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To: Halfmanhalfamazing

The argument that gay marriage does not lead to polygamy is absurd. Every argument put forth on behalf of gay marriage (equality etc...) also applies to polygamy and incest. If you support gay marriage, you are logically and morally bound to support polygamy.

All relationships between consenting adults are deserving of marriage
Gay relationships are relationships between consenting adults
Therefore, gay relationships are deserving of marriage

All C is D
G is C
G is D

Substitute polygamy and incest for gay relationships and the logic still applies.


16 posted on 03/31/2006 10:00:53 AM PST by Jibaholic (We wouldn't let our enemies have guns, why should we let them have ideas? -- Josef Stalin)
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To: Jibaholic

I don't see how they can legitimize incest, as it can create physically and intellectually challenged children. Of course, there's always abortion, right?


24 posted on 03/31/2006 10:05:37 AM PST by Jessarah
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To: Jibaholic

Sorry.

Homosexuality was soundly condemned by God in the Bible; polygamy was not.

Then again, if you don't believe in God or the Bible, then your logic might fit...for you.


28 posted on 03/31/2006 10:06:52 AM PST by Eagle Eye (There ought to be a law against excess legislation.)
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To: Jibaholic
If you support gay marriage, you are logically and morally bound to support polygamy.

In principle you are correct. However, people who support gay marriage are neither logical nor moral, so unfortunately they won't feel bound by either.

30 posted on 03/31/2006 10:07:36 AM PST by ScaniaBoy (Part of the Right Wing Research & Attack Machine)
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To: Jibaholic

Not a good example because you can add hetrosexual and it works too. So you are allowing ALL of them to work. Don't add to the acceptance.


43 posted on 03/31/2006 10:16:43 AM PST by napscoordinator
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To: Jibaholic

except that incest has the procreation problem. that's the only big difference between the others. but just to play devil's advocate, why would you care if a brother and sister got married if they couldn't have kids? i have a hard time seeing the problem there.


73 posted on 03/31/2006 11:12:55 AM PST by rudabaga
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