Posted on 11/15/2004 8:57:16 PM PST by NeantHumain
I ask this question without a flinch: Why are such issues as pornography, gay marriage, and other moral issues something government should regulate? One of my beliefs is that a person should be free to do want they want so long as they do not inhibit another person's freedom. This is a good rule of thumb, but it does mean some people are going to say or do things I would not personally do or do not personally agree with. A popular issue today is gay marriage. Although I would not personally engage in homosexual practices, I am obligated to supports gays' right to do this because otherwise they would have a valid reason to prohibit something I do. Additionally, state-sanctioned marriage gives gay couples more happiness without upsetting anything more than some conservative consciences.
My question amounts to why should we prohibit such social issues?
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