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Title: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: microsoft windows on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:42:16: Well, this topic's been in the news a lot recently. How do you feel about it? You think the federal government in the United States should mandate the recognition of same-sex marriage?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:42:56: No.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: microsoft windows on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:43:51: Do you feel that federal recognition of same sex marriage will be harmful to the United States as a whole?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: eth0s on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:48:10: I think the US Govt should mandate same sex marriage.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: baldgye on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:51:24: I still think it's pretty shameful its taken this long to even be an issue... though its cute how people use religion to defend homophobic opinions like that's a valid stance...
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:51:53: Inb4 lock
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:52:56: I once heard a great piece related to this on 4chan.

"If someone makes you horny, have sex with them. It's not my business what or who you do in your free time."

I thought that that was... surprisingly profound for /b/.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:54:06: Quote from: TacticalStache on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:52:56
I once heard a great piece related to this on 4chan.

"If someone makes you horny, have sex with them. It's not my business what or who you do in your free time."

I thought that that was... surprisingly profound for /b/.

Some things that make people horny are illegal. Just saying.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:54:13: Quote from: TacticalStache on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:52:56
I once heard a great piece related to this on 4chan.

"If someone makes you horny, have sex with them. It's not my business what or who you do in your free time."

I thought that that was... surprisingly profound for /b/.

Plot twist they were probably talking about children.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:54:42: well i mean it is 4chan
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Frenir on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:55:19: I seriously don't understand why people even care what other people choose to do with their lives.

The most gay thing you can do is to meddle with what another man does with his body.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:57:32: Quote from: Frenir on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:55:19
I seriously don't understand why people even care what other people choose to do with their lives.

The most gay thing you can do is to meddle with what another man does with his body.

Well it's only gay if you take a hands on approach.
Also that's sexist.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Cheesebaron on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:12:51: Whom someone wants to spend their life with is entirely up to them, what they do to each other with consent from both parts is also entirely up to themselves, as long as they are not breaking any laws. Why should the government dictate who they can marry and not, apart from the two parts not being the legal age? I think it is their own business. Of course they should not go around and try to "convert" people and pressure them into doing things they do not want, but otherwise I don't see any problem in same sex marriage.

I think this picture of Cartman is appropriate:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_memg68xfe81rlo1q2o1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: eddie on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:15:12: Any human should be able to marry any human with consent.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:24:59: Quote from: eddie on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:15:12
Any human should be able to marry any human with consent.
Even themselves?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: feizor on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:25:17: I'm all for it.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: eddie on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:29:49: Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:24:59
Quote from: eddie on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:15:12
Any human should be able to marry any human with consent.
Even themselves?
Whatever works for them. :p
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:31:18: I don't believe in Same Sex marriage. I'm fine with whoever people live with and have sex with, but marriage is something sacred to religion, and redefining that isn't right.

opinions opinions
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: tbc on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:32:30: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:54:06
Quote from: TacticalStache on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:52:56
I once heard a great piece related to this on 4chan.

"If someone makes you horny, have sex with them. It's not my business what or who you do in your free time."

I thought that that was... surprisingly profound for /b/.

Some things that make people horny are illegal. Just saying.

just change it to 'mutually horny'?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Cheesebaron on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:32:59: Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:31:18
I don't believe in Same Sex marriage. I'm fine with whoever people live with and have sex with, but marriage is something sacred to religion, and redefining that isn't right.

opinions opinions

There is also something as legal marriage.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: tbc on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:35:06: do usa commonlaws get tax benefits as well? or do gay/lesbians couples even get to apply as commonlaw?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:36:01: I don't think the government should recognize any sort of marriage. I think it should be left to the people / churches.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Binge on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:22:31: Dis gun be stupid :confused:

Prediction: People will have one of two aligning points of view on this topic and although everyone is opinionated someone will make this into a matter of fact and fights will occur.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:24:35: Quote from: dorkvader on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:36:01
I don't think the government should recognize any sort of marriage. I think it should be left to the people / churches.
probably the most logical step
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:25:19: Quote from: Binge on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:22:31
Dis gun be stupid :confused:

Prediction: People will have one of two aligning points of view on this topic and although everyone is opinionated someone will make this into a matter of fact and fights will occur.

I tried posting an environmental thread once it was closed within minutes, I didn't think this one would last this long
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: rockhawksam on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:30:33: Same sex marriage being legally recognized = common sense in my opinion. BTW inb4 thread locked
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: smknjoe on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:32:49: Quote from: dorkvader on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:36:01
I don't think the government should recognize any sort of marriage. I think it should be left to the people / churches.

...after all, we are supposed to have a separation of church and State here in the US.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:35:03: Quote from: Binge on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:22:31
Dis gun be stupid :confused:

Prediction: People will have one of two aligning points of view on this topic and although everyone is opinionated someone will make this into a matter of fact and fights will occur.

Thanks for joining us captain obvious. I've prepared your table in the corner, far removed and safety tucked away from the demagoguery.
Could I interest you in our fine selection of classic rhetorical fallacies?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: rockhawksam on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:39:06: Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:31:18
I don't believe in Same Sex marriage. I'm fine with whoever people live with and have sex with, but marriage is something sacred to religion, and redefining that isn't right.

opinions opinions
It's sacred to religions, but it's not like all religions just decided that gays can't get married, so technically it would not be redefining anything. I think that marriage is not just a religious right but a human right. People do not just get married for religious reasons, it is the natural pairing up of two people and the government should not be able to restrict that. Separation of church and state and also just human rights.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: rockhawksam on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:40:05: Quote from: the1onewolf on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:35:03
Quote from: Binge on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:22:31
Dis gun be stupid :confused:

Prediction: People will have one of two aligning points of view on this topic and although everyone is opinionated someone will make this into a matter of fact and fights will occur.

