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Re: Is that assumption valid? Camilla Send a noteboard - 09/08/2010 11:46:42 AM
It's probably worth noting people are horribly abusing the facts with a lot of citations of 'rights' going on here, however, for the sake of argument, can anyone justify gay marriage without justifying polygamy or incest and without mentioning procreation or two?

This is a tangent, but what are forums for if not tangents.

Well, not exactly a tangent, it is tangential to Dan's OP, but is written as a reply to him because several of the bits got raised throughout the thread. Not, in all fairness, that I've ever hesitated to wonder off on tangents.


I meant my reply was tangential.

There is nothing inherently evil in polygamy, or indeed polyandry. As long as it is an open and honest arrangement, I don't see a problem with it. In fact, it is much more acceptable to me than people cheating on their spouses.

As mentioned to Luke above, it is not a manipulative or steering question, it means what it says, does anyone have any arguments in favor, or against, gay marriage, that would not apply to polyetc or incest.


Yes, and my reply suggested that the underlying assumption of your arugment, that polygamy is bad, is problematic. I questioned your lumping of polygamy and incest into one big ball.

Incest is a whole other ball game.

Well, most of us feel that way, but it's probably worth asking why we do, because 'Yuck! That's disgusting, No' was by and large considered a completely legit reason to ban gay marriage until relatively recently. If asked today, most people feel obliged to give a reason, not so even a generation ago. It's probably worth mentioning that it is legal to marry your first cousin in a lot of states, and many others have a variety of laws in some cases permitting it when ages or circumstances effectively render the marriage sterile. This is interesting of course since it indicates that a reasonable expectation of procreation is wholly irrelevant to marriage.


