Keith 0 #1 July 15, 2004 OK, for all those who want to ban gay marriage because you want to defend the institution of marriage, would you vote to ban divorce and why? Wouldn't banning divorce do a hell of a lot more to defend marriage than banning gays from getting married?Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #2 July 15, 2004 Banning divorce would pretty much end the institution of marriage. I'm all for it. If I can't have legal rights, no one gets 'em. I like that idea. Edited to add.... my answer isn't really "legal" because I'm not for banning gay marriage in the first place. Sorry, Keith.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #3 July 15, 2004 So, if we're not opposed to gay marriage, we don't vote, right? Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #4 July 15, 2004 Not unless you don't mind bending the rules a little. Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #5 July 15, 2004 Rule bender! I am also not against gay marriage, so I did not vote. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #6 July 15, 2004 My first thought was that no one should be allowed to vote because it's just not natural. Animals don't vote, so neither should we. That's another thread though.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #7 July 15, 2004 Silly question, but can anyone explain how banning marriage protects it? - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #8 July 15, 2004 QuoteSilly question, but can anyone explain how banning marriage protects it? Because if gay marriage is permitted, then all those people who aren't gay solely because they want to be married would go queer suddenly. Duh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #9 July 15, 2004 Anyone, anyone? Bueller?Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,641 #10 July 15, 2004 Quotecan anyone explain how banning marriage protects it? I think it protects some people from seeing any resemblance whatsoever between their relationships, likes, and dislikes and those of homosexuals. Why else won't real men eat quiche? Others seem to get uncomfortable with changing the meanings underlying names -- my dad (who is more liberal than I am) is uncomfortable with gay marriage, because marriage has a very definite picture in his mind. Of course, he also believes that it's OK to pay a married man more than a woman because he has a family to support. We, um, argue about that one sometimes. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #11 July 15, 2004 Anyone can vote. I'm just interested in what the defense of marriage folks think.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #12 July 15, 2004 Who said anything about banning marriage? I want to ban divorce.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #13 July 15, 2004 I read what he said as "Who thinks banning gay marriage will defend hetero marriage?" But i've been working pretty hard to increase my ETOH level this afternoon. I may have misread.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #14 July 15, 2004 Oooooh. I misread his post then. Thanks for the clarification.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #15 July 15, 2004 QuoteWouldn't banning divorce do a hell of a lot more to defend marriage than banning gays from getting married? keith, that would make me find another job. "May divorce be with you." My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #16 July 15, 2004 Looks like you're the only naysayer. No one else (except for the 3 silent voters) has spoken up for divorce so everyone else must like the idea of banning.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ERAUSkydiver 0 #17 July 16, 2004 I agree, out law divorce. The whole point of marriage is that I think she rocks, I marry her, and she cant get away now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #18 July 16, 2004 Quote"May divorce be with you." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #19 July 16, 2004 Banning divorce would just increase the level of domestic violence.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #20 July 16, 2004 QuoteBanning divorce would just increase the level of domestic violence. Nah, people would just be married and living with other people. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #21 July 16, 2004 Nice poll. Outlawing divorce is just as stupid as banning gay marriages. Both impose a standard of moral belief upon the citizenry, which is what Jefferson was writing about in his letter to the Danbury Baptists - the document where 'separation of Church and state' can be found (note to American Communiests and Liberals United - it's not in the first ammendment). Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #22 July 16, 2004 I knew this thread would go without comment from the "marriage defenders." Why? Because we're not talking morals here, we're talking uneducated hatered. UNEDUCATED HATERED??? Coincidentially, I was watching Road Rules tonight One of the cast members is pretty homophobic but "tries" not to be. From the first time I saw him I knew he was gay. I hope he comes to terms with who he is and realizes he's OK. Society has a way of fucking people up so they'll conform. edited 'cause I can't spell realizes.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #23 July 16, 2004 QuoteI want to ban divorce. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #24 July 16, 2004 Quote That would be a problem for heterosexuals. Isn't it? Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #25 July 16, 2004 I think it's a problem for all people contemplating spending a lifetime together. I've been unhappy with someone - and I've been unhappy alone, and unhappy alone wins hands down. I think people should be able to choose if they want to be with someone - and have the state recognise that. I also think that people should be able to choose not to be together anymore - and have the state recognise that too. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
