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Originally posted by sgtclub
Is this going to be in the Donkey platform this year? I thought Kerry's position was similar to Bush's with a Clintonian straddle.
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I think the Dem campaign position will be (1) leave it to the states/DOMA is enough to protect states from recognition of gay marriage elsewhere; (2)
no amending the Constitution; and (3) if you press me (Kerry/Edwards) personally as a Christian, I'd say what happens between same sex couples is not marriage in a religious sense, praise Jesus, but there is no reason in the world why there shouldn't be something in our nation, conferred by our states, that gives all the same benefits; what it's called is unimportant, and "marriage" means something in religions. We don't call the issuance of an SSN "baptism."
If you think that's a Clintonian straddle, you're nuts. Bush's position is to AMEND THE CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT THE RIGHTS OF STATE COURTS TO INTERPRET STATE CONSTITUTIONS. Consider this an unusual favor --- I'm educating you about what the Bush proposes to do. IIAB/CYLL.
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Do you agree with the entire DEM platform? I think not and you admitted as much earlier. So are you responsible for all actions of the DEMS/Kerry if he's elected?
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No, and yes. Policies implemented.
Let me ask you something --- how do you feel about the felony murder rule?
