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Originally Posted by Sigaba
TXGringo--
First, you are making apples and oranges comparisons of questionable utility. If you're going to equate legalizing gay marriage with legalizing heroin, it is your responsibility to establish that the comparison is valid. As of yet, you've not done your due diligence.
Second, you are seeking to impose your value system upon other Americans without offering a show of proof that your value system is sustainable.
Third, before you start insisting that members of this BB answer your questions, how about giving some thought to the possibility-- as slight as it may be--that the discussion of gay marriage, as well as other controversial topics, on this BB predate your arrival here. That is, before asking rhetorical questions about legalized prostitution and the selling of drugs--also both topics of debate--why not use the search button to learn more about other members, their experiences, their viewpoints, and how this topic has been debated in years past? |
First, the general consensus seems to be that gay marriage is an issue of adult consent. So is drug use. And prostitution. Therefore, they're congruous topics. I doubt anyone else had a hard time figuring that out, but if you want to nitpick, so be it. My point is that those activities are illegal for reasons that go beyond adult consent. I believe the same idea applies to gay marriage, at least in some states.
Second, I inquired whether the members in favor of gay marriage would apply their same reasoning to drug use or prostitution. Please explain how I "imposed" anything on anyone. With regards to sustainability, a man and woman have the ability to reproduce. Like GratefulCitizen pointed out, two men do not. Nor do two women. Therefore, I'd say my value system has sustained itself since, well,
creation.
Thirdly, how exactly does one ask a rhetorical question and insist upon answers at the same time?
I didn't insist that just any member chime in. I was asking for answers from certain members who have opined on THIS thread. Experiences alter beliefs. Viewpoints change. I'm not asking about which damn boots to buy. I believe this is the first time a sitting President has openly supported gay marriage. I'm not interested in what the other members thought 3 years ago, I'm interested in what they think now.
In conclusion, and with all due respect, I believe your post accomplished jack-shit with regards to this thread. How about addressing my question? That wasn't rhetorical...