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It seems as if the hot topic these days is Gay marriage and the recent passing of California’s Prop h8te.  In an election where we have seen such amazing hopeful change, to have discrimination AND removal of EQUAL rights at the same time, is sad.  I just don’t understand what the big deal is.  How is this not a violation of civil rights?  Proponents can say all day long “the people have spoke” but the majority should never be in the position to take away rights of a minority or deny same rights as all.

There was a time in this country when the majority wanted slavery, no vote for women, no vote for blacks, segregation, interracial marriage, & a slew of other civil rights issues.    At the time Barack Obama was born… it was illegal in 16 (or 19) states for interracial couples to marry!!   I even think it’s safe to say that if you were to put segregation up for vote, some southern states would pass it.    Would that be right?

The main beef from the other side is based on obscure outdated religious ideals.  And this country was founded on the principles of separation of church and state.  We are a country based on the rule of LAW not religion.   So outside the fairy tale arguments there are no legitimate reasons why 2 loving people shouldn’t be allow to strengthen their family.  Isn’t after all that what marriage is all about?

I think prop h8te will do more for gay rights than anything to date.  Now that it has been seen for what it is, a civil rights issue, they cannot be denied.  You cannot amend a Constitution that denies a minority.  It’s pretty black & white.   But then again I only stayed at a holiday inn express once, so what do I know.

I know I have plenty more to say about this subject, and recently posted a detailed opinion on my personal blog.   If this is a topic that interests (bothers) you, please go over there and check it out.  I am very interested in hearing the thoughts of the LaB readers.  And even more so, those who are against it.   (*Mormons and other religious wackos are very welcome.)

There is also a poll to the right. Vote.

So the question is, Why are you personally against gay marriage?  (and its so called “redefining”)   What about it is a problem (big deal)?   I await your thoughtful and intelligent responses.

Please read my blog post and comment over there.

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Tags: california, civil rights, gay marriage, mormons, prop 8, religious wackos

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