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: 08-13-2008
Mon, 03-23-2009 - 4:54pm

Or homosexuals could be content with civil unions...and then everyone can go tend to their own business.


On one condition: the state only recognises civil unions for everyone.


Marriage becomes a ceremonial commitment


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Registered: 01-22-2009
Mon, 03-23-2009 - 6:43pm

~Or homosexuals could be content with civil unions...and then everyone can go tend to their own business~


Um, no, that's the "when pigs can fly" solution.

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Mon, 03-23-2009 - 8:53pm

"Is there a particular group where you feel I fail to support them as they work to overcome oppression?"


No that you mention it... Yes.

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Mon, 03-23-2009 - 8:55pm
" ...as a place open to all members of the public...

Can you find the key words in there? "


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Mon, 03-23-2009 - 8:57pm

"On property held open to *all* of the public, and as a result, for which they receive tax exempt status?


No can do, sorry. That ruling was proper."


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Mon, 03-23-2009 - 8:59pm

"Please point out where any church has been forced to perform any marriage it did not want to perform.

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Mon, 03-23-2009 - 9:03pm

The church has a right to refuse to rent to those they wish for religious reasons.

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Mon, 03-23-2009 - 9:05pm
The post was already given as to how it does infringe on the church.
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Mon, 03-23-2009 - 9:06pm
That's all that's needed. The lockstep is unmistakable.
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Mon, 03-23-2009 - 9:09pm

"if the Church wants to be truly separate, it needs to refrain from accepting state funds."


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