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Originally Posted by FoolThemAll
I've argued it before, but I don't consider opponents to gay marriage automatically bigoted. I've met at least a few who seem to oppose it genuinely on the grounds that traditional marriage will be damaged, and I've seen studies cited. Ultimately, I deem it far-fetched and wholly unconvincing. But if I did believe that gay marriage was a threat to the stability of traditional marriage, I'd be hesistant in supporting it. Now, it's certainly possible that bigoted feelings lie below this visible explanation, but I'm not going to assume it. In some cases, in fact, I'm convinced that there isn't bigotry.
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There have been studies that find that homosexual equality will damage traditional marriage? Somehow that sounds more like a study of opinion, as "damage" to traditional marriage is in the eye of the beholder. I, personally, would be interested in seeing the particulars of said studies, if it isn't a bother to you.
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And then there's my belief that people against homosexual activity aren't necessarily bigots, but that's getting a bit too far off-topic.
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That's your call.
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Whoa. Which part of your wife? That's freaky.
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Arg. Grammar is a bitch. My wife and I have many friends who are openly gay. We sometimes go on double dates with them. To my wife and I, it seems no different than any other relationship. We don't believe this because we are trying not to be bigots, but because we just automatically believe it. No one ever had to teach me that all people are created equal. It makes sense.