Quoting ARLO J BENSINGER JR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> [Platt]
> With regard to interracial marriage, the Court said it is not up to the voters
> to decide whether or not a black and white can marry.
>
> [Arlo]
> What's your point?
>
> [Arlo]
> That there are some liberties that rise above the voting desires of the
> population. You can't "vote away" interracial marriage, and you should not be
> able to "vote away" gay marriage.
I disagree along with the majority of the American public.
> [Platt]
> So I gather you think the states shouldn't interfere with polygamy.
>
> [Arlo]
> Did I stutter?
I take that as a "yes."
> [Platt]
> I take it -- ignoring the familiar smokescreen -- that polygamy is OK with
> you. How about consensual sex between a father and adult daughter?
>
> [Arlo]
> Yes. And much as you think the "slippery slope" is grand logic, I find it a
> laughable refuge of those schooled only in talk-radio blather. I could point
> to
> countless research studies demonstrating the birth defects and high cost to
> society of incestual relationships. So I think society is right to not promote
> that possibility. But what about third cousins, fifith cousins, etc? What
> about
> those related by marriage only?
Burden on society? How about births to irresponsible mothers and fathers? Are
you
going to stand by a "burden to society" argument in determining legally
punishable
behavior.
> In any case, the only time society is right to step in is when a demonstrable
> burden is placed on society. You can't just say "not sure, maybe" and expect
> that to pass as a reason society should forbid a behavior. The burden of proof
> is on you, as Keith keeps asking (much nicer than I would, but then he's
> likely
> a gentleman and I'm worn out from dealing with your distortive, hypocritic
> nonsense.)
Well, at least you admit you're no gentleman. Why are we not surprised?
{skip the usual nonsense]
> You have been vocal claiming that "gay marriage" would lead to a degeneration
> of society. You have implied that "interracial marriage" may have also
> contributed to the degeneration of society.
>
> You are using the same ridiculous slippery slope argument that was used when
> interracial marriage was ruled on by the Court (ie, a right that can't be
> voted
> away).
>
> Answer me this. Do you find "gay marriage" to be immoral?
Gay sex, not immoral. Gays agreeing to live together. No. Gay "marriage," yes.
> Do you find
> "interracial marriage" to be immoral?
No.
> Do you find homosexuality itself to be
> "immoral"?
No.
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