Posted on 05/12/2009 5:18:05 PM PDT by history_48
by Gina L. Diorio
This really should come as no surprise. Just as gay marriage advocates argue that any two people who love each other should be allowed to marry, now a group in Maui, Hawaii is saying, hey, why stop at two?
The World Polyamory Association, headed by the husband-wife team of Janet Kira Lessin and Sasha Lessin, is pushing for legal recognition of “triad” marriages. Of course, Janet and Sasha lead by example, having, uh, joined, with another “husband” – Shivaya, (see Threesome Marriages).
Some might say this is crazy and argue it will never be accepted, but I’d like to present a tidbit of truth here: if you support gay marriage, it is impossible for you rationally to oppose triad marriages.
Yes, I’ll say it again: If you support gay marriage, it is impossible for you rationally to oppose triad marriages.
Now, I know some people reading this just got very angry with me. They’re saying, “Wait, I believe in same-sex marriage by I by no means would support triad marriages. How dare you say that, logically, I have to?”
I’m so glad you asked.
Two primary arguments given in favor of gay marriage are the arguments of emotion and equal protection.
Well, based on these arguments, it’s impossible logically to deny three people (or four, or five, etc…) the same “right” to marry. After all, if three people love each other, shouldn’t they have the right to marry? And wouldn’t denying three people the right to marry be a violation of their right to equal protection?
“Wait a minute,” you might be saying. “Your claim still doesn’t hold water. Sure, I believe in same-sex marriage, but I also believe strongly in monogamy.”
Ok, that’s great. But on what basis?
No really, think about it, what’s your basis for believing in monogamy.
Is it because it lowers the risk of STDs? Well, wouldn’t three people in an “exclusively committed” three-way relationship also have a lower risk than those with multiple or random hook-ups?
Or maybe you believe monogamy is best for raising children. Ah, but wait a minute, research has actually shown that the healthiest environment for children is in a two-parent home being raised by a mother and a father (note the gender difference there).
So, I’ll say again. Rationally thinking, if you support same-sex marriage you have to support triad marriages.
Now, you might respond to me and say, “No, I don’t support triad marriages – because they’re just wrong!”
Well, sorry, that doesn’t hold water. Because what’s your basis for right and wrong? If you believe in same-sex marriage, then you already have adopted a subjective standard of right and wrong based not on history, not on religious tradition, and not on scientific research. but rather on a “if they want to they should be able to” philosophy (or, even better, on a “this is my truth” philosophy).
So, then, this same philosophy would have to apply to triad marriages as well.
Some of you will think I’m crazy for positing this necessary connection. If so, I’m glad. I hope it will inspire you to examine the arguments and try for yourself to arrive at a logical and rational basis for opposing triad marriages while supporting same-sex marriages.
Prison marriages. Can they be moved to separate prisons?
Here’s an idea:
Have all the homosexual people in the entire world, on a specific day, at a specific time; raise their right hand and say, “I do”. Then pronounce them all married to each other. All of them.
Problem solved.
Then ask them to please shut up and leave the rest of us alone.
That’s it.... I’m doing it.
I’ll be looking for a young, good looking, intelligent, hardbody gal with incredable wealth. Must be heterosexual.
All applications must include photos and full financial statement.
I like long walks on the beach, all music, any water sport, hunting, fishing, shooting, travel, food, Harley’s, boats of ever kind, playing in the dirt with my tractor, big dogs, dog sports, sports cars, photography.... too many interests to list. Living with me is like living with a 5 year old, so I’m told.
Turn offs: anything lib
Got looks, got guts, got lot’s and lot’s of money..... call me.
It’s stunning to see how fast things have been decaying....
Don’t ya think we are wasting our time with the whole ‘logic’ thing? If we limit ourselves to that whole logic/right/wrong thing, I am not sure we can compete in their arena of ideas.
You may think they have to follow your line of thinking, but I bet they would argue that you are cheapening their newly legislated ‘right’.
Correct, on the other hand when a person moves in next door to them wanting to marry a tree or a frog or have 37 wives, and they say it’s ridiculous...
it’s important people ask them why, point out their hypocrisy, etc. etc. etc.
girl, me too! Hubby wouln’t be able to handle it though, he says one of me is enough:-)
I agree. Once the traditional definition changes there is no way for it not to keep changing.
Hey, moslems can marry 8 year olds, and marrying animals is not illegal, IIRC, in Wash St. Why not just lie down in the street and have at it? Force marriage with fish? Sodom did.
I love sheep
Can two adult siblings of the same genders (two sisters or two brothers) get married under homosexual marriage? And if not, why not?
I thought communes provided all that.
I gotta warn you, this will result in more lawyers.
Do they have fourads? We’re looking for people to share the mortgage.
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Why is it impossible? These folks twist themselves into logical pretzels to twist the normal meaning of words and nature. It should be no problem for them to make another twist.
Hi there waggleby! Fresh from your victory on the Troll thread I see. Of course this article is absolutely correct, since polygamy and even polyandry have existed over the ages, but until the last few years homosexual ‘marriage’ has never existed.
Yep and they would love to bring polygamy and whatever else they can think of back.
Just because you don't believe in the slippery slope doesn't mean you won't fall on your ass!
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