Gov. Spitzer Linked to Prostitution Ring

[mheisig]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Actually, the Republican-led Congress made gay marriage a big, national issue when it passed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. The MA Supreme Court didn't issue it's ruling until 2004.

I agree that nearly all law is based on society's morals. But, IMO, the modern day right is pretty well known for pushing certain values (i.e., Christian values) to the exclusion of others. In that regard, the right has lost its way and has strayed too far from its "small government" roots.

I completely agree with you on the latter point, but with respect to the former point, how is any other group of people any different?

What it boils down to is that everyone is pushing for their own sense of morality to be installed and defended by the government, whether you're a right-wing Christian or a left-wing homosexual.

In the end, the majority will rule. If the majority elects leaders that enact laws they want and generally do the will of the people, tough shit for the minority.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by mheisig

I completely agree with you on the latter point, but with respect to the former point, how is any other group of people any different?

What it boils down to is that everyone is pushing for their own sense of morality to be installed and defended by the government, whether you're a right-wing Christian or a left-wing homosexual.

In the end, the majority will rule. If the majority elects leaders that enact laws they want and generally do the will of the people, tough shit for the minority.

Exactly. A majority of Americans oppose homosexual marriage which is why the left cries bigotry when the issue is mentioned. When the majority is on their side it's full steam ahead. When it's not, accuse the other side of being evil.

[70Chip]

I might pay $4300 to sleep with the Princess of Wales the night before her wedding, but other than that... maybe the Queen of Jordan. Those Hashemites have impeccable taste. But, for the women in those pictures? You can pick that up at the pool hall in Centreville.