Dear California, Arizona, and Florida people:

**Crazyswordsman** · 08-03-2008, 12:39 AM

The radical religious right decided to put an anti-gay marriage constitutional amendment on the ballots this November. And it seems that either people are anti-gay marriage or just don't care. Show that your states aren't right wing extremist states. Support civil rights and justice and vote against these amendments which will enshrine discrimination into your state's constitution. -CSM

Robotazy · 08-03-2008, 11:02 AM

That goes for you too lurkers!

If you lurkers guys live in the states described in this topic, then you must spread the news!

Or something like that.

Speed · 08-03-2008, 01:52 PM

FOR THE CONSTITUTION!!!

**Loot** · 08-03-2008, 02:22 PM

But, CSM, the Bible clearly states that homosexuality is a sin. It's right there next to the part about stoning the gays.

I'm questioning if people should bother getting married in the first place. Yeah, I'll support same-sex marriage if it comes down to my state, but I'm seeing marriage these days as more of a status symbol than anything.

**Crazyswordsman** · 08-03-2008, 08:24 PM

^Didn't South Dakota already ban it (question mark) -CSM

ZeldaGirl · 08-03-2008, 09:14 PM

They tried this last time around too, but Arizonans voted against it.

Here's to hoping they do it again.

Swordmaster Link · 08-03-2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L007 is Undecided

But, CSM, the Bible clearly states that homosexuality is a sin. It's right there next to the part about stoning the gays.

I'm questioning if people should bother getting married in the first place. Yeah, I'll support same-sex marriage if it comes down to my state, but I'm seeing marriage these days as more of a status symbol than anything.

Uh, not to mention the multitude of legal benefits...

Joker · 08-03-2008, 10:13 PM

I say let them feel the misery of marriage like all the rest of us

They can see the sig if they have any problems with my opinion

**Crazyswordsman** · 08-03-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeldaGirl

They tried this last time around too, but Arizonans voted against it.

Here's to hoping they do it again.

I think you can vote this time. So make it happen. -CSM

PK FIRE! · 08-03-2008, 10:45 PM

Bah nothing's fun unless you exclued someone. [/sarcasem]

Isn't the term "Marriage " causing the problem in the frist place? Just call it a "Civil union" and be done with it.

- You stupid dog!

ZeldaGirl · 08-03-2008, 11:07 PM

The problem is that "marriage" gets recognized with more benefits even when you boil it down, it's mostly a religious union. Civil unions would be best, but only if they apply to everyone. Basically, marriage has more benefits and is considered a universal thing, where as Civil Unions only really apply to the state.

Here's some more information:

FactCheck.org: What Is a Civil Union?

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-03-2008, 11:17 PM

Well, government marriage is only for the state anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swordmaster Link

Uh, not to mention the multitude of legal benefits...

Indeed. And the religious relevance to many as well.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Metal Man · 08-04-2008, 12:43 AM

It won't really go anywhere here in California. Too many people to vote against it.

I mean, they only made it as a kneejerk against the sudden allowance of it here.

**Crazyswordsman** · 08-04-2008, 06:22 AM

^^^But you're still gonna vote it down, right? -CSM

ZeldaGirl · 08-04-2008, 12:34 PM

Well yes, but you don't need to badger me about it. >_>

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-04-2008, 04:34 PM

^This.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

LinkManDX · 08-05-2008, 10:57 AM

Marriage is a state issue, not a national one.

**Crazyswordsman** · 08-05-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinkManDX... FACE

Marriage is a church issue, not a governmental one.

I'm not going to say it. -CSM

John Galt · 08-07-2008, 12:40 PM

There are many battles worth fighting, but fighting for or against gay marriage isn't worthwhile in my book.

Rainbow Dash · 08-07-2008, 02:42 PM

but gay people are icky

08-03-2008, 12:39 AM	#1
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	Dear California, Arizona, and Florida people: The radical religious right decided to put an anti-gay marriage constitutional amendment on the ballots this November. And it seems that either people are anti-gay marriage or just don't care. Show that your states aren't right wing extremist states. Support civil rights and justice and vote against these amendments which will enshrine discrimination into your state's constitution. -CSM

08-03-2008, 11:02 AM	#2
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	That goes for you too lurkers! If you lurkers guys live in the states described in this topic, then you must spread the news! Or something like that.

08-03-2008, 01:52 PM	#3
Speed Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: If there's a bright center to the universe I'm on the planet it's farthest from Gender: Posts: 3,747 Thanks: 1,598 Thanked 320 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1	FOR THE CONSTITUTION!!!

08-03-2008, 02:22 PM	#4
Loot Apparently I'm a mod? Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 13,208 Thanks: 236 Thanked 1,237 Times in 659 Posts	But, CSM, the Bible clearly states that homosexuality is a sin. It's right there next to the part about stoning the gays. I'm questioning if people should bother getting married in the first place. Yeah, I'll support same-sex marriage if it comes down to my state, but I'm seeing marriage these days as more of a status symbol than anything.

08-03-2008, 08:24 PM	#5
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	^Didn't South Dakota already ban it (question mark) -CSM

08-03-2008, 09:14 PM	#6
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	They tried this last time around too, but Arizonans voted against it. Here's to hoping they do it again.

08-03-2008, 10:13 PM	#8
Joker Lord of Vampires / God of Vengeance Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Planet of Eternal Darkness Gender: Posts: 11,117 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 580 Times in 364 Posts Blog Entries: 6	I say let them feel the misery of marriage like all the rest of us They can see the sig if they have any problems with my opinion

08-03-2008, 10:45 PM	#10
PK FIRE! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: On the run. Gender: Posts: 9,544 Thanks: 175 Thanked 150 Times in 120 Posts	Bah nothing's fun unless you exclued someone. [/sarcasem] Isn't the term "Marriage " causing the problem in the frist place? Just call it a "Civil union" and be done with it. - You stupid dog!

08-03-2008, 11:07 PM	#11
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	The problem is that "marriage" gets recognized with more benefits even when you boil it down, it's mostly a religious union. Civil unions would be best, but only if they apply to everyone. Basically, marriage has more benefits and is considered a universal thing, where as Civil Unions only really apply to the state. Here's some more information: FactCheck.org: What Is a Civil Union?

08-04-2008, 12:43 AM	#13
Metal Man Fairy-Slaying Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: 1592 Miles Away From Here Gender: Posts: 18,062 Thanks: 148 Thanked 683 Times in 482 Posts	It won't really go anywhere here in California. Too many people to vote against it. I mean, they only made it as a kneejerk against the sudden allowance of it here.

08-04-2008, 06:22 AM	#14
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	^^^But you're still gonna vote it down, right? -CSM

08-07-2008, 02:42 PM	#20
Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,401 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	but gay people are icky

08-04-2008, 12:34 PM	#15
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	Well yes, but you don't need to badger me about it. >_>

08-04-2008, 04:34 PM	#16
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	^This. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

08-05-2008, 10:57 AM	#17
LinkManDX Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Because political usernames ftw Gender: Posts: 3,582 Thanks: 297 Thanked 266 Times in 156 Posts	Marriage is a state issue, not a national one.

08-07-2008, 12:40 PM	#19
John Galt Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Little Ireland Gender: Posts: 490 Thanks: 20 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	There are many battles worth fighting, but fighting for or against gay marriage isn't worthwhile in my book.