[elpadre]

to stay silent is to affirm
to say, “it is their life to do what they want,” is to affirm.

to voice your opinion that it is wrong; as it is against the laws of nature - it violates clear scriptural teachings - to goes against accepted practices throughout the history of mankind - is to stand against.

[cripplecreek]

to stay silent is to affirm

And that's exactly what conservatives will do if they think it will harm their side.