AuraNYC 4 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Historic Same-Sex Marriage Case Finally Reaches Supreme CourtWASHINGTON (AP) — Pivotal Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy asked skeptical questions of both sides Tuesday as the high court heard historic arguments over the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry.Kennedy, whose vote could decide the issue, said marriage has been understood as one man and one woman for "millennia-plus time." He said same-s-x marriage has been debated in earnest for only about 10 years, and he wondered aloud whether scholars and the public need more time."It's very difficult for the court to say 'We know better,'" Kennedy told Mary Bonauto, a lawyer representing same-s-x couples.A decision is expected in late June.Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/28/supreme-court-same-s-x-marriage-arguments_n_7158274.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,380 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Historic/time arguments are so ****ing retarded.You know, we used to be able to own slaves, we should reinstate that too then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuraNYC 4 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Forgot to say: "Obergefell v. Hodges" is the name of the federal lawsuitAnd sorry Admin, I didn't know we are not supposed to post entire articles here, my bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin 24,441 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 And sorry Admin, I didn't know we are not supposed to post entire articles here, my bad.No worries, it's actually not in the rules yet, but a lot of publications get really mad when their articles are reposted, so I'll be adding it soon. Not your fault, hence a 0-point warning :)On topic: Is it possible that gay marriage is legal in the whole country this year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak 6,653 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 What the hell? You don't let public opinion decide when people should get their rights. Who cares if the public isn't ready, that's nonsense Take a moment to think of just flexibility, love, and trust~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuraNYC 4 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 What the hell? You don't let public opinion decide when people should get their rights. Who cares if the public isn't ready, that's nonsenseIn fact the latest poll showed that 61% of Americans support gay marriage at the moment (link for poll here). So I guess the public IS finally ready after all, but I agree with you.More articles on the matter:Supreme Court shows split in hearing on historic in gay-marriage cases (Washington Post)What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court’s Gay-Marriage Case (NYT)Lets stay informed people, this is important :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 What the hell? You don't let public opinion decide when people should get their rights. Who cares if the public isn't ready, that's nonsenseIt's the same as the right to keep and bear arms, even if the majority didn't like it they can't take it away from the rest. "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak 6,653 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 It's the same as the right to keep and bear arms, even if the majority didn't like it they can't take it away from the rest.Except there's legitimate compelling data and statistics as to why more extensive gun restrictions are a good thing. The majority view isn't an invocation to get rid of ALL firearms, but it's current state where people have guns like they're buying fast food at McDonald's is highly problematic. Take a moment to think of just flexibility, love, and trust~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Except there's legitimate compelling data and statistics as to why more extensive gun restrictions are a good thing. The majority view isn't an invocation to get rid of ALL firearms, but it's current state where people have guns like they're buying fast food at McDonald's is highly problematic.I disagree. "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak 6,653 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I disagree.ok Take a moment to think of just flexibility, love, and trust~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
socotra 3,357 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Ancient Greece, before Christianity, featured a society that saw homos-xuality as common as heteros-xual relationships. If I remember reading it correctly, they believe they had offices for heteros-xual relationships and homos-xual relationships and it was totally accepted. So what the **** are they talking about that opposite-s-x marriage trumps same-s-x marriage because it's "older" and more "sacred"? Beyond that, to some Native American tribes, same-s-x relationships were more sacred than opposite-s-x ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz 4,253 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ancient Greece, before Christianity, featured a society that saw homos-xuality as common as heteros-xual relationships. If I remember reading it correctly, they believe they had offices for heteros-xual relationships and homos-xual relationships and it was totally accepted. So what the **** are they talking about that opposite-s-x marriage trumps same-s-x marriage because it's "older" and more "sacred"? Beyond that, to some Native American tribes, same-s-x relationships were more sacred than opposite-s-x ones. i get what you mean but i wouldnt use ancient greece as an example because they also saw pedophilia as acceptable . I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
socotra 3,357 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 i get what you mean but i wouldnt use ancient greece as an example because they also saw pedophilia as acceptable . I know older males would often take younger males under their wing in something called pederasty... I guess it's "pedophilia" in modern standards, but it was so common back then and mutual that I don't think it's really comparable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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