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Old 06-01-2009, 03:18 PM
 
Location: Seattle Area
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Monday he supports gays being able to marry but believes states, not the federal government, should make the decision.
"I think, you know, freedom means freedom for everyone," Cheney said in a speech at the National Press Club. "I think people ought to be free to enter into any kind of union they wish, any kind of arrangement they wish."
Cheney, who has a gay daughter, said marriage has always been a state issue.


Cheney on gay marriage: 'Freedom for everyone'
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Old 06-01-2009, 03:21 PM
 
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The most intelligent thing the man has ever said.

Bravo Cheney.
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Old 06-01-2009, 03:21 PM
 
Location: Mississauga
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Odd Cheney supports gay marriage and Obama doesn't. I'm sure Obama's mind would change if one of his daughters was a Lesbian.

One thing I like about this is that it does put a focus on the fact that you can't label someone red or blue - you are always going to get a melting pot..when it comes right down to it.

But.. i agree Bravo Dick Cheney!!
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Old 06-01-2009, 03:24 PM
 
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Odd Cheney supports gay marriage and Obama doesn't. I'm sure Obama's mind would changed if one of his daughters was a Lesbian.

One thing I like about this is that it does put a focus on the fact that you can't label someone red or blue - you are always going to get a melting pot..

But.. i agree Bravo Dick Cheney!!
I think that having a gay or lesbian child changes things for many, many people...
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Old 06-01-2009, 03:25 PM
 
Location: Mississauga
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I think that having a gay or lesbian child changes things for many, many people...
Agreed! I wish everyone would have the heart to realize that
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Old 06-01-2009, 03:29 PM
 
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How does Newt feel about his sis? He has had at least three marriages himself.
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Old 06-01-2009, 03:35 PM
 
Location: um....guess
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I think that having a gay or lesbian child changes things for many, many people...
Unfortunately, in many cases it causes parents to disown their kids. So Cheney actually said this....pigs just flew.
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Old 06-01-2009, 03:40 PM
 
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Odd Cheney supports gay marriage and Obama doesn't. I'm sure Obama's mind would change if one of his daughters was a Lesbian.

One thing I like about this is that it does put a focus on the fact that you can't label someone red or blue - you are always going to get a melting pot..
It just goes to show that love can even soften what's left of Darth Cheney's heart.
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Old 06-01-2009, 03:43 PM
 
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Good for Cheney.
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Old 06-01-2009, 03:44 PM
 
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Unfortunately, in many cases it causes parents to disown their kids. So Cheney actually said this....pigs just flew.
I am well aware that parents disowning their gay kids unfortunately happens all too often.
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