Thanks for joining us captain obvious. I've prepared your table in the corner, far removed and safety tucked away from the demagoguery.
Could I interest you in our fine selection of classic rhetorical fallacies?
http://www.reddit.com/r/iamverysmart
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:52:26: Quote from: rockhawksam on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:39:06
Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:31:18
I don't believe in Same Sex marriage. I'm fine with whoever people live with and have sex with, but marriage is something sacred to religion, and redefining that isn't right.

opinions opinions
It's sacred to religions, but it's not like all religions just decided that gays can't get married, so technically it would not be redefining anything. I think that marriage is not just a religious right but a human right. People do not just get married for religious reasons, it is the natural pairing up of two people and the government should not be able to restrict that. Separation of church and state and also just human rights.

Basics of English Grammar (http://www.talkenglish.com/Grammar/Grammar.aspx)
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: rockhawksam on Sun, 11 May 2014, 22:12:05: Quote from: the1onewolf on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:52:26
Quote from: rockhawksam on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:39:06
Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:31:18
I don't believe in Same Sex marriage. I'm fine with whoever people live with and have sex with, but marriage is something sacred to religion, and redefining that isn't right.

opinions opinions
It's sacred to religions, but it's not like all religions just decided that gays can't get married, so technically it would not be redefining anything. I think that marriage is not just a religious right but a human right. People do not just get married for religious reasons, it is the natural pairing up of two people and the government should not be able to restrict that. Separation of church and state and also just human rights.

Basics of English Grammar (http://www.talkenglish.com/Grammar/Grammar.aspx)
http://www.buzzfeed.com/orlandojones/how-to-not-be-****-on-the-internet-icl1? By the way, "captain obvious" (Binge) was right. We are arguing now.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Sun, 11 May 2014, 22:20:17: Quote from: rockhawksam on Sun, 11 May 2014, 22:12:05
Quote from: the1onewolf on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:52:26
Quote from: rockhawksam on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:39:06
Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:31:18
I don't believe in Same Sex marriage. I'm fine with whoever people live with and have sex with, but marriage is something sacred to religion, and redefining that isn't right.

opinions opinions
It's sacred to religions, but it's not like all religions just decided that gays can't get married, so technically it would not be redefining anything. I think that marriage is not just a religious right but a human right. People do not just get married for religious reasons, it is the natural pairing up of two people and the government should not be able to restrict that. Separation of church and state and also just human rights.

Basics of English Grammar (http://www.talkenglish.com/Grammar/Grammar.aspx)
http://www.buzzfeed.com/orlandojones/how-to-not-be-****-on-the-internet-icl1? By the way, "captain obvious" (Binge) was right. We are arguing now.

Okay get in this telephone box and let's smoke weed.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Elrick on Sun, 11 May 2014, 22:33:42: Quote from: the1onewolf on Sun, 11 May 2014, 22:20:17
Okay get in this telephone box and let's smoke weed.

The BEST statement made today on this FORUM :thumb: .
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 11 May 2014, 22:40:26: [attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Lanx on Sun, 11 May 2014, 23:42:34: what old ass religion, that is a religion(which is really a cult) that was first written on parchment (ghetto paper), recognizes and won't burn you at the stake for wanting gay marriage?

some are neutral, like hindu,

most are violent and want to burn you alive like islam and christianity.

if you don't believe in 3000 year old folk tales that were recently put down on paper, i don't know why anyone would be against it.

like all politicians have proved to us, the vocal majority that are against something, are usually in the closet about it.

i really don't care, i'm not going to be against it or for it, whatever adam and steve do, on adam and steve time is their own damn business, including getting married.

if they want to force the legal marriage issue, that's their right,

if however they want to force dumb ass choir boy loving priests to recognize them and perform ceremonies for them, then that's stupid.

this imo, also holds true for business' that do NOT want to deal with gay marriage.

like for instance
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/01/20/state-rules-oregon-bakery-that-refused-to-make-a-gay-wedding-cake-violated-lesbian-couples-civil-rights/

and here's the updated news
http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/258704731.html (different state, it's a bill)

i don't get it, if you're a family run business and i'm pretty sure most small business bakeries and family run, with their own family values, why do they HAVE to make a gay wedding cake?

why do you have to service every customer? sometimes a customer is an *******, and sometimes a customer wants you to put adam and steve on a wedding, which makes you a christian fellow, vomit twice inside.

it's not like they're actively hating on gays, they just don't want to vomit on the inside creating a cake especially for gays, pretty sure if they put out a basic wedding cake and a lesbian bought it from them, no one would care.

plus, why force the issue, goto another cake place, plus don't you have to taste the cake and talk to the baker first? i mean that's what i did for my wedding cake, we spent 2 days talking to every baker and tasting all the cake. pretty sure if an adam and steve came in for this the baker would immediately go "oh i'm christian so i won't bake you a cake"

sure!

next baker on the appointment list... you know what, let's call every baker and say "hey we're gay, is that a problem for you?"

plus this is good for business, isn't it? the next week you should see "sweet gay bakery, we bake gay cakes, all the other christians won't" and be rolling in money, might have to make a few YMCA cakes, oh well.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:44:14: Like racism, it only matters cause we still talk about it.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: tbc on Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:52:17: i think people do a lot more than talk.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:59:27: Quote from: tbc on Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:52:17
i think people do a lot more than talk.
Giggity.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:17:58: I'm not even for any marriage
You don't love someone more because you wasted resources and shoved a ring on that person's finger and had a bunch of people look at you and a man in robes saying things
Just get together and kiss and **** or whatever, move in somewhere, why do people even care, apart from those getting together?

