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Originally Posted by alansmithee
Actually, most of the recent laws that were challenged were upheld. Honestly, what's the big deal about "discriminating" against someone's actions? They don't like the negativity, then quit having sex with people of your own sex. Simple as that.
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Well, first, you are discriminating against a hereditary trait which is physical, at least by the standards of the US Supreme Court and thier doctors which has ruled very consistantly in the past on this (before marriage was even an issue). The two very public cases were Cracker Barrel for hiring and promotion practices and Coors beer for discrimination in distribution policies.
I understand the religious ramifications and why the church can't back off of the sin thing. Too invested, no graceful exit from the issue for them. But I know that my attractions and sexual drives are not up for negotiation. No one could kidnap me and program me into being attracted to men. It's not a choice for me and it never was. Frankly, anyone who argues it is a choice towards perversion, I am curious when in your life did you chose normal? Did you have a point that it was up in the air but your bible showed you the way? Sexuality is as ingrained into me (as with my gay friends) as the fact that I am right handed or can't dunk a basketball. Does that make sense to you?
Anyway, that's law - if it's physical you can't treat differently based on that characteristic. No privilages excluded (tax savings, medical, property rights) and equal opportunity in the workplace. It's what they call a protected class, much like your religion. And you know what? Love is a good thing. Screw the sanctity of marriage - that dissolved with Henry VIII when the church found it convenient and profitable to let him slide. Let's protect the sanctity of falling in love for people. And if in your heart of hearts you think that Brittany Spear's 11 hour marriage (easy example) is more credible and deserving of respect than my friends who have been together, monogomous, supportive and happy for 20 years based on genitalia - than I can't imagine what love means to you.
So, that is why the Supreme Court can't touch this case. Precedent has been set, by the current Justices nonetheless. Their here, their queer, get used to it.