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Originally posted by Not Me
Can anyone articulate an argument in support of gay marriage that could not also be used as an argument for making polygamistic marriages legal?
There may be a prize involved for the best answer. But I could be wrong.
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There is no argument for gay marriage, and the gays who argue for it are falling right into the right wing's trap. The real argument - which woiuld not make this such a marquis issue - is that gays deserve to have the their civil unions recognized and should get benefits like married couples. This is a reasonable argument and I think they'd succeed ultimately. However, the GOP right has changed the issue and used the "M" word to whip the red staters into a family values frenzy and the gays have played along.
I can only hope the gays are asking for marriage rights recognizing they'll never win, but knowing that such a request will net them a comprimise on recognition of civil unions and benefits. If that's their strategy, I say good idea, and good luck.
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