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In reply to the discussion: Gay Texas judge refuses to wed straight couples [View all]Kellerfeller
(397 posts)29. The fact that it is not a required duty
makes it a lot easier to stomach. I did miss that part. If it is an expected duty, then it is a concern.
But to first answer your question, yes, I can support gay and lesbian couples to marry if marriage is truly equal and other forms of marriage between consenting humans is allowed.
If you can only support a position that is popular and "strong", then you really aren't interested in equality, just your own little niche of equality (not you personally, of course). I don't care to be popular. I prefer to stand for what is fair, right, logical , and consistent.
If you do not support plural marriage, you are the bigoted one.
THe burden is on you then to defend not allowing plural families to marry.
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I know you are ppr'd, but by "traditional" do you mean between people of the same skin color or
uppityperson
Feb 2012
#44
You ARE going to bring up man-on-dog and box turtles any minute now, aren't you?
2ndAmForComputers
Feb 2012
#40
I see it rather as a judge who is simply applying a consistent ethical standard...
LanternWaste
Feb 2012
#6
Screw that. Each and everybody who voted for Prop H8 and similar abominations is a bigot. PERIOD.
2ndAmForComputers
Feb 2012
#36
K&R. I suppose, in theory, she could argue that constitutional law prohibits her from discriminatin
closeupready
Feb 2012
#8