The right's dangerous legal argument

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The right's dangerous legal argument
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Thu, 03-05-2009 - 9:46pm

Appearing for the supporters of Prop 8, Kenneth Starr, the former Whitewater prosecutor, said the people hold the right to modify the state constitution by adding or subtracting protections for civil rights.


Court appears ready to uphold Prop. 8



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Registered: 01-07-2009
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 9:00pm

Yes, he should have been allowed to visit - and if they had been allowed to marry he would have been the spouse and thereby family and would have been allowed under the hospital's rules. We could change millions of little rules such as those of the hospital, or we can change one big one - the right to marry. Which do you think would be more effective? More cost effective? More 'compassionate'?

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Registered: 02-20-2009
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 9:01pm

"That is part of the system. You haven't seen anyone successfully challenge the court's right to rule. The only recourse is to amend, otherwise the power exists."


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Registered: 02-20-2009
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 9:20pm

Well, there you have it.

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Registered: 02-20-2009
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 9:22pm

"Really? I cannot say what I wish, within the usual reasonable accepted legal bounds?"


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Registered: 02-20-2009
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 9:25pm

"I see, running an ad is your only vehicle of speech? Nothing stopping you from ranting all you wish in other ways."


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Registered: 08-31-2008
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 9:46pm

Thanks! I love being right - with teenagers in the house it doesn't happen that often anymore . That's actually my post in response to yours.

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It's a straw man, because no one can say anyone, regardless of gender, is equally skilled in all areas.

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Registered: 02-20-2009
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 10:11pm
You're right.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2008
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 10:47pm

Really? How so?

And I quote: "Because the false claims of a certain movement that both genders are equally skilled at all tasks is known to be trash by those more reasoned."

How is this not a straw man? Please elaborate in you "more reasoned" way?

BTW- I've conceded wet nurse, surrogate, NFL offensive and defensive lineman, and sperm donor.

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Registered: 02-20-2009
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 10:59pm
"Please elaborate in you "more reasoned" way?

BTW- I've conceded wet nurse, surrogate, NFL offensive and defensive lineman, and sperm donor."


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Registered: 08-31-2008
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 11:13pm

I'm done. It was a metaphoric list in case you missed my vailed attempt at humor.


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