(aw damnit a rant on religion)
It just makes religious people look really weird, they want the dudes up there with them and God in their (gay) fanclub, not down in hell (which I'm pretty sure they don't go to for being gay thanks to something in the new testament). And Satan is actually a totes rad guy for lighting fire to criminals and ****, whilst God is totes uncool, brainwashes you so you can feel nothing bad, only happiness, but how do you know what's sweet if you haven't tasted anything else?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:38:59: Quote from: the1onewolf on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:35:03
Quote from: Binge on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:22:31
Dis gun be stupid :confused:

Prediction: People will have one of two aligning points of view on this topic and although everyone is opinionated someone will make this into a matter of fact and fights will occur.

Thanks for joining us captain obvious. I've prepared your table in the corner, far removed and safety tucked away from the demagoguery.
Could I interest you in our fine selection of classic rhetorical fallacies?

How can you offer my asylum from demagoguery if you are welcoming me to a group which offers rhetorical fallacies?

:confused:
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: sth on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:53:46: i hate clocks. we should ban clocks.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:54:23: Just a heads up that this thread will be locked if it veers even slightly off-course.

State your opinions. Argue by addressing the opinions of others calmly and clearly. Don't bash gay people. Don't bash religious people. Don't bash non-gay and/or non-religious people who happen to disagree with you.

:thumb:
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: sth on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:55:18: Quote from: hashbaz on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:54:23
Just a heads up that this thread will be locked if it veers even slightly off-course.

State your opinions. Argue by addressing the opinions of others calmly and clearly. Don't bash gay people. Don't bash religious people. Don't bash non-gay and/or non-religious people who happen to disagree with you.

:thumb:

what about clocks?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: tbc on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:32:24: I support hating clocks if you also include watches as clocks. otherwise, you're a dirty watch lover. ewwwww
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18: i liek turtles
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:19:19: Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:38:59
Quote from: the1onewolf on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:35:03
Quote from: Binge on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:22:31
Dis gun be stupid :confused:

Prediction: People will have one of two aligning points of view on this topic and although everyone is opinionated someone will make this into a matter of fact and fights will occur.

Thanks for joining us captain obvious. I've prepared your table in the corner, far removed and safety tucked away from the demagoguery.
Could I interest you in our fine selection of classic rhetorical fallacies?

How can you offer my asylum from demagoguery if you are welcoming me to a group which offers rhetorical fallacies?

:confused:

Nonononono my good Sir. I'm afraid you have the wrong idea.
We're offering rhetorical fallacies as a service to you for your amusement and entertainment.

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: JaccoW on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:21:25: Let me just add some real facts about gay marriage and 'the sanctimony of marriage'.
Especially as someone coming from a country where it has been legal for well over 10 years.

(http://i.imgur.com/Y0otBzQ.png)

If anything, making gay marriage legal has preserved it. Notice the large dip in both 2002 and 2003?
It would be easier to attribute divorce rates to the economic situations than to this.

/thread
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:24:54: Quote from: JaccoW on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:21:25
Let me just add some real facts about gay marriage and 'the sanctimony of marriage'.
Especially as someone coming from a country where it has been legal for well over 10 years.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Y0otBzQ.png)

If anything, making gay marriage legal has preserved it. Notice the large dip in both 2002 and 2003?
It would be easier to attribute divorce rates to the economic situations than to this.

/thread

That's a great graph! I love facts!
Clearly the looming, pressing and immediate threat of terrorism instilled the fear of God in all of us.
I'm glad UBL is dead now.
Now we don't have to fear divine retribution for divorces.
Thank Go... I mean goodness!
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:30:08: Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

QFT
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:35:35: Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:30:08
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

QFT

Why stop at like when you can love?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:38:55: Quote from: the1onewolf on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:35:35
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:30:08
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

QFT

Why stop at like when you can love?

strictly forbidden by the Necronomicon, and I'm very religious :)
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: JaccoW on Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:24:43: Quote from: the1onewolf on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:24:54
Quote from: JaccoW on Mon, 12 May 2014, 03:21:25
Let me just add some real facts about gay marriage and 'the sanctimony of marriage'.
Especially as someone coming from a country where it has been legal for well over 10 years.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Y0otBzQ.png)

If anything, making gay marriage legal has preserved it. Notice the large dip in both 2002 and 2003?
It would be easier to attribute divorce rates to the economic situations than to this.

/thread

That's a great graph! I love facts!
Clearly the looming, pressing and immediate threat of terrorism instilled the fear of God in all of us.
I'm glad UBL is dead now.
Now we don't have to fear divine retribution for divorces.
Thank Go... I mean goodness!
If not for the fact that 51.3% is irreligious (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_Netherlands) so that fear was pretty much non-existant anyway. ;)
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:27:29: **** gays and their marriages

/thread

--User was muted for this post--
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: sth on Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:35:57: Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:27:29
**** gays and their marriages

/thread
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Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:37:03: Quote from: sth on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:53:46
i hate clocks. we should ban clocks.

