quote:Originally posted by dolemitejb:quote:Yes, they have the same rights you and I. They have the right to marry and to even have children -- the same as you and I.
Today, we all can marry. But, we cannot marry children, we cannot marry our pet sheep, we cannot marry five spouses -- and we cannot marry a person of the same sex. We all have that same right under the law.
So, what's the problem?
I want to make sure I understand you correctly. You're ok with the government deciding who can and can't get married? If the government only permitted people to marry within their race, would you defend that by saying "everyone has the same right to marry a person of the opposite sex and the same race, so anyone who wants to do something else wants a 'special right?'"
Hi Dole,
The precedence for marriage between one man and one woman was set some 6000 or so years ago. It is well defined in the Bible and has been the guideline for family planning for those over 6000 years -- and has been the law in America for over 200 years.
So, I will go with the precedence which has been set. And, I will stay with the Biblical form of marriage. It has worked well for these many millennia -- so, why fool with success?
God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,
Bill
