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Old 12-19-2008, 01:09 PM   #179 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Infinite_Loser View Post
A straight male can marry a female. A straight female can marry a male. A gay male can marry a female. A gay female can marry a male.

Conversely, a straight male cannot marry a male. A straight female cannot marry a female. A gay male cannot marry male. A gay female cannot marry a female.
No one is being discriminated against?

"Sorry, sir, you can't be recognized as having a long-term, monogamous relationship worthy of our blessing because you love a Jimmy instead of a Jenny. If you want to be accepted as such, you need to be less gay."

"But I'm gay."

"Then stop being gay."

"I'll stop being gay if you stop being straight."

"Fair enough, but this means it's impossible for you to ever be married."

"Look, I just want a spouse and a loving family just like everyone else. That's how I was raised."

"Sorry...we don't serve gays here."


Sure....

Marriage is a social act that legitimizes a relationship. By denying gays and lesbians this access, you send the message that the relationship is invalid.
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