I have no problem with so-called civil unions for homosexuals, but I want the definition of marriage to stay the same. Abortion is murder, IMO. Pornography and prostitution is for losers.
I may lose some libertarian credentials but I would be okay with abortion being illegal in almost all cases.
You are an anomaly amongst FR libertarians then.
What you have described is what I’ve seen most people consider true conservatism.
Except that "civil unions" -- as corporations have defined them -- allows corporations to treat cohabiters the same as "married" employees re: benefits.
Some corporations, once they opened the door to providing benefits for homosexual cohabiters -- including civil union recognition -- then realized they had to cater to heterosexual cohabiters.
Eventually, the cohabiters and homosexuals will take on the country as to how many partners can be placed on the benefits' list.
"Civil unions" is simply homosexual "marriage" - lite -- just calling it a less offensive, less provocative name.
“I have no problem with so-called civil unions for homosexuals ..”
Admittedly, GSW, I have not finished reading the entire thread and am still working my way through it. However, your post stands out for this reason: the stance of yours the Slippery Slope without doubt.
When you have no problem with it (civil unions between homosexuals), that’s acceptance, pure and simple.
Once it’s established and taken as a given that “Civil Unions” be ok, then what defines “Civil Unions” two days later? It is wrong, wrong, wrong. A little bit of sin (union) is only going to grow into a lot more sin (marriage).
I am not an articulate person and apologize for the sloppiness of this post. But I firmly believe that this site can be one of the biggest reasons this country is saved, if indeed it is saved, because its founder is a believer in God and HIS way and word. There is no other successful alternative when searching for salvation for our country apart from God Himself.
The acceptance of the homosexuality is wrong in any shape, form and fashion. One says it’s ok, but with limitations (civil unions (WHICH, HELL NO, ARE NOT OK)) ... for TODAY. Tomorrow the goal post is moved. We must not allow it. No exceptions. Homosexuality is destroying this country. It must not be allowed.
You give a little here and little there (which we have done and look where it’s got us), and then there will be no US left to defend.
NO. NO. NO. No homosexuality of any sort. Period.
If we are to be the country that this site stands for, we simply cannot ever move the line in the sand. Just say “NO”.