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So it's a matter of definition of the word "family" then.


Because a single mother who has never been married but has three kids is still considered a 'family.'




I do not know how I got the 'States Rights' thread kidnapped to stricly 'Gay Rights' but so it goes.

My point is simple: I see nothing that makes this a 'civil rights' issue.

If the state votes to support Gay Marraige, the people have spoken.

If the state votes to oppose Gay Marraige, the people have spoken.

My studies in American History show that the states were designed to be much more autonomous than they are now - Neighbors who will defend one another if someone attacks, but prefer to be left alone to do what they want within their fences...and without pressure from the other neighbors or the government.

Just like the fact we may not approve of the laws of other countries, we do not necessarily call those laws void, belittle them for believing what they do, or an overthrow.


Ah, but here is where the 'civil rights' portion does come in.
If a human being is having their right to life threatened, being unfairly imprisoned, bought and sold like chattle, unable to vote or earn an honest living, then the "what goes on behind our fence is our business" no longer flies.

I do not think Gay Marraige raises to that level. To this point, no one in this thread has shown otherwise.

But I'm still listening.