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To: panther33
I would try an argument based on the fact that while the constitution protects you based on your race and religion, it makes no such protection for those of any certain sexual preference.
208 posted on 12/02/2003 10:12:14 AM PST by BSunday (I'm not the bad guy)
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To: BSunday
I would try an argument based on the fact that while the constitution protects you based on your race and religion, it makes no such protection for those of any certain sexual preference.

I disagree with using this argument because it has a loophole.

Sexual preference is an acceptable (to me) basis to ban discrimination against individuals. Courts may choose to interpret an existing equal protection clause in this way, but it still says nothing about "gay marriage." Despite equal protection for gays, marriage law can and should discriminate against gay couples.

215 posted on 12/02/2003 10:50:09 AM PST by NutCrackerBoy
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