I agree, it's my personal belief that Jesus hated clocks. So on that basis NO ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED CLOCKS!
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: tufty on Mon, 12 May 2014, 06:52:22: I think we should enforce same-person marriage, particularly WRT "microsoft windows". If it's married to itself, it might spend its time alternating between fighting and fscking (like all married couples), and stop posting ridiculous threads here.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 07:00:01: Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:27:29
**** gays
hot
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: JaccoW on Mon, 12 May 2014, 07:20:41: Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:27:29
**** gays and their marriages

/thread
(http://i.imgur.com/K9GhE2k.gif)
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 07:40:25: Quote from: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 07:00:01
Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:27:29
**** gays
hot
Tom of Finland appreciates this post.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Tarzan on Mon, 12 May 2014, 07:47:39: Since the government already meddles in the marriage arena, by legislating preferential treatment for married couples, then it's only fair that this status is available to anyone who wants it.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: vivalarevolución on Mon, 12 May 2014, 07:53:28: Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 11 May 2014, 18:31:18
I don't believe in Same Sex marriage. I'm fine with whoever people live with and have sex with, but marriage is something sacred to religion, and redefining that isn't right.

opinions opinions

Then why the heck should government be involved in marriage in the first place? Are non-religious people not allowed to get married? What about my tax benefits for marriage?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 07:56:51: Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 07:40:25
Quote from: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 07:00:01
Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:27:29
**** gays
hot
Tom of Finland appreciates this post.
I know what that is because of Bing. We were looking up "Finland" for pictures we needed for a project, but we were too damn lazy to open Google.
IDK if that still happens
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:09:23: He explains why it's wrong...
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:09:58: (https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/p75x225/10301369_604776882952521_2892064284371315495_n.jpg)

And for the folks using religion as an argument:

(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10170772_778120308872747_7086356300452020363_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/s180x540/10313984_743467825673295_4843585176930837082_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Tarzan on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:12:53: Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:09:58
Show Image
(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/p75x225/10301369_604776882952521_2892064284371315495_n.jpg)

:thumb:
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:24:28: Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:09:58
Show Image
(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/p75x225/10301369_604776882952521_2892064284371315495_n.jpg)

wow. finally the tight coupling between jerking off and legal actions is found.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:32:46: Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:24:28
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:09:58
Show Image
(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/p75x225/10301369_604776882952521_2892064284371315495_n.jpg)

wow. finally the tight coupling between jerking off and legal actions is found.
jack off for better gun laws pls
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:38:14: Quote from: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:32:46
Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:24:28
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wow. finally the tight coupling between jerking off and legal actions is found.
jack off for better gun laws pls

You'll shoot your eye out!
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:41:58: Quote from: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:32:46
Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:24:28
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wow. finally the tight coupling between jerking off and legal actions is found.
jack off for better gun laws pls
i wish i could jack off full weed legalization and forcible replacement of alcohol with weed.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:49:42: Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:41:58
Quote from: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:32:46
Quote from: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 08:24:28
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wow. finally the tight coupling between jerking off and legal actions is found.
jack off for better gun laws pls
i wish i could jack off full weed legalization and forcible replacement of alcohol with weed.
if geekhack was a person that happened to be world dominating, everything would be perfect
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Harrowed on Mon, 12 May 2014, 09:06:54: I think gay marriage should be made legal - here in Finland too. There's no rational reasons not to and legal marriage exist already and so marriage is already stripped away from its initial religious context. It also needs to fully the same institution with the exact same name to any couples because anything else is just more discrimination disguised as 'compromise'.

Gay marriage inside religious communities is more complex issue. I myself am thinking about resigning from church because the religious community will always read THE book literally even though most of time the literal context doesn't make any sense from any point of view. They don't see the true message.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Mon, 12 May 2014, 09:15:41: But... he puts the hand DEEEPA!
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 12 May 2014, 09:18:33: Quote from: Harrowed on Mon, 12 May 2014, 09:06:54
There's no rational reasons not to

Lucky as a religious person I don't need to rationally justify homophobic or sexist opinions :)

You could see that line as trolling, but its the actual religious argument boiled down.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 09:47:59: I think there was some interesting talk about gay marriage in this video
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Malphas on Mon, 12 May 2014, 12:20:42: It depends on how you define marriage. I can see why people could be opposed to same-sex marriage from an ideological standpoint, but 99% of the time it's just thoughtless bigotry. Marriage was traditionally intended to be an social, religious, and later legal institution designed to provide a stable framework for raising children. If you still believe in that reasoning then you could legitimately argue that same-sex marriage erodes that concept and is harmful.

Personally, I don't - I think the time when that was the primary for marriage is long gone, and now marriage is simply about people in romantic relationships, which is why I believe marriage is an outdated concept that doesn't properly reflect the myriad of different relationships on which people are dependent on each other and deserve legal protection. I don't think the rights and benefits provided by marriage should be limited to opposing-gender, heterosexual, unrelated, monogamous couples in a romantic relationship. I think relationships that may be same-sex, platonic, family-related or even multiple parties should all be entitled to those rights providing they meet a set criteria.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 12:53:43: Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

No you don't. You're lying. Now get back on topic!
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:41:59: Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 12:53:43
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

No you don't. You're lying. Now get back on topic!

What topic?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:43:49: Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:41:59
Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 12:53:43
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

No you don't. You're lying. Now get back on topic!

What topic?

The discussion of same sex marriage.

So what is your position on same sex marriage? Do you support it or oppose it? How does it relate to your culture and/or morals? Does your state/nation allow it?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:10:05: Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:43:49
Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:41:59
Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 12:53:43
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

No you don't. You're lying. Now get back on topic!

What topic?

The discussion of same sex marriage.

So what is your position on same sex marriage? Do you support it or oppose it? How does it relate to your culture and/or morals? Does your state/nation allow it?

