Freep This Poll on Gay Marriage in NJ

Philadelphia TV Channel 10 ^ | 26 October, 2006 | NBC10

[Intolerant in NJ]

Tell the legislature in New Jersey how to vote on gay marriage by freeping this poll "Should gay couples in New Jersey have the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples?" - not that the legislators pay attention to what the people want anyway......

Poll is about two-thirds of the way down the page on the right hand side Link

[Paloma_55]

I often go to debates in a high school outreach program where the parties respond to questions in front of the kids.

On the subject of gay marriage, I stated that it is the right of the people to define marriage how we see it and that the courts should not impose their perspective upon us.

The Dems, libertarians and Greens all attack the Republican party on gay marriage saying we are imposing our religious beliefs upon everyone else.

I clarify that this is not a *religious* issue, but a *moral* one, much like laws that prevent theft, murder, etc which are also in the bible, but accepted broadly because morality extends beyond any particular religion.

Then I ask the kids this question..."If we are not to impose our own version of morality on others... suppose two guys walk up to the county clerk and request a marriage license, should he give them one?"

You will get a kid to nod their head approvingly.

Then you ask "Now, does it matter if these two guys are BROTHERS?"

The class will vocally express disgust at the thought.

Then I ask "Well, who are WE to impose our version of morality upon those two brothers?!?"

I actually had the Dem insert loudly "Incest is different because it can propagate genetic defects!!" at which point I responded "Its two GUYS dude... do I need to explain why they can't propagate genetic defects?!?"

Then I repeated the question..."Why should we be able to impose our morality upon these two guys?"...and I answer it... because WE as a society have a responsibility to establish moral clarity and define what is best for society as a whole. If we cannot hold marriage between a man and a woman as the epitome of a social structure, then ANY social structure will be held equivalent. Whether it is two guys, two gals, two brothers, two sisters, three people, four, or any other combination..we would have to draw a line. If we have to draw a line, lets leave it where it has been for thousands of years.

It is interesting to see how these kids, who have been brainwashed for years now, see the logic here.

After the class, the girl who asked about gay marriage came up to talk to me. It turns out she was opposed to it, but was instructed by her teacher to ask the question.

These kids are being pummelled every day with gay rights and the equivalency is drawn to race. They are being told that if you oppose homosexuality, and homosexual marriage, you are the equivalent of a racist.

[george76]

More judicial activism.

these judges want to be the legislature and the executive , too.

and they care nothing for the voters !

[GVnana]

Exactly. You can buy virtually any kind of insurance you want. No agent will stop you.

[dynachrome]

Thanks to George76 for da ping!
"Should gay couples in New Jersey have the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples?"
Yes 1325 51% No 1268 49%

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[MplsSteve]

Freeped. Done.

[SunnyUsa]

bttt...freeped

[AmericaUnite]

Done and Needs Freeping.

[swain_forkbeard]

It's a push-poll. The question is designed to form opinion, not measure it. Not worth participation.

[Lucky9teen]

Should Gay Couples In New Jersey Have The Same Rights To Benefits As Heterosexual Couples?

Percentage of 2745 Votes
Yes 1397 51%
No 1348 49%

[SunnyUsa]

Should Gay Couples In New Jersey Have The Same Rights To Benefits As Heterosexual Couples?

Choice Votes Percentage of 3167 Votes

Yes 1693 53%

No 1474 47%

[dcnd9]

Can write them your opinion here:
http://www.nbc10.com/news/4187031/detail.html

Question still posted here as well. [moved from front page]

[Kahonek]

"This is a poorly worded (maybe intentionally) poll question. It asks, 'Should gay couples have the same rights to benefits as heterosexual couples?'"

I think it's worded that way for a reason. That is what the court said. They didn't mandate marriage, they mandated benefits.

[Intolerant in NJ]

Question still posted here as well. [moved from front page]...thanks, couldn't find it on front page - not doing well 54% yes, 46% no of about 3600 votes at 4:00 PMEDT - some pro gay group must have gotten ahold of it - I hate that when that happens (and they outvote us when we get hold of it).......

[Intolerant in NJ]

After the class, the girl who asked about gay marriage came up to talk to me. It turns out she was opposed to it, but was instructed by her teacher to ask the question...Excellent arguments and approach - it's sad and outrageous the way kids are being propagandized by the education system these days, usually about issues like "gay rights" which are in most cases way over their heads - I don't think such pressure really changes a lot of minds, though - it does drive skepticism and resistence to special consideration for gays underground, only to surface when given the chance without threat of retribution by some teacher or agitator - that's why states given the opportunity have been going something like 70-30 against gay marriage - I've a hunch if we get to vote for a constitutional amendment as is being discussed today in NJ, even the people of this state will agree to keeping "marriage" as a contract between heterosexuals.....

[SunkenCiv]

FReep!

[conservativeimage]

Heterosexual Monogamy RULES! bumper sticker design:

[Intolerant in NJ]

Results finally announced on tonight's news as 50-50, although the poll was still open after the newscast and showed 51 no, 49 yes...a standoff on gay marriage in New Jersey is actually a victory, IMO....