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If being gay is against your religion they why would you want a religious ceremony for your relationship to be acknowledged by a religion?
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Gay people aren't asking for a religious ceremony, they just want the same rights and freedoms as straight people.
For example, When straight people get married by a judge it is not a religious ceremony but a civil union. Shouldn't gay people be entitled to the same thing as it is technically a public union to finalize a legally binding contract'? |
Civil unions were discussed in Mass as an alternative and GLAD (and a host of other groups) were against it under the guise that it would cause a permanent second class. Even if those same exact rights were granted. For many it is more than just looking for those rights.
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All you need to know about the energy crisis:
ANWR Exploration Republicans: 91% Supported. Democrats: 86% Opposed.
Coal-to-liquid R's: 90% YES. D's: 78% NO.
Oil Shale Exploration R's: 90% YES. D's: 86% NO.
Outer Continental Shelf Exploration R's: 81% YES. D's: 83% NO.
Increased Refinery Capacity R's: 97% YES. D's: 96% NO
SUMMARY: 91% of House Republicans have historically voted to increase the production of America’s own oil and gas. 86% of House Democrats have historically voted against.
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