Because the babies go bad? The prohibition against incest is founded in very sound evolutionary science.
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Let's ban all Christian Marriage. Dannymac - 07/08/2010 06:36:13 AM 1697 Views
Nice satire, but it raises another point for me. Helene - 07/08/2010 07:20:49 AM 1077 Views
One small problem... Phelix - 07/08/2010 08:02:34 AM 1101 Views
Re tax. Rebekah - 07/08/2010 08:47:22 AM 1145 Views
That seems sensible to me. SilverWarder - 09/08/2010 08:13:26 PM 1032 Views
Not sure what you mean by "demoted." Dannymac - 07/08/2010 03:50:02 PM 1169 Views
Nice. *NM* Camilla - 07/08/2010 08:58:20 AM 639 Views
That would only be appropriate if Christians wanted to ban secular unions of normal people. Cannoli - 07/08/2010 11:51:29 AM 1346 Views
Hey, look! There was a point over there! Dannymac - 07/08/2010 03:46:41 PM 1144 Views
Who else should make those decisions? Cannoli - 07/08/2010 08:00:39 PM 1102 Views
I'd totally... Ectheledhel - 08/08/2010 04:14:15 AM 1032 Views
I'd totally... ßelals Girl - 08/08/2010 06:17:30 AM 1183 Views
You'd defend this idiot? *NM* Ectheledhel - 08/08/2010 06:40:34 AM 527 Views
Indeed ßelals Girl - 08/08/2010 06:43:53 AM 1112 Views
I used to think Joel was the biggest rambler on this site. I am seriously reconsidering. everynametaken - 08/08/2010 05:24:56 AM 1126 Views
And my assessment of one poster as the most content-poor, non-contributing slug is unchanged Cannoli - 08/08/2010 07:17:02 PM 1021 Views
Um, ok. *NM* everynametaken - 10/08/2010 12:48:19 AM 525 Views
*Shakes Head* Dannymac - 08/08/2010 06:23:47 AM 989 Views
I highly doubt Cannoli is "scared" of homosexuals *NM* ßelals Girl - 08/08/2010 06:29:54 AM 563 Views
Perhaps not in the physical sense. Great Lord of Chaos - 08/08/2010 06:35:53 AM 1087 Views
Re: Perhaps not in the physical sense. ßelals Girl - 08/08/2010 06:46:56 AM 1043 Views
Gah! You did that on purpose! Vodalus - 09/08/2010 01:05:13 AM 1001 Views
whoops *NM* ßelals Girl - 09/08/2010 02:22:49 AM 480 Views
Re: *Shakes Head* Cannoli - 08/08/2010 07:43:11 PM 1036 Views
I still do not see how you think marriage is a "pointless" institution LadyLorraine - 08/08/2010 08:05:45 PM 1136 Views
No, I was referring to same-sex marriage. Real marriage hardly counts as a novelty. *NM* Cannoli - 11/08/2010 02:28:43 PM 469 Views
This must be the "thought out reaction" I've heard so much about. Dannymac - 08/08/2010 10:45:59 PM 981 Views
You cannot be that stupid. Cannoli - 11/08/2010 03:10:55 PM 1262 Views
There's a lot of ridiculous arguments here, but I'll focus on just one of them... Legolas - 11/08/2010 03:38:05 PM 1179 Views
Incorrect. Genders are not treated equally. Dreaded Anomaly - 11/08/2010 07:53:00 PM 1367 Views
all you need is enough support to pass an amendment random thoughts - 08/08/2010 02:46:08 PM 972 Views
A lot of the arguments would seem to justify polygamy and incest too Isaac - 08/08/2010 11:51:24 PM 1007 Views
And what is wrong with polygamy? *NM* Ectheledhel - 09/08/2010 10:36:53 AM 533 Views
Did I say there was anything? Isaac - 09/08/2010 11:03:10 AM 1126 Views
Plolygamy and incest are not on the same level of bad. Camilla - 09/08/2010 11:00:07 AM 1070 Views
Is that assumption valid? Isaac - 09/08/2010 11:36:26 AM 995 Views
Re: Is that assumption valid? Camilla - 09/08/2010 11:46:42 AM 983 Views
Re: Is that assumption valid? Isaac - 09/08/2010 12:07:22 PM 1093 Views
Not really snoopcester - 09/08/2010 01:20:46 PM 960 Views
Re: Not really Isaac - 09/08/2010 01:27:04 PM 1087 Views
Re: Not really snoopcester - 09/08/2010 02:14:43 PM 955 Views
Re: Not really Isaac - 09/08/2010 03:06:31 PM 1133 Views
Spoken like someone who does not have to insure an employee's six wives. Cannoli - 11/08/2010 03:11:57 PM 1122 Views
... Camilla - 11/08/2010 03:22:50 PM 1030 Views
Re: A lot of the arguments would seem to justify polygamy and incest too snoopcester - 09/08/2010 11:25:39 AM 1030 Views
Re: A lot of the arguments would seem to justify polygamy and incest too Isaac - 09/08/2010 11:51:50 AM 988 Views
Re: A lot of the arguments would seem to justify polygamy and incest too snoopcester - 09/08/2010 01:18:35 PM 1076 Views
Re: A lot of the arguments would seem to justify polygamy and incest too Isaac - 09/08/2010 02:54:19 PM 1105 Views
Mmm, but when you're strictly discussing marriage LadyLorraine - 09/08/2010 06:13:30 PM 1139 Views
Re: Mmm, but when you're strictly discussing marriage Isaac - 10/08/2010 01:24:06 AM 950 Views
