http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/natio...e/4126659/

Now 17 States, plus DC.

So basically all the blue states. I'm not sure why this is a surprise. Are you thinking this is going to start happening in solid red states?

(12-19-2013 02:11 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  So basically all the blue states. I'm not sure why this is a surprise. Are you thinking this is going to start happening in solid red states?

I wouldn't call Iowa a bastion of liberalism...but I believe a majority of the population live in Blue states.

(12-19-2013 02:11 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  So basically all the blue states. I'm not sure why this is a surprise. Are you thinking this is going to start happening in solid red states?

I don't think the red states will happen one by one like the blue states.

I still say the government should not be in the 'marriage' business. Allowing for contractual obligations/benefits between two people...fine, but "Marriage" is a religious institution.

Does DC count? 3/4 of the states and 2/3 of Congress, right?

Don't think 2/3 will be a problem... 3/4 (38) might be.

"3/4 (38) might be."

Ten years ago it was zero...now it's 17...what will it look like in 10 more years?

Yay, free AIDS for everyone.

I sure am glad the entitlement crowd is finally getting their way.

(12-19-2013 02:59 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  "3/4 (38) might be."

Ten years ago it was zero...now it's 17...what will it look like in 10 more years?

Not really much of a statement. 10 years ago, few people were asked their opinion. Do you think there are significantly more gay people in the world today than ten years ago? Or are they just more visible/outspoken today? I think there are plenty of states who won't sign on by some combination of dont care, don't agree with homosexuality or don't think it's the government's business.

I'd prefer that the government get out of the marriage business rather than do what we have always done and keep selecting winners and losers.

(12-19-2013 03:21 PM)Jerry Falwell Wrote:  Yay, free AIDS for everyone.

I sure am glad the entitlement crowd is finally getting their way.

The amount of stupidity flowing through you is amazing.

(12-19-2013 02:06 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/natio...e/4126659/

Now 17 States, plus DC.

DC never counts, and never will

I just want to point out that even though California is a liberal crazytown, in a straight up vote, gay marriage was defeated....twice.

(12-19-2013 03:23 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  

(12-19-2013 03:21 PM)Jerry Falwell Wrote:  Yay, free AIDS for everyone.

I sure am glad the entitlement crowd is finally getting their way.

The amount of stupidity flowing through you is amazing.

Hey, I'm just jumping on the gravy train. I'm applying for disability tomorrow for my "fiber myalgia", going hunting the rest of the year, and popping out as many babies with as many women as I can for next year.

If you can't beat them, join them. Burning this country to the ground is going to be lots of fun!!!!!

(12-19-2013 03:53 PM)Jerry Falwell Wrote:  

(12-19-2013 03:23 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  

(12-19-2013 03:21 PM)Jerry Falwell Wrote:  Yay, free AIDS for everyone.

I sure am glad the entitlement crowd is finally getting their way.

The amount of stupidity flowing through you is amazing.

Hey, I'm just jumping on the gravy train. I'm applying for disability tomorrow for my "fiber myalgia", going hunting the rest of the year, and popping out as many babies with as many women as I can for next year.

If you can't beat them, join them. Burning this country to the ground is going to be lots of fun!!!!!

Yep. Because everyone knows that the interracial marriages (the "gay marriage debate" of the 20th century) ruined our country, right? It's burning to the ground right now, because of people in love. That's what happens.

(12-19-2013 03:54 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  Yep. Because everyone knows that the interracial marriages (the "gay marriage debate" of the 20th century) ruined our country, right? It's burning to the ground right now, because of people in love. That's what happens.

“Immorality affects our ability to reason properly regarding moral and spiritual matters. We begin to reason in ways that supports what we want to be true, rather than what we know to be true. For example, to avoid the conviction of our conscience when engaging in immorality, we first attempt to justify/rationalize our behavior as an exception to the moral law. Eventually, however, we find it easier to deny the moral law-giver Himself. If there is no moral law-giver, there is no moral law; and if there is no moral law, then we are not moral law-breakers, so the guilt we feel for doing X can be safely ignored, suppressed, or explained away. Such reasoning leads to self-deception, and ultimately deadens one’s awareness of God.”

When DoMA got overturned, I called my wife and asked if we were still married.

Turns out it hadn't destroyed marriage.

Why are there guys on this forum that get excited about this?

(12-19-2013 02:11 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  So basically all the blue states. I'm not sure why this is a surprise. Are you thinking this is going to start happening in solid red states?

yes.

The forces of bigotry and hate have lost the war - they just haven't realized it yet.

With in the next 10 years, gay marriage will be legal in every state.

Could be as soon as next year.

(12-19-2013 03:44 PM)GrayBeard Wrote:  I just want to point out that even though California is a liberal crazytown, in a straight up vote, gay marriage was defeated....twice.

And would pass overwhelmingly today.


Opinions on this have changed rapidly.

Hell, even most red state voters don't care anymore.

(12-19-2013 05:14 PM)dbackjon Wrote:  

(12-19-2013 02:11 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  So basically all the blue states. I'm not sure why this is a surprise. Are you thinking this is going to start happening in solid red states?

yes.

The forces of bigotry and hate have lost the war - they just haven't realized it yet.

With in the next 10 years, gay marriage will be legal in every state.

Could be as soon as next year.