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  • Gay Marriage Debate Heading to Louisiana Legislature

    01/31/2004 8:49:50 AM PST · by Theodore R. · 5 replies · 294+ views
    Shreveport, LA, Times ^ | 01-31-04 | Hill, John
    <p>BATON ROUGE - The national debate over gay marriage is headed for the Louisiana Legislature this spring.</p> <p>The religious right is gearing up for a state ban on gay marriage and an outlaw of any state or local taxpayer dollars spent on domestic partner benefits, whether they are extended to straight or gay couples.</p>
  • Letter to the Editor: Redefining Marriage

    12/13/2003 3:13:52 PM PST · by Theodore R. · 5 replies · 192+ views
    Louisville, KY, Courier-Journal ^ | 12-13-03 | Nicholas, Walt
    <p>The issue of gay marriage can trace its roots to the same argument used to strike down the ban against interracial marriages, which was also based on the idea of a union between consenting adults.</p> <p>If interracial marriages are allowed between consenting adults, then why are gays discriminated against simply because of the so-called open minded consent between adults to join together in matrimonial union? But let's think this through one more step.</p>