Gay Marriage

[Jorddyn]

Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Iowa (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30027685).

I :love: my state. At least until the protests start, and the evangelicals try to get a constitutional amendment banning it.

[ViridianAsp]

Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Iowa (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30027685).

I :love: my state. At least until the protests start, and the evangelicals try to get a constitutional amendment banning it.

I fail to see how it's just protestants, I'm sure they'll be some catholic people who feel the same way.

[Trouble]

I fail to see how it's just protestants, I'm sure they'll be some catholic people who feel the same way.

You're generalizing too. Not all protestants are evangelicals.

[Jorddyn]

Not all evangelicals are protestants. Not all protestants are evangelicals.

Small "E".

[ViridianAsp]

You're generalizing too. Not all protestants are evangelicals.

Majority of them are, but you are right not all of them are. :) It's good to see that this is passing somewhere, as they couldn't get it to stick here...

In SAN FRANCISCO of all places.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

I wonder if tax laws are amended to account for same sex marriages.

[ElanthianSiren]

Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Iowa (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30027685).

I :love: my state. At least until the protests start, and the evangelicals try to get a constitutional amendment banning it.

IMO it's about time for the govnt to get out of the business of sanctioning marriage. Until they can figure that out though, yay for Iowa, Connecticut, and Mass!

Still amazed at California whenever it comes up in conversation.

[Fallen]

I really don't get why the religious people care so much. If you think someone is going to burn in hell, let them burn.

[AnticorRifling]

I really don't get why the religious people care so much. If you think someone is going to burn in hell, let them burn. One of the cornerstones is the self imposed responsability to save others from themselves duh.

[Fallen]

One of the cornerstones is the self imposed responsability to save others from themselves duh.

That sounds an awful lot like effort.

[Jorddyn]

One of the cornerstones is the self imposed responsability to save others from themselves duh.

Allows them to shift focus from their own lives to the evilness of others', and thus allows them to feel superior, righteous, and going-to-heaven-ish.

[radamanthys]

Or, theres a plethora of closeted individuals who turn towards the religion in order to attempt to squelch their own feelings. Mingling with other like-minded haters helps them repress and feel better about their gayness.

[g++]

Or, theres a plethora of closeted individuals who turn towards the religion in order to attempt to squelch their own feelings. Mingling with other like-minded haters helps them repress and feel better about their gayness.

So ..you're saying...people against gay marriage are self hating gays who have joined far right religious organizations? I cant tell if you're being sarcastic.

[Jorddyn]

So ..you're saying...people against gay marriage are self hating gays who have joined far right religious organizations? I cant tell if you're being sarcastic.

No, he's saying there are people against gay marriage who are self hating gays who have joined far right religious organizations.

Big difference.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

IMO it's about time for the govnt to get out of the business of sanctioning marriage. Until they can figure that out though, yay for Iowa, Connecticut, and Mass!

Still amazed at California whenever it comes up in conversation.

So long as we have Federal and State tax laws, I'm ok with Government involvement in any civil union. Unless they make it so that there are no unique rules for those married versus those not married.

[Khariz]

I fail to see how it's just protestants, I'm sure they'll be some catholic people who feel the same way.

Just an FYI...he didn't say protestants. He said protests. The word evangelicals followed.

[CrystalTears]

Just an FYI...he didn't say protestants. He said protests. The word evangelicals followed.Just an FYI.. Jorddyn is a she. :)

[Liagala]

So long as we have Federal and State tax laws, I'm ok with Government involvement in any civil union. Unless they make it so that there are no unique rules for those married versus those not married.

I'm not sure what you mean by that. There are always unique tax rules for married people vs not married. It's called filing status (married filing joint/single vs single or HoH).

[g++]

I'm not sure what you mean by that. There are always unique tax rules for married people vs not married. It's called filing status (married filing joint/single vs single or HoH).

Yah we had this thread 5 months ago, its like deja vu actually except Super Hobbit is the one about to get pwned by Jordynn instead of me this time.

[Jorddyn]

Yah we had this thread 5 months ago, its like deja vu actually except Super Hobbit is the one about to get pwned by Jordynn instead of me this time.

I'm going to have to give up posting is this is truly the reputation I have. Ok, maybe not.

