On troops being dumb, I think Kerry actually thinks US troops are dumb, and all devout believers are dumb. He’s just too PC to say these beliefs.

He also probably thinks, but will never say, that blacks on average have lower IQ scores; I know I think this. But judging people as individuals means you, or Thomas Sowell (for instance), still write much better than me. (Or is that I?)

Since what Kerry wants to say is so often different than what he believes is really true, it’s hard to juggle what he does say, what he says he meant to say, and what he really believes is true.

It’s even worse for many gay marriage advocates. I’m sure some, like Elton John, really do just want committed faithful ‘love’ relationships and equal social recognition. I’m also sure others really just hate Christianity and faithfulness based marriage, and want to destroy it as an institution. And many think gay marriage won’t destroy it, but actually make it stronger; see Glenn’s reference to gay marriage and stronger marriage in Sweden.

It’s not a coincidence that Sweden prosecuted for hate crimes a Christian minister who said gays were acting sinfully. A big part of gay marriage is to censor any criticism of the gay lifestyle.

You’re doing great work!

A slim majoirty of people favor “civil unions” and oppose “gay marriage.” What no one seems to realize is that the legal term “marriage” is inherently misleading. All “marriages” under state law are really “civil unions.”

“Marriage” at the courthouse is no sacrament. It is a legal contract, with hidden terms and conditions that are explained to the parties only in the event they get divorced. If these terms (e.g., the party with the greater ability to pay pays all the legal bills; the party that spends most of the money has the right to maintain that lifestyle even if alimony is required; etc.) were included in a pre-nuptial contract, virtually no one would sign.

Yes, as Alessandra points out, gays want legal marriage because they view treating gay couples differently than straight couples as discrimination, no matter the context.

If granted the right to “marry,” however, gay couples indeed would be wise to read the fine print before signing up.

With that caveat, I have no problem with gay couples choosing to subject themselves to the same “family law” rights and duties as married couples, regardless of what you call it.

“Despite of all that their angry-mob front groups argue for in front of television cameras to the contrary, radical homosexual activists despise the institution and more importantly the sanctity of marriage. That is also the fundamental reason why they are seeking to destroy the institution.”
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As far as I last heard, in every country that has so far legalized homosexual marriage, the practice was shunned by the great majority of homosexuals in those countries.

This is a sexual ideology propaganda and legitimizing tactic, and not a legitimate request.

I agree – even if I have to hold my nose and vote for some that I don’t approve of – in my case, there is a married couple who are running for different offices – one state, one national – that I really feel have decided to become professional politicians. I don’t know what his occupation was before he ran for the state legislature, but when his term was up, his wife ran for his place, thus using his incumbent name recognition to her benefit. He’s now running for a state office, and her two terms (term limited) are up, so she’s running for US House of Representative from this area. She was formerly a teacher, and is running on a “I’ll protect your children” ticket.

He pulled some shenanigans when he first ran for office – had some of his team out pulling up the placards supporting his opponent from private yards. She was his campaign manager, so he was paying her pretty big bucks from the campaign funds for running his campaign. I think they’ve decided politics is a nice, good paying gig, and that really bothers me. Should it? I guess I think that people should go into politics in order to serve the public or with a desire to accomplish something in particular, not just as a job that pays well and has lots of perks. On the other hand, if they do the job well, should I care what their motivation is? I guess I think that if a good living is their goal, they’re more likely to be corruptible…??
Discussion encouraged…!

So what is the legitimate governmental purpose in denying homosexuals an equal platform for promoting their lifestyle in public schools?

Homosexuality is a behavior. Does regulating behavior have any substantial relationship to a legitimate governmental purpose in the State of New Jersey?

Why homosexual marriage and not polygamy? Why should gays and lesbians be subject to laws regulating incest?

It is a curious way to turn “a compelling state interest” on its head.

Thanks,
Louise