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That is, in fact, how i define minority, however I would like to add that it is a socially defined group that is not in the majority. Farmers are not socially defined, and so aren't minorities.
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What does "socially defined" mean? And even if you exclude farmers, what about the others I mentioned? Many have no definition outside of a social context.
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Gay people can not get married,
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Wrong. They CAN get married.
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they can not visit their significant others in the hospital (because they're not officially family),
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Correct, and that should be changed.
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they are less likely to be allowed to adopt a child than a heterosexual couple,
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Correct. However, single individuals are also less likely adoption candidates, as well as less financially capable hetero couples. There's a link between all of those-they are assumed to be less than optimal for raising of children. The debate over the capability of homosexual couples to raise children as well as heterosexual couples is one that is still ongoing. And it isn't just limited to "bigots", there are many studies that tend to show it being more harmful, or the same.
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they do not inherit their SOs estate unless there's a specific statement in the will,
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So instead of filing for a marriage license, change your will.
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they can't make decisions about medical care of thier SO in case of an emergency.
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Living will will take care of that. And recent events are showing why EVERYONE who's over 18 should have one of these.
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I'm sure there are more...These are based merely on their choice of sexual partner, and not on any reasonable criteria, this is why it's comparable to the Jim Crow era.
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Age of consent, incest, polygamy, and beastiality laws are also based on your choice of sexual partner. Resonable criteria is vague, and can be redefined. I'm sure many pedophiles feel that age isn't reasonable criteria for discrimination. Are the above laws also similar to Jim Crow laws? No, becase Jim Crow laws are based on something you have no control of. That's why it's both ridiculous and offensive to compare the two.
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And, the Nazi's were leading gay people to the gas chamber, and I find it VERY offensive that you would joke about that.
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The Nazi's were leading almost everyone to the gas chamber. And nobody seems to care how offensive it is to link "gay rights" to the true civil rights struggles, why should I care about offending anyone either?
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Originally Posted by onesnowyowl
I would like to point out that the Constitution was created to protect the minority, and that is one of its key functions in our society.
If we fail to protect the minorities of this country because of our individual prejudices, we as a nation have failed our forefathers and their intentions for our great nation.
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It's obvious how much the forefathers cared about minorities. How many were slaveholders again?
And if gays need special protection, what about all the other manufactured minorities? I demand that anyone seen harrassing someone for being a "nerd" be immediately jailed for commiting a hate crime. And if you talk about a "dumb jock" you are commiting hate speech. Nudists also shoudn't be confined to colonies, they should have the same rights to go where they choose as anyone else. It's also about time that people stopped their bigoted persecution of polygamists, if someone chooses to have 10 SO's, it's their business. I also saw a uniquely arroma'd person get some nasty looks before, I think he should sue for harrasement. I also find my dress code at work to be too restrictive to my lifestyle choice, i'm more of a polo shirt-khaki type of person. My people have been oppressed by bigots for too long, it's time to recognize my right (and other's like me) to live how I choose. My employer had the nerve to write me up once for how I was dressed, I better get the ACLU here quick! My rights as a khaki'ed-American are being threatened!