I think my generation and I are doing the right thing by accepting or at least tolerating gays as opposed to telling them they're sinful and going to end up being tortured in hell. You tell me which sounds better. But I guess we will have to agree to disagree
People like myself are fine with gay people living and being well. I want that for two of my brothers who, as I've said before, are gay. But it's a higher power than myself who says saying that lifestyle is a sin. And note that I never said anything about being "tortured in hell."
Originally Posted By: klydon
First of all, while the possible right to gay marriage has yet to be addressed, there are clear legal, policy, and constitutional differences between that and polygamy or bigamy. Heterosexuals can still exercise the right to marry while gays can't in most states. If we were to challenge a marital law that does not include polygamy under strict scrutiny (an overly generous standard under the circumstances), there are compelling state interests that are overriding. There are numerous rights, obligations, privileges and responsibilities associated with the state institution of marriage that are compromised anddestroyedby pluralistic or even incestual unions. These include matters involving death, secession, diminution of assets, social security, tax filings, exemptions, deductions, custody, transfers of property, insurance coverages, right to enter into prenuptial agreements, and many more. Fidelity is a state interest as well, which is nullified by the very existence of polygamy or bigamy.
Polygamists are not denied the right to marry, but by demanding a right to maintain multiple spouses they are altering the rights associated in marriage.
The rights, responsibilities and obligations associated with marriage can be fulfilled by same-sex partners as well as opposite sex partners. Moreover, gay marriage has a much more valid argument under equal protection as they constitute a distinct and immutable class of people, which would require heightened scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause.
Finally, spare us all the hysterics and juvenile name calling, but feel free to keep hurling bible verses at us.
I'll give you credit for doing your best not to appear hypocritical on this issue. But, no matter how much legal mumbo jumbo you try to spew, in the end you're talking out of both sides of your mouth. This is a perfect example of how you couldn't care less about law or the Constitution. You start with your own personal opinion and then work backwards, perverting the law and Constitution to fit it. Polygamy at least has a Constitutional basis with the 1st Amendment. But here you are arguing against it but for gay marriage. Typical forked tongue, double talking lawyer.
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