Really depends what SHM is saying. If he's saying "I'm ok with man-woman married couples to have tax perks related to being married*, but not ok with same sex married couples having the same perks", yea, I'll take issue. If he's saying "There are laws that need to be addressed to acommodate same sex couples, as they specifically mention husband and wife or man and woman", I honestly don't know if there are or not, and this is a logical statement with which I take no issue.

*There really are few, if any. Regarding income tax, most couples would be better off not married - even more so with one filing head of household if children are present. The exception to that would be if one is a stay at home parent. Regarding SS, there is definitely a perk, as if one dies, the other is entitled to the higher of the two's SS.

[Nieninque]

I think its good. I just think they could have picked more photogenic lezzers for their news article.

[Keller]

I think its good. I just think they could have picked more photogenic lezzers for their news article.

It is Iowa.

The photogenic lezzers are (1) in LA making movies and (2) my imagination making movies.

[ElanthianSiren]

So long as we have Federal and State tax laws, I'm ok with Government involvement in any civil union. Unless they make it so that there are no unique rules for those married versus those not married.

Sorry, I didn't describe well. I was on my way out. Step 1: civil union for those in a partnership desiring "marriage" in the state's laws. File your paperwork with your state for taxes etc. The state says "yep, you're both human, go on through."

Step 2: go to your ascribed religion and say "I'd like to get married." Pay them and be recognized by them as being married by them.

[Gan]

I second the motion that G should get out of sanctioning marriage, except in cases of someone trying to marry a non-human.

[radamanthys]

No, he's saying there are people against gay marriage who are self hating gays who have joined far right religious organizations.

Big difference.

Ding ding ding. You got it.

There's women who do the same thing- they love the cock too much, so they turn to a religion that tells them not to. I love these women. Often.

[Latrinsorm]

Iowa Zach ten bucks.

Why would Jesus design someone to remember pointless Saved by the Bell scenes?

[Tisket]

I fail to see how it's just protestants, I'm sure they'll be some catholic people who feel the same way.

Not as many as one would think: http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?t=41602

Anyway, Mormons are the ones I'd worry about...

Aaaannnd cue ClydeR:

"Didn't anyone tell you? This law will clearly pave the way for pig/human marriages. All the smart people say so."

[Back]

I think its good. I just think they could have picked more photogenic lezzers for their news article.

stereotypist

[Nieninque]

stereotypist

Knob.

[Tisket]

stereotypist

Backlash, seriously, the list of reasons that you should post less could be written in 4 point font and still circle the Earth five times.

[Back]

Backlash, seriously, the list of reasons that you should post less could be written in 4 point font and still circle the Earth five times.

I have two words for you that each have a vowel (hint: they are the same) accompanied by 4 consonants.

Care to take a guess?

[Tisket]

I have two words for you that each have a vowel (hint: they are the same) accompanied by 4 consonants.

Care to take a guess?

I'm sure it's got a "fuck" and a "you" in it somewhere. Implied if nothing else.

[Back]

I'm sure it's got a "fuck" and a "you" in it somewhere. Implied if nothing else.

Bzzt!

I am flattered.

What do you tell someone to do when they talk too much?

[Tisket]

Depends on the speaker. Anyone else (without the IQ of a chimpanzee) I'd tell to carry on.

[Back]

Shut up.

[Tisket]

You ought to try being funny sometime. I mean, we get a lot of laughs when you DON'T try, so why not give it a go?

[Back]

I prefer being not you. But thanks for the advice.

[Tisket]

I prefer that too.

[Back]

Kiss kiss peace.

[Tisket]

You should probably stop while you still have intact genitalia.

[Back]

No fear.

[Jorddyn]

"Didn't anyone tell you? This law will clearly pave the way for pig/human marriages. All the smart people say so."

I'll worry about this as soon as a pig gets a birth certificate and can enter into a legal contract.

[Back]

Bacon... yum.

[Jorddyn]

Bacon... yum.

And there is the #1 reason pigs will never be given the same legal rights as humans. Where would we get bacon?!?

[Back]

And there is the #1 reason pigs will never be given the same legal rights as humans. Where would we get bacon?!?

hufu?

[Tisket]

I'll worry about this as soon as a pig gets a birth certificate and can enter into a legal contract.

Obviously I need a remedial course in using italics...

[Jorddyn]

Obviously I need a remedial course in using italics...

You're logical enough, I knew you weren't serious :)

[Tisket]

I would hope anyone seeing me attribute the comment to ClydeR would've realized as much.