I'm not going to marry the same sex. It does not relate to me. This is not an issue except to those affected and local/national legislature. There is no reason people like you should act as though this is a topic for popular opinion. Opinionated responses to an issue which has no definable characteristics as a problem are a waste of political wind.

Please bring up real issues like poisoned ground water, overpopulation, and space exploration/colonization.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:12:42: Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:10:05
Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:43:49
Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:41:59
Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 12:53:43
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

No you don't. You're lying. Now get back on topic!

What topic?

The discussion of same sex marriage.

So what is your position on same sex marriage? Do you support it or oppose it? How does it relate to your culture and/or morals? Does your state/nation allow it?

I'm not going to marry the same sex. It does not relate to me. This is not an issue except to those affected and local/national legislature. There is no reason people like you should act as though this is a topic for popular opinion. Opinionated responses to an issue which has no definable characteristics as a problem are a waste of political wind.

Please bring up real issues like poisoned ground water, overpopulation, and space exploration/colonization.

But people are ****ing each other in the ass. How are we supposed to sleep knowing this? /s
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:17:44: Quote from: exitfire401 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:12:42
Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:10:05
Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:43:49
Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:41:59
Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 12:53:43
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

No you don't. You're lying. Now get back on topic!

What topic?

The discussion of same sex marriage.

So what is your position on same sex marriage? Do you support it or oppose it? How does it relate to your culture and/or morals? Does your state/nation allow it?

I'm not going to marry the same sex. It does not relate to me. This is not an issue except to those affected and local/national legislature. There is no reason people like you should act as though this is a topic for popular opinion. Opinionated responses to an issue which has no definable characteristics as a problem are a waste of political wind.

Please bring up real issues like poisoned ground water, overpopulation, and space exploration/colonization.

But people are ****ing each other in the ass. How are we supposed to sleep knowing this? /s

Just take a drink of your local frakked water and you'll forget all about not being able to take naps.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:21:29: I oppose warp travel above speeds of warp 5.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:25:33: Quote from: the1onewolf on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:21:29
I oppose warp travel above speeds of warp 5.

I have seen the Burson reports.

My headphones exhibit entirely too much harmonic distortion.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:44:14: Quote from: exitfire401 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:12:42
Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:10:05
Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:43:49
Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:41:59
Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 12:53:43
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

No you don't. You're lying. Now get back on topic!

What topic?

The discussion of same sex marriage.

So what is your position on same sex marriage? Do you support it or oppose it? How does it relate to your culture and/or morals? Does your state/nation allow it?

I'm not going to marry the same sex. It does not relate to me. This is not an issue except to those affected and local/national legislature. There is no reason people like you should act as though this is a topic for popular opinion. Opinionated responses to an issue which has no definable characteristics as a problem are a waste of political wind.

Please bring up real issues like poisoned ground water, overpopulation, and space exploration/colonization.

But people are ****ing each other in the ass. How are we supposed to sleep knowing this? /s

This isn't reserved for just homosexuals (is this the appropriate term?), heterosexuals do these things as well, or so I've heard.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:51:47: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:44:14
Quote from: exitfire401 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:12:42
Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:10:05
Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:43:49
Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:41:59
Quote from: microsoft windows on Mon, 12 May 2014, 12:53:43
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 May 2014, 02:44:18
i liek turtles

No you don't. You're lying. Now get back on topic!

What topic?

The discussion of same sex marriage.

So what is your position on same sex marriage? Do you support it or oppose it? How does it relate to your culture and/or morals? Does your state/nation allow it?

I'm not going to marry the same sex. It does not relate to me. This is not an issue except to those affected and local/national legislature. There is no reason people like you should act as though this is a topic for popular opinion. Opinionated responses to an issue which has no definable characteristics as a problem are a waste of political wind.

Please bring up real issues like poisoned ground water, overpopulation, and space exploration/colonization.

But people are ****ing each other in the ass. How are we supposed to sleep knowing this? /s

This isn't reserved for just homosexuals (is this the appropriate term?), heterosexuals do these things as well, or so I've heard.

awwww jeeeahhhh
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: iri on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:52:47: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:44:14
This isn't reserved for just homosexuals (is this the appropriate term?)
no.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: tricheboars on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:52:56: marriage was a legal institution long before it was a religious one. it was all about inheritance and property ownership. if marriage was truly a religious institution than we wouldn't have a divorce rate as high as we have.

as a married straight man i want gays to have whatever is fair. i believe our current system is unfair towards homosexuals and i will support any effort to fix this.

people should be able to marry consenting adults regardless of gender. our society is constantly evolving and this needs to evolve next. but the reality is this is going to happen one way or another. my generation (i am 30 years young) overwhelmingly supports gay marriage. so it is only a matter of time before the old ruling class of sexist jerks die and we can redefine marriage laws.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 12 May 2014, 16:06:21: If two people of the any sex love each other and want to share their stuff, then I think they should be allowed to marry to make the sharing agreement legally binding. Homosexual love is love just as much as heterosexual love.
Even though it would be hard to enforce, love should be mandatory. I think that a marriage between two people of the same sex who love each other is better than a marriage between a man and a woman who don't.

I am also for gay couple with means adopting a child from an impoverished single mother - all four people could benefit from that. It is better that they adopt than use a sperm/womb donor.

However, I don't think that every $CHURCH and $PRIEST (or whatever they call it in whatever religion) should be forced to conduct a marriage ceremony of two people of the same sex. There should be freedom of religion, and that means also freedom from having someone impose their religious views upon you (even if they are right) as well as the freedom to not choose religion. Gays should not be denied marriage at City Hall, and they should not be forbidden to create a church that would perform the ceremony.

