Dozens of same-sex couples marry after federal judge strikes down Oregon ban

[LumRaiderFan]

Thoughts?

 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/05/20/judge-strikes-down-oregon-ban-on-gay-marriage/?intcmp=latestnews

[westend1]

I think we know how this will go.

[LumRaiderFan]

I think we know how this will go.

 

:)

 

I actually don't think the fed gov should have any business in defining marriage...if anything it should be left to the states.

 

I would have no problem with the states being out of it as well and letting local churches/institutions marry (and be free not to marry) whom they choose.

 

Even though I may not agree with the lifestyle, I would not want to legally restrict anyone from living it.

 

I have family members that are gay and while I don't agree with it (they know it) I still love them the same (they know this also).

[smitty]

Thoughts?

 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/05/20/judge-strikes-down-oregon-ban-on-gay-marriage/?intcmp=latestnews

What did you expect from this judge?  He's a homsexual AND appointed by obama!!  Enough said!

[stevenash]

Tisk, Tisk Smitty,  You are not appropriately employing selective tolerance. 

[Big girl]

We cannot enact laws based on biblical principles. We have freedom of religion. I dont agree with gay marriage but how can it he legally banned
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[stevenash]

We cannot enact laws based on biblical principles. We have freedom of religion. I dont agree with gay marriage but how can it he legally banned
.

Upon what principles should law enactment be based?

[AledoBearcatsCO2014]

I still think we have to legalize marrying animals if we legalize gay marriage.  Since you claim that we should not let the government define marriage, we should also allow people to marry animals.

[stevenash]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-free-speech-no-so-free-when-discussing-gay-rights-commentary-20140516,0,2653376.story

[bullets13]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-free-speech-no-so-free-when-discussing-gay-rights-commentary-20140516,0,2653376.story

the only thing this proves is that society's opinion has changed for a solid majority of people, and those people will backlash against politicians who in their eyes are marginalizing or discriminating against a sector of society. 

[bullets13]

:)

 

I actually don't think the fed gov should have any business in defining marriage...if anything it should be left to the states.

 

I would have no problem with the states being out of it as well and letting local churches/institutions marry (and be free not to marry) whom they choose.

 

Even though I may not agree with the lifestyle, I would not want to legally restrict anyone from living it.

 

I have family members that are gay and while I don't agree with it (they know it) I still love them the same (they know this also).

this is not the reply that i expected from you, but i definitely agree with it.  I totally believe that it should be up to a church as to whether they'll allow it, and if not, because of their teachings, that's obviously okay.  legal marriages do not have to be performed in a church.

[westend1]

I still think we have to legalize marrying animals if we legalize gay marriage.  Since you claim that we should not let the government define marriage, we should also allow people to marry animals.

Please.  Surely you see the difference between 2 consenting adults choosing to marry verses a pet.  Right?

[Big girl]

Upon what principles should law enactment be based?

you tell me. You cant force people to follow the teachings of the bible. Our constitution states that we have freedom of and from religion.

[stevenash]

the only thing this proves is that society's opinion has changed for a solid majority of people, and those people will backlash against politicians who in their eyes are marginalizing or discriminating against a sector of society. 

 .  I am not against gay marriage and do not care what takes place between two consenting adults.  I am against promoting /glamorizing those instances by the media.  I would prefer not to be told  that all this is about is equal treatment.  What is desired is to have better than equal treatment in order for some to feel they have been treated as equals.

[Big girl]

I still think we have to legalize marrying animals if we legalize gay marriage. Since you claim that we should not let the government define marriage, we should also allow people to marry animals.

I thought you guys wanted less government intervention. I dont think gay marriage should be legal, but again on what grounds can you stop it?

[stevenash]

you tell me. You cant force people to follow the teachings of the bible. Our constitution states that we have freedom of and from religion.

  And yet the Catholic church MUST provide birth control to its employees.  Interesting.

[BLUEDOVE3]

:)

 

I actually don't think the fed gov should have any business in defining marriage...if anything it should be left to the states.

 

I would have no problem with the states being out of it as well and letting local churches/institutions marry (and be free not to marry) whom they choose.

 

Even though I may not agree with the lifestyle, I would not want to legally restrict anyone from living it.

 

I have family members that are gay and while I don't agree with it (they know it) I still love them the same (they know this also).

My wish is that Lumberton becomes a vocal point for equal marriage. ;)

[Big girl]

And yet the Catholic church MUST provide birth control to its employees. Interesting.

I dont agree with that.

[smitty]

Please.  Surely you see the difference between 2 consenting adults choosing to marry verses a pet.  Right?

They are both not normal and un-natural.  So, how can you say one is right and one is wrong? 

[BLUEDOVE3]

They are both not normal and un-natural.  So, how can you say one is right and one is wrong? 

Smitty, how would you know one is "un-natural." Have you had that experience or going on hearsay?

[stevenash]

Dove, when your mother and father raised you, were you ever, at any time, led to believe that either is normal?

[LumRaiderFan]

this is not the reply that i expected from you, but i definitely agree with it.  I totally believe that it should be up to a church as to whether they'll allow it, and if not, because of their teachings, that's obviously okay.  legal marriages do not have to be performed in a church.

I am a small gov guy... the less intrusive we can make gov, the better.

The thing that makes me angriest about this article is the legislation from the bench...on ANY subject.

[jv_coach]

We cannot enact laws based on biblical principles. We have freedom of religion. I dont agree with gay marriage but how can it he legally banned
.

So the law on not murdering can not legally be banned then either. 

[smitty]

Smitty, how would you know one is "un-natural." Have you had that experience or going on hearsay?

Blue, the Bible says it's un-natural!  That's all I need to know.  But -- putting that aside, just think about it!

[Big girl]

Smitty, how would you know one is "un-natural." Have you had that experience or going on hearsay?

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