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To: Michael Eden
Don't get mad - get even. All this points out is that the only way to prevent same sex marriage in the U.S. is by an affirmative act - amending the FEDERAL Constitution. I have no idea why this is such a mystery to the general public - perhaps it's that American Government isn't taught much anymore. Even if this particular equal protection ruling is overturned - there is bound to be a circuit somewhere which will expand this position even further.

When the public is surveyed, by nearly 60-40 proportions, same sex marriage is disfavored. But when the same samples are asked "Would you support a Federal Constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage?" the response is 40-60, opposed. It just tells me that there is a need for an educational campaign along with issue advocacy in opposition to same sex marriage - people don't seem to understand the mechanics of constitutional law and our system of federalism, and that is preventing them from supporting an effective approach.
3 posted on 08/04/2010 6:14:41 PM PDT by Wally_Kalbacken
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To: Wally_Kalbacken

It is a fact that controlling the language often controls the conclusion.

That is the genius of political correctness.

“Being politically correct is not just a cutesy attempt to make people feel better; it’s a larger, coordinated effort to change Western culture as we know it. Early Marxists/ Progressives designed their game plan long ago and continue to execute it today: Control the argument by controlling the language. Those with radical agendas understand that plan and are taking advantage of an oversensitive public.” - Glenn Beck, An Inconvenient Book

I think most people want to be fair, and want to be “tolerant,” but they are ignorant as to what “fair” is and how to be “tolerant.” And then by default they think as they are told to think.


4 posted on 08/04/2010 6:26:38 PM PDT by Michael Eden
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To: Wally_Kalbacken

Wally, I have seen similar surveys with similar numbers, but those who understand constitutional law are less likely to support such efforts. I’m sure that a brief survery of those taking the relevant classes in college would confirm.

Also, most people are moderate. They might not wish for people to smoke at home, but they would stop short of supporting a constitutional amendment mandating a governmental discrimination against those who smoke at home.


6 posted on 08/04/2010 7:04:13 PM PDT by km6xu (1998 Onion Headline: Palestinian Gunman Angered by Stereotypes)
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