Why is Gay Marriage Still Banned?

The "Old Boy" network? I have never heard of that term, what do you mean by that?

They aren't doing their job if part of it is stopping money from being given to politicians, because it seems they are still getting theirs lol.

For this ban to come down, state by state, the current states that do allow it will have to stop flip-flopping on the issue. They need to be firm on allowing it, then once others states see the success, they will follow.

An "old boys" netwrok is considered a network of social,business,political and social elite people. I know that my grandfather used this term all the time. He explained to me when I was very young that it was basically people looking out for their own interests and paving the way with money.

I hope this helps to explain the term for you.

I don't think you responded on my previous discussion, however this is what many of the people said. I don't see why this is such a big issue. Them being together doesn't hurt anyone else, why should they not be allowed to marry?

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I'm not a Christian, I'm agnostic, so I don't understand the whole "sin" belief anyway.

But I'm afraid that it does redefine marriage. Because, under the Constitution's equal protection, if you allowed gays (American citizens) to be married, you would then also have to open the door for polygamists (American citizens) to be married. They're also consenting adults.

If you changed marriage from a union between a man and a woman, you couldn't then shut the door again and say, "Okay, it's now between a man/woman, woman/woman, or man/man, but that's it; only two people." Doing that would be violating others' civil liberties. This is the only reason I say leave the actual "marriage" part alone. I have no problem with giving gays the exact same benefits that marriages have, only keep it under the tab of civil union.

I'm also well aware of the Civil War's intent and accomplishments. Remember, while it was white people who owned slaves, it was also white people fighting to free them. "White" is a blanket term. The majority of whites then, and the majority now, have always been fair-minded individuals without racial hate. It's always been that small percentage in well-to-positions to own slaves and inact the Jim Crow South that gave every other white person in America who didn't want things that way a bad name.

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No offense taken at all!:-)

I understood that you were just using that as an anology per how you seen my viewpoint. I know there was no racial intent implied at all.

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Good One.

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Its a wonder you ever reach payout with all these short, smart @$$ comments lol.

Sometimes a short easy answer is all that's needed besides I'm not here for the money.

It doesn't really matter what the PEOPLE want, it's what the people in power are willing to give us & they're the ones making the decisions. So long as their against it ( or bought off by people who are ) the majority doesn't matter.

So true. That my friend is why the US goes by the Golden Rule. Unfortunately it isn't the one listed in scripture. The golden rule obeyed in the US is "He who has the most gold, makes the rules."

Wow, what a deep comment to this discussion. Thank you, I believe everythin you said. How disappointed God must be with the actions of his people. I am in no way saying he is 100% proud of me but when I see this world the way it is I am glad I am 60 (what some people on my lot consider really old) because I would not want to be 30 again for a million bucks. Thanks for the great words of wisdom.

You know what? I respect your opinion, but I am tired of all your plague and pestillence talk. Have you never read the New Testament? Or are you of a sect of Christianity that deals only with the Old Testament (no offense if you do, I just want to know)

I am a Christian, by way of being a Baptist; and I believe that Jesus died on the cross for all our sins, past, present and future; by his stripes we are all healed. When Jesus died on the cross, that marked the end of the wrath and vengefulness of our Father. There will be no Sodom and Gomorrah, no fires and no pillars of salt. God will take vengence on those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, but not until their end of days. If you're waiting for fire and brimstone to rain down on all those who sexual appetites are wrong in your eyes, don't hold your breath.

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