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Thread #104394   Message #2140050
Posted By: Bill D
03-Sep-07 - 06:27 PM
Thread Name: BS: On Same-Sex Marriages
Subject: RE: BS: On Same-Sex Marriages
"make sure its "rights for everyone"

And just what do we say to those who think that having their rights means being able to impose their views on others?

We **ALL** understand that certain groups are not ever going to agree that same-sex marriage ...or same-sex anything... is ok. No one is doubting that some will be "offended" if same-sex marriages are allowed. Some are still 'offended' that skirts are worn above the knee, or that 'inferior races' are allowed to vote.

It is NOT that we need to find some way to keep these folks from BEING offended....we need to instill, in some way, a concept of what is none of their business, and there needs to be clear laws protecting certain aspects of life which are none of other's business.

....and yes, at the same time, we need same sex couples to TRY to avoid the most provocative behavior. I have NO doubt that a lot of tension could be reduced if each side made some effort to co-exist with respect for the other side.