sdmsec said...

sdmsec at 07:00 PM JST - 18th June

leitmotiv Here's some quick and fertile BS for you that I found quickly via Google:

http://www.jstor.org/pss/2096106 (Johns Hopkins & Princeton) " Research has also shown that children living with two biological parents are less likely to have problems than children living with one biological parent and one step parent (Astone…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 07:00 PM JST - 18th June
sdmsec at 05:35 PM JST - 18th June

Ok. I take it you don't like where the questions are leading.

It's true that my questions are leading, but I really am trying to understand where I, you and others would draw boundaries around marriage and why.

Clearly, your definition and boundaries are broader than mine, but not unlimited.…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 05:35 PM JST - 18th June
sdmsec at 05:16 PM JST - 18th June

In earlier posts I've described what I believe the purpose of marriage is, yet I still don't have a clear understanding of how various proponents of same-sex marriage define the puropse of marriage. I know that each proponent may have a different view of this, but I sincerely want to…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 05:16 PM JST - 18th June
sdmsec at 05:00 PM JST - 18th June

So, I still haven't understood your definition of marriage...

I understand that you would find it acceptable to limit marriage based on age and family relations, but you haven't explained why you think it justifiable to discriminate in these cases.

Obviously, I'm preparing to show your hypocrasy, so please think…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 05:00 PM JST - 18th June
sdmsec at 04:43 PM JST - 18th June

Well, if the animals do something I think its OK for humans to do it too. I think we should all try our best to emulate animals in our daily behavior.

I'm very curious how the same-sex marriage proponents would define marriage (legally)? I'm assuming you'd draw a line somewhere.…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 04:43 PM JST - 18th June
sdmsec at 03:50 PM JST - 18th June

"Equal protection under the law"

Many freedoms and rights are "restricted" by the law for the protection of society. For example, we restrict speech that is dangerous - yelling, "Fire!" falsely in a crowded theatre. We restrict the use of narcotics as their use has proven detrimental to society. We…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 03:50 PM JST - 18th June
sdmsec at 03:29 PM JST - 18th June

chardk1: I agree that anything less than a child being reared by his biological father and mother aren't the ideal. Some single parent homes are of couse caused by the death of a spouse or divorce due to infidelity or abuse. Many other single parent homes are the result of…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 03:29 PM JST - 18th June
sdmsec at 03:13 PM JST - 18th June

Altria

The question is about marriage, not raising children, and the part about marrying your great-uncle or dog to get health insurance is just silly.

I disagree. Marriage is primarily about the establishment of a FAMILY. Unmarried people can love each other, have sexual relations with each other, cohabitate, etc.…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 03:13 PM JST - 18th June
sdmsec at 02:18 PM JST - 18th June

It has absolutely no effect on anyone else, so why not?

If only that were true...

There are legal and financial ramifications. For example, legally recognizing same-sex marriage affects access to insurance and adoption of children. Whether you think these things should or shouldn't be legal it still does and…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 02:18 PM JST - 18th June
sdmsec at 06:03 AM JST - 18th June

All we need is to introduce more Cane Toads...

I'm trying to remember a time when the environuts proposed something that actually had an actule long-term benefit rather than causing newer and bigger problems.

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