Comments on: Republicans Against Proposition 8 http://themoderatevoice.com/23760/republicans-against-proposition-8/ An Internet hub with domestic and international news, analysis, original reporting, and popular features from the left, center, indies, centrists, moderates, and right Mon, 28 May 2012 21:59:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: FlagDoc http://themoderatevoice.com/23760/republicans-against-proposition-8/comment-page-1/#comment-160755 FlagDoc Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:38:07 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/23760/republicans-against-proposition-8/#comment-160755 As a American I take pride in our system of checks and balances. That system was demonstrated in May 2008 when the Republican dominated Californian Supreme Court ruled on Gay Marriage with a 4-3 ruling declaring that the state Constitution protects a fundamental “right to marry” that extends equally to same-sex couples. I can’t believe that any American would support a Constitutional Amendment that is designed to “Eliminate” rights. Americans with great pride, conviction and resolve have fought to “protect rights” both here and on foreign soil. To support a Constitutional Amendment to “Eliminate” rights is an insult to every American Soldier that has fought to protect our rights and freedoms.No on Prop8 As a American I take pride in our system of checks and balances. That system was demonstrated in May 2008 when the Republican dominated Californian Supreme Court ruled on Gay Marriage with a 4-3 ruling declaring that the state Constitution protects a fundamental “right to marry” that extends equally to same-sex couples. I can’t believe that any American would support a Constitutional Amendment that is designed to “Eliminate” rights. Americans with great pride, conviction and resolve have fought to “protect rights” both here and on foreign soil. To support a Constitutional Amendment to “Eliminate” rights is an insult to every American Soldier that has fought to protect our rights and freedoms.No on Prop8

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]]> By: henrytabatha http://themoderatevoice.com/23760/republicans-against-proposition-8/comment-page-1/#comment-160678 henrytabatha Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:25:24 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/23760/republicans-against-proposition-8/#comment-160678 Yes on 8 does not equal homophobic<br>Yes on 8 does not equal homophobic<br><br>I have friends who engage in premartial (heterosexual) sex, which I consider "sinful", but I love them, and treat them as equals. However, if a law was made that considered my objections as hate-speech, my rights would be curtailed. <br><br>This issue is the same thing. No on prop 8 is NOT EQUALITY FOR ALL It takes away my right to object. <br><br>And teaching gay marriage in schools doesn't have to be in sex educaiton or special "marriage educaiton" classes. If my son's math homework said "Jim's husband bought two apples, they used to have 1. How many do they have now?" I would object. Would the court support me? Not if prop 8 doesn't pass. <br><br><a href="http://whatisprop8.com">whatisprop8.com</a> Yes on 8 does not equal homophobic
Yes on 8 does not equal homophobic

I have friends who engage in premartial (heterosexual) sex, which I consider “sinful”, but I love them, and treat them as equals. However, if a law was made that considered my objections as hate-speech, my rights would be curtailed.

This issue is the same thing. No on prop 8 is NOT EQUALITY FOR ALL It takes away my right to object.

And teaching gay marriage in schools doesn't have to be in sex educaiton or special “marriage educaiton” classes. If my son's math homework said “Jim's husband bought two apples, they used to have 1. How many do they have now?” I would object. Would the court support me? Not if prop 8 doesn't pass.

whatisprop8.com

]]> By: jeff_pickens http://themoderatevoice.com/23760/republicans-against-proposition-8/comment-page-1/#comment-160648 jeff_pickens Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:41:48 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/23760/republicans-against-proposition-8/#comment-160648 Dennis, over at The Dish, Andrew Sullivan has been following this issue for several days. Interestingly, the LDS Church has been majorly funding the proposition, and in fact it has become a divisive issue within the LDS church members, which is historically interesting. There are church leadership who feel that this issue is potentially the most divisive issue that has ever hit the church in its history. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. Of course this issue has hit the Episcopalians and Lutherans with national attention to both as well, but only in respect to who should get to wear a clerical collar. Andrew provides a link where financial support can be mailed to help put out the word to defeat this proposition.<br><br>Having a cousin in a loving relationship with his spouse for over 10 years, and seeing how they are raising a child together and overcoming enormous resistance with almost every step of their lives together here in Texas, I commend all who take a stand on favoring equal rights for gay and lesbian relationships. And I applaud these brave citizens of both parties who stand up for people, instead of tremble at the thought of opposing religious dogma. Dennis, over at The Dish, Andrew Sullivan has been following this issue for several days. Interestingly, the LDS Church has been majorly funding the proposition, and in fact it has become a divisive issue within the LDS church members, which is historically interesting. There are church leadership who feel that this issue is potentially the most divisive issue that has ever hit the church in its history. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. Of course this issue has hit the Episcopalians and Lutherans with national attention to both as well, but only in respect to who should get to wear a clerical collar. Andrew provides a link where financial support can be mailed to help put out the word to defeat this proposition.

Having a cousin in a loving relationship with his spouse for over 10 years, and seeing how they are raising a child together and overcoming enormous resistance with almost every step of their lives together here in Texas, I commend all who take a stand on favoring equal rights for gay and lesbian relationships. And I applaud these brave citizens of both parties who stand up for people, instead of tremble at the thought of opposing religious dogma.

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