Now I think about it, I'm not sure. Dannymac - 10/08/2010 04:09:43 PM 1070 Views
Re: Now I think about it, I'm not sure. Isaac - 10/08/2010 06:12:39 PM 946 Views
Great post Danny SilverWarder - 09/08/2010 08:22:27 PM 830 Views
It should be noted again... Jeordam - 09/08/2010 08:59:32 PM 1114 Views
and how is it not a right? LadyLorraine - 09/08/2010 09:19:12 PM 996 Views
My definition of rights... Jeordam - 09/08/2010 10:47:16 PM 1114 Views
mmm, but the UN has legally stated marriage as a right. LadyLorraine - 10/08/2010 02:52:03 AM 876 Views
+1 Napoleon62 - 10/08/2010 03:11:22 AM 1167 Views
Article 16 probably not a great example Isaac - 10/08/2010 03:44:04 AM 968 Views
You could just as easily move the emphasis... Napoleon62 - 10/08/2010 04:08:46 AM 1116 Views
If we need a more specific resolution... Napoleon62 - 10/08/2010 04:22:12 AM 1298 Views
No, the choice of 'Men and Women' is too specific in the context Isaac - 10/08/2010 05:25:57 AM 987 Views
Re: No, the choice of 'Men and Women' is too specific in the context Napoleon62 - 10/08/2010 03:04:39 PM 1312 Views
That's really a ridiculous stance, you do realize. Legolas - 10/08/2010 03:23:02 PM 925 Views
The point is that marriage IS a right, one which cannot be denied based upon sexual orientation *NM* Napoleon62 - 10/08/2010 07:04:16 PM 746 Views
Re: No, the choice of 'Men and Women' is too specific in the context Isaac - 10/08/2010 03:46:56 PM 1164 Views
It doesn't say a man can only marry a woman or vice versa, though. Dreaded Anomaly - 10/08/2010 04:24:17 AM 991 Views
It also doesn't say they can Isaac - 10/08/2010 04:41:18 AM 979 Views
You're missing the point. It's not about gay marriage. Legolas - 10/08/2010 11:20:59 AM 995 Views
No, I got that, I'm pointing out how it does so Isaac - 10/08/2010 01:47:00 PM 996 Views
I know, and that's been brought up before. But that's not my point. LadyLorraine - 10/08/2010 06:09:32 PM 963 Views
Re: I know, and that's been brought up before. But that's not my point. Isaac - 10/08/2010 06:33:56 PM 897 Views
It's mentioned as a right in some SC decision quoted in that Walker opinion. *NM* Legolas - 10/08/2010 06:51:13 PM 481 Views
To clarify for you SilverWarder - 10/08/2010 05:36:14 AM 966 Views
The UNSC is actually the UN's enforcement body... Napoleon62 - 10/08/2010 07:16:31 PM 1361 Views
I'm not sure that I would call the Security Council the 'Enforcement Body' SilverWarder - 10/08/2010 08:43:02 PM 958 Views
The fact that it is capable of authorizing the use of military force makes it an enforcement body Napoleon62 - 10/08/2010 10:33:59 PM 1252 Views
Disagree - but it's most a matter of definition there SilverWarder - 11/08/2010 04:31:53 PM 1133 Views
What the UN thinks is *completely* worthless.... Jeordam - 10/08/2010 06:43:15 PM 917 Views
and the Constitution dictates nothing about marriage. *NM* LadyLorraine - 10/08/2010 11:46:24 PM 508 Views
That means it is up to the people. And they say "No." *NM* Cannoli - 11/08/2010 03:13:12 PM 514 Views
No, but it does dictate things about rights and discrimination SilverWarder - 12/08/2010 03:48:02 PM 1160 Views
Why don't YOU back up your assertion that the right to marry exists? *NM* Cannoli - 11/08/2010 03:16:02 PM 516 Views
The actual ruling on Prop 8 specifices marriage as a freedom, not a right. Dreaded Anomaly - 10/08/2010 12:02:17 AM 1099 Views
Out of curiosity, what would you say to using the Ninth Amendment, possibly in conjunction... Vodalus - 10/08/2010 12:20:19 AM 1155 Views
I agree LadyLorraine - 10/08/2010 06:11:19 PM 849 Views
Yeah but this can't be used to prove that it IS a right... Napoleon62 - 10/08/2010 07:30:57 PM 1229 Views
Note it all you want... Dannymac - 10/08/2010 06:43:53 AM 847 Views
No, they seek to expand the terms of the partnership. Homosexuals can & do get married normally *NM* Cannoli - 11/08/2010 03:14:25 PM 550 Views
The best one yet. Camilla - 10/08/2010 07:59:17 PM 1106 Views
Yeah, I'd agree that's pretty insane SilverWarder - 10/08/2010 08:49:24 PM 960 Views
Re: Yeah, I'd agree that's pretty insane Camilla - 10/08/2010 09:03:11 PM 1080 Views
Re: Yeah, I'd agree that's pretty insane SilverWarder - 11/08/2010 04:35:03 PM 980 Views
Re: Yeah, I'd agree that's pretty insane Camilla - 11/08/2010 04:41:23 PM 1112 Views
Hmm - been a long time since I read my copy of the graphic novel SilverWarder - 11/08/2010 05:06:47 PM 1086 Views
Re: Hmm - been a long time since I read my copy of the graphic novel Camilla - 11/08/2010 05:09:23 PM 1038 Views
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