In the old days, when there was no religious freedom, churches had more power over people and tried to control many more aspects of peoples lives.
Up until maybe 200 years ago in many parts of Europe, it was mandatory to attend church every Sunday. In protestant countries the churches were also used to deliver proclamations from the state. That way, the church served not only a religious function, but was an extension of the state doing many things that civil servants re doing today.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Mon, 12 May 2014, 16:39:52: Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:25:33
Quote from: the1onewolf on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:21:29
I oppose warp travel above speeds of warp 5.

I have seen the Burson reports.

My headphones exhibit entirely too much harmonic distortion.

Compensate by diverting auxiliary power from decks 9-13 to the gyrodyne relays in the propulsion field inter-matrix and reverse the polarity.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 16:51:44: Quote from: the1onewolf on Mon, 12 May 2014, 16:39:52
Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:25:33
Quote from: the1onewolf on Mon, 12 May 2014, 15:21:29
I oppose warp travel above speeds of warp 5.

I have seen the Burson reports.

My headphones exhibit entirely too much harmonic distortion.

Compensate by diverting auxiliary power from decks 9-13 to the gyrodyne relays in the propulsion field inter-matrix and reverse the polarity.
weed.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: C5Allroad on Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:56:13: This really doesn't bother me at all. I don't see why people get so worked up about it and say gays shouldn't marry. It's their lives, leave them alone.

I see this joke pop around here and there: Some person who is against gay marriage** I don't gays should marry, but I fully support lesbians.** Like what the ****? How ignorant can people be nowadays?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:58:26: Rule of life: the guy yelling against gay marriage the loudest is the gayest gay in the room
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: C5Allroad on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:07:34: Quote from: hwood34 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:58:26
Rule of life: the guy yelling against gay marriage the loudest is the gayest gay in the room
Well... Never thought of it like that.
It's like "Who smelt it, dealt it."
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:10:26: BEASTIALITY WHOOOOOO!
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:19:52: Quote from: the1onewolf on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:10:26
BEASTIALITY WHOOOOOO!

Ya gotta love that squirrel-on-squirrel action...
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:27:26: Quote from: the1onewolf on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:10:26
DEVIANTART WHOOOOOO!
ftfy
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: C5Allroad on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:34:03: There goes this thread.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:53:47: Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:07:34
Quote from: hwood34 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:58:26
Rule of life: the guy yelling against gay marriage the loudest is the gayest gay in the room
Well... Never thought of it like that.
It's like "Who smelt it, dealt it."
Just remember Pastor Ted
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:58:06: Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:56:13
How ignorant can people be nowadays?
You don't get out much, do you? :p
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: JoeC on Mon, 12 May 2014, 21:29:31: The more I think about it, and the more it's brought up, isn't it just paying the government for the right to file joint taxes? Take away the church, the priest, the ring, the cake, the dress or not dress, and what's left? Just a piece of paper and two people.

But I guess that's basically summarizing what has already been posted in this thread. ¯\(°_o)/¯
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 22:24:41: WAIT!

What are your feelings on bonding between other species. Why are we allowing animals to pair under the pretense of carnal lust in our back yards? Nay, our own homes in the case of some people.

How is it justified that something humps something else without our express concern or intervention into the issue?

Should there be government regulation? Should there be church regulation? THE RULES OR LACK THEREOF CONFUSE ME AND I NEED AN ADULT!!!
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: tbc on Mon, 12 May 2014, 22:34:01: Quote from: JoeC on Mon, 12 May 2014, 21:29:31
The more I think about it, and the more it's brought up, isn't it just paying the government for the right to file joint taxes? Take away the church, the priest, the ring, the cake, the dress or not dress, and what's left? Just a piece of paper and two people.

But I guess that's basically summarizing what has already been posted in this thread. ¯\(°_o)/¯

DING DING DING

people are basically complaining about who owns a word (church vs state vs progressives). marriage is a business transaction nowadays (it's called a prenup).

there is no such thing as 'sanctity of marriage' when the divorce rate is above 0 for religious couples.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Mon, 12 May 2014, 22:38:55: Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 22:24:41
It's TP's fault

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Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 12 May 2014, 23:55:46: You can have a marriage that doesn't involve god, that is recognised by the law. So why does christianity or religion of any kind have to come into it? If people want a Christian wedding then it just falls on the church to accept or reject it, not the government or the people. The church in the UK has already said it's fine with it all, if that's what you really want.

Obligatory love thy neighbour etc etc, stone a woman if she isn't a virgin counter argument etc etc.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: sth on Tue, 13 May 2014, 02:15:50: Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 22:24:41
WAIT!

What are your feelings on bonding between other species. Why are we allowing animals to pair under the pretense of carnal lust in our back yards? Nay, our own homes in the case of some people.

How is it justified that something humps something else without our express concern or intervention into the issue?

Should there be government regulation? Should there be church regulation? THE RULES OR LACK THEREOF CONFUSE ME AND I NEED AN ADULT!!!

sexual bonding i'm not so sure about. i am 100% in favor of chemical and surgical bonding of animals to one another in the attempt to create multi-life forms capable of flattening houses and causing as much chaos as possible, like elephants with tigers attached to their legs.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Tue, 13 May 2014, 02:18:34: Quote from: sth on Tue, 13 May 2014, 02:15:50
Quote from: Binge on Mon, 12 May 2014, 22:24:41
WAIT!

What are your feelings on bonding between other species. Why are we allowing animals to pair under the pretense of carnal lust in our back yards? Nay, our own homes in the case of some people.

