still communicate with them, despite the fact they know my position and I know they consider themselves married now, despite the fact they aren't.
Me, I'm ashamed that North Carolina passed legislation that WEAKENS the "institution" of marriage and prevents two people who love each other from coming together in love. What a huge violation of equal rights. I want our government to focus on education and improving our economy. I don't want them in our bedrooms.
Yes, I live in NC, yes, I've been married a long time to my college sweetheart, and no, I'm neither gay nor a lesbian--but I DO believe in equality and love.
NC took a giant backward step with passing this amendment. I love my neighbors and want them to enjoy the same rights as anyone else when it comes to marriage.
These same arguments were used to support bans on inter-racial marriage....
Yep...and as Shep Smith..from FOX NEWS of all places...said himself; Republicans are going to find themselves on the wrong side of history on this one.
I live in New York State. Gay marriage is legal here. I am heterosexual male and married to a woman. Despite this huge "threat to marriage" that has been legalized here; we somehow still manage to have a strong, healthy, loving marriage! Go figure!
We used to live in NC, before this amendment was passed that was supposedly to "protect marriage".... and get this....we had a strong and happy marriage there too!
The primary purpose of Amendment 1 is to protect children by strengthening marriage. Redefining marriage to mean anything other than a man and a woman weakens the very institution of marriage.
This view seems totally arbitrary to me.
I can only assume it is rooted in some orthodox christian belief, despite the fact that the Christians I know think gay marriage should be legal.
I supported the amendment. We all have our own opinions and values. Theres no need degrade someone that has a different view from yours.
If you're ashamed of your state, there are states out there that support your views.
No, I'm not leaving the State I love...I'm staying and working to make it a state that's progressive and that welcomes and champions equality.
"Liberty and Justice For All"--to me, that means equality and equal rights for everyone. Banning marriages between loving people is not equality.
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