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Originally posted by The_Dude
it doesnt matter if the majority wills it or not.
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I disagree. And in any case, you should note that this has already been covered. I adopted the humanist principle of Natural Law and fundamental rights as a more general (and international) expression of the statement of rights that guards each individual.
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i've said this before, the purpose of the bill of rights is to protect minority views/rights from sudden majority's.
the right to marry whoever you want (recognized by state) is a basic right in my mind, and does not require majority will.
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But you have to define
marry and, if you see a fundamental right to marry, does that include animals? family? children?
if not, why not?
~feels like 4th all of a sudden~
And, incidentally, on the basis that the constitution is a living and alterable document, the majority matters a very great deal.
Instances of major alteration in the US:
1) Universal Sufferage
2) Slavery
and more.