How is it justified that something humps something else without our express concern or intervention into the issue?

Should there be government regulation? Should there be church regulation? THE RULES OR LACK THEREOF CONFUSE ME AND I NEED AN ADULT!!!

sexual bonding i'm not so sure about. i am 100% in favor of chemical and surgical bonding of animals to one another in the attempt to create multi-life forms capable of flattening houses and causing as much chaos as possible, like elephants with tigers attached to their legs.

You'd make a good agent of CHAOS.
[attachimg=1]

Down with the Imperium of Man!

^Disclaimer for those sensitive about this humandkind not mankind bull****, I'm sorry. I didn't name these factions.
All the more reason for you to join CHAOS though.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: JaccoW on Tue, 13 May 2014, 02:20:35: How does marriage work in the US by the way?
Here in The Netherlands there is a distinct difference between a civil marriage and a religious one. But you are not allowed to have a religious marriage if there hasn't already been a civil marriage. Meaning that a religious marriage is just a ceremony that has no legal basis at all even though religious couples often see the civil marriage as the ceremony instead.

It is the law's way of saying:"I don't care if you want to marry in a church, a synagoge, mosque or on a train platform surrounded by Star Wars fans holding Model M keyboards that they toss at the bride as a sign of good luck. You are not married until you get married by law. Your personal convictions are your business."
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Tue, 13 May 2014, 02:32:26: Quote from: JaccoW on Tue, 13 May 2014, 02:20:35
How does marriage work in the US by the way?
Here in The Netherlands there is a distinct difference between a civil marriage and a religious one. But you are not allowed to have a religious marriage if there hasn't already been a civil marriage. Meaning that a religious marriage is just a ceremony that has no legal basis at all even though religious couples often see the civil marriage as the ceremony instead.

It is the law's way of saying:"I don't care if you want to marry in a church, a synagoge, mosque or on a train platform surrounded by Star Wars fans holding Model M keyboards that they toss at the bride as a sign of good luck. You are not married until you get married by law. Your personal convictions are your business."

It's defined by the individual state here. For a marriage to be legal it's something like you have to fill out a marriage license and have it officiated. You can usually have it done by a judge, clergy or you can ask anybody to officiate for you or do it as he/she goes through some process and it depends on some local jurisdiction.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:36:49: Briefing over this thread is very amusing.
So many people with such strong opinions based on nothing other than how they were raised.
Laws defining modern marriage and any idea of religion, monogamy, polygamy, or homo/heterosexuality was created long after
naturally occurring relationships took place.
Naturally occurring relationships that encompass both gay and straight ANIMALS.
Humans are animals.

Let go of your opinions and work with some facts.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: sth on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:56:31: Quote from: taylordcraig on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:36:49
Briefing over this thread is very amusing.
So many people with such strong opinions based on nothing other than how they were raised.
Laws defining modern marriage and any idea of religion, monogamy, polygamy, or homo/heterosexuality was created long after
naturally occurring relationships took place.
Naturally occurring relationships that encompass both gay and straight ANIMALS.
Humans are animals.

Let go of your opinions and work with some facts.

Fact: Bats have seven wings.
Fact: Dogs can breath sand.
Fact: Shaving is for dolphins.
Fact: Give me a dollar.
Fact: visit my blog (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57199).
Fact: Crazy Cool Ceyboard Click Clacks are handily crafted by Crispin Clackusaganathan in the Himalayas.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 13 May 2014, 10:03:41: 4 is a demand, and 5 is a request. The rest are indeed facts.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 11:58:46: Same sex marriage should be outlawed by the federal government.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 13 May 2014, 12:00:39: Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 11:58:46
Same sex marriage should be outlawed by the federal government.

no
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: eth0s on Tue, 13 May 2014, 12:02:47: Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 11:58:46
Same sex marriage should be outlawed by the federal government.

You only say that because nobody will marry you.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 13 May 2014, 12:12:34: Quote from: eth0s on Tue, 13 May 2014, 12:02:47
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 11:58:46
Same sex marriage should be outlawed by the federal government.

You only say that because nobody will marry you.

Ouch. Shots fired.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 12:14:24: Quote from: eth0s on Tue, 13 May 2014, 12:02:47
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 11:58:46
Same sex marriage should be outlawed by the federal government.

You only say that because nobody will marry you.

But Windows, a piece of software, is an inaminate object, which can not be legally married anyways. Unless the federal government changes that.....
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Tue, 13 May 2014, 13:15:05: Well i'd rather marry a Mac anyways.
It's less likely to have an STD.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:34:51: Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 13:15:05
Well i'd rather marry a Mac anyways.
It's less likely to have an STD.

Macs are stupid. No reason to marry one of those. You'd be better off marrying what my neighbor's dog left in my front yard today.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:37:56: Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:34:51
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 13:15:05
Well i'd rather marry a Mac anyways.
It's less likely to have an STD.

Macs are stupid. No reason to marry one of those. You'd be better off marrying what my neighbor's dog left in my front yard today.

well HAH.
Jokes on you! That ugly turd will be absorbed into nature and become part of something beautiful.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:39:12: Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:37:56
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:34:51
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 13:15:05
Well i'd rather marry a Mac anyways.
It's less likely to have an STD.

Macs are stupid. No reason to marry one of those. You'd be better off marrying what my neighbor's dog left in my front yard today.

well HAH.
Jokes on you! That ugly turd will be absorbed into nature and become part of something beautiful.

And a Mac won't. Because it's even ****ter than dog turds. And, it's made out of non-environmentally friendly aluminum and plastic materials.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:40:41: Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:39:12
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:37:56
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:34:51
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 13:15:05
Well i'd rather marry a Mac anyways.
It's less likely to have an STD.

Macs are stupid. No reason to marry one of those. You'd be better off marrying what my neighbor's dog left in my front yard today.

well HAH.
Jokes on you! That ugly turd will be absorbed into nature and become part of something beautiful.

And a Mac won't. Because it's even ****ter than dog turds. And, it's made out of non-environmentally friendly aluminum and plastic materials.
At least my lap will never be cold.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:41:41: Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:40:41
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:39:12
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:37:56
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:34:51
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 13:15:05
Well i'd rather marry a Mac anyways.
It's less likely to have an STD.

Macs are stupid. No reason to marry one of those. You'd be better off marrying what my neighbor's dog left in my front yard today.

well HAH.
Jokes on you! That ugly turd will be absorbed into nature and become part of something beautiful.

And a Mac won't. Because it's even ****ter than dog turds. And, it's made out of non-environmentally friendly aluminum and plastic materials.
At least my lap will never be cold.

Why? Because you sit on dog turds?
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:44:24: Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:41:41
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:40:41
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:39:12
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:37:56
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:34:51
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 13:15:05
Well i'd rather marry a Mac anyways.
It's less likely to have an STD.

Macs are stupid. No reason to marry one of those. You'd be better off marrying what my neighbor's dog left in my front yard today.

well HAH.
Jokes on you! That ugly turd will be absorbed into nature and become part of something beautiful.

And a Mac won't. Because it's even ****ter than dog turds. And, it's made out of non-environmentally friendly aluminum and plastic materials.
At least my lap will never be cold.

Why? Because you sit on dog turds?

cuz Mac's run hot baby ;)
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:46:55: Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:44:24
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:41:41
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:40:41
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:39:12
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:37:56
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:34:51
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 13:15:05
Well i'd rather marry a Mac anyways.
It's less likely to have an STD.

Macs are stupid. No reason to marry one of those. You'd be better off marrying what my neighbor's dog left in my front yard today.

well HAH.
Jokes on you! That ugly turd will be absorbed into nature and become part of something beautiful.

And a Mac won't. Because it's even ****ter than dog turds. And, it's made out of non-environmentally friendly aluminum and plastic materials.
At least my lap will never be cold.

Why? Because you sit on dog turds?

cuz Mac's run hot baby ;)

Maybe that's a good thing. If enough Mac users put those laptops on their laps long enough, they won't be part of the gene pool in the next generation. Which, of course, means less Mac users. And then Windows will be victorious!
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:55:26: Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:46:55
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:44:24
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:41:41
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:40:41
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:39:12
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:37:56
Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 13 May 2014, 14:34:51
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 13:15:05
Well i'd rather marry a Mac anyways.
It's less likely to have an STD.

Macs are stupid. No reason to marry one of those. You'd be better off marrying what my neighbor's dog left in my front yard today.

well HAH.
Jokes on you! That ugly turd will be absorbed into nature and become part of something beautiful.

And a Mac won't. Because it's even ****ter than dog turds. And, it's made out of non-environmentally friendly aluminum and plastic materials.
At least my lap will never be cold.

Why? Because you sit on dog turds?

cuz Mac's run hot baby ;)

Maybe that's a good thing. If enough Mac users put those laptops on their laps long enough, they won't be part of the gene pool in the next generation. Which, of course, means less Mac users. And then Windows will be victorious!

That would be great except Windows is so bad, more and more people are forced to use Macs everyday.
Windows has doomed the entire human race to die.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:34:15: Ubuntu
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Malphas on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:54:35: Neckbeards.

(Are we playing word association now?)
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:58:58: Quote from: Malphas on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:54:35
Neckbeards.

(Are we playing word association now?)

Sir, it's a free country. You can do whatever the f∆¢£ you want.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: paicrai on Tue, 13 May 2014, 17:17:55: Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:58:58
Quote from: Malphas on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:54:35
Neckbeards.

(Are we playing word association now?)

Sir, it's a free country. You can do whatever the f∆¢£ you want.
the people are free in america
great, i need a servant

also text ****
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迟早中国与斤
фьнкрдсдд
דמצלטאהמתחי
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: Novus on Tue, 13 May 2014, 17:34:10: Quote from: paicrai on Tue, 13 May 2014, 17:17:55
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:58:58
Quote from: Malphas on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:54:35
Neckbeards.

(Are we playing word association now?)

Sir, it's a free country. You can do whatever the f∆¢£ you want.
the people are free in america
great, i need a servant

also text ****
سروهقيرةحغيسدرمخايسزركحفثسطرمححبيصضدوحليزوم
迟早中国与斤
фьнкрдсдд
דמצלטאהמתחי

DHS would like to have a word with you.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: paicrai on Tue, 13 May 2014, 17:46:06: Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 17:34:10
Quote from: paicrai on Tue, 13 May 2014, 17:17:55
Quote from: the1onewolf on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:58:58
Quote from: Malphas on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:54:35
Neckbeards.

(Are we playing word association now?)

Sir, it's a free country. You can do whatever the f∆¢£ you want.
the people are free in america
great, i need a servant

also text ****
سروهقيرةحغيسدرمخايسزركحفثسطرمححبيصضدوحليزوم
迟早中国与斤
фьнкрдсдд
דמצלטאהמתחי

DHS would like to have a word with you.
I bet they would.
Title: Re: Same Sex Marriage
Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 13 May 2014, 18:16:51: 5 pages is enough. Thanks for playing everyone.