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10-16-2009, 06:41 AM
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I dont think its that big a deal... not all that different from a doctor refusing to to abortions, or heart surgery on certain patients he may deem as high risk.
He didn't tell them they could not get married, just that he wouldn't do it. He even suggested the other guy in the Parish that would do it.
It's a personal choice he has made that is based on his moral beliefs.
Its a personal choice to marry who you want, it's his personal choice not to marry people he doesn't think will make it. I bet he wouldn't marry gays either.. or a Baptist to a Satanist... or a shepherd to a bulldog...
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10-16-2009, 07:03 AM
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Location: RI
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Originally Posted by Cool Beans
I dont think its that big a deal... not all that different from a doctor refusing to to abortions, or heart surgery on certain patients he may deem as high risk.
He didn't tell them they could not get married, just that he wouldn't do it. He even suggested the other guy in the Parish that would do it.
It's a personal choice he has made that is based on his moral beliefs.
Its a personal choice to marry who you want, it's his personal choice not to marry people he doesn't think will make it. I bet he wouldn't marry gays either.. or a Baptist to a Satanist... or a shepherd to a bulldog...
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The only explanation for this post is an early morning troll.
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10-16-2009, 07:24 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Originally Posted by spence
The only explanation for this post is an early morning troll.
-spence
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is he living under the bridge? |
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10-16-2009, 07:28 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Originally Posted by Cool Beans
I dont think its that big a deal... not all that different from a doctor refusing to to abortions, or heart surgery on certain patients he may deem as high risk....
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Actually it is different....he's refusing to provide them a State Service. What he should have done in your scenario is give them the Marriage certificate and then point them someplace else to have their ceremony.....then he could use personal choice. |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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10-16-2009, 01:43 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Originally Posted by Cool Beans
I dont think its that big a deal... I bet he wouldn't marry gays either.. or a Baptist to a Satanist... or a shepherd to a bulldog...
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Holy %$%$%$%$ did your stripes just get exposed.
The world is a scary place, and while I'm an uber-tolerant, tree-hugging liberal, I can't imagine anyone still having the thought that two people, in a CIVIL service, can't get married based on race, gender whatever, period. I understand there are religious ramifications to gay marriage, but interracial? Ignorant, racist people make me sick.
Is it newsworthy, front page material? No, but it certainly speaks towards how intolerant people can still be in this country. |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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10-18-2009, 09:46 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cool Beans
I dont think its that big a deal... not all that different from a doctor refusing to to abortions, or heart surgery on certain patients he may deem as high risk.
He didn't tell them they could not get married, just that he wouldn't do it. He even suggested the other guy in the Parish that would do it.
It's a personal choice he has made that is based on his moral beliefs.
Its a personal choice to marry who you want, it's his personal choice not to marry people he doesn't think will make it. I bet he wouldn't marry gays either.. or a Baptist to a Satanist... or a shepherd to a bulldog...
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Thanks--I had you in the pool for who'd be the first guy on SB to defend this maroon. 
I had RI Jimmy to place, and he didn't disappoint either  |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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10-19-2009, 03:11 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
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Originally Posted by Mike P
Thanks--I had you in the pool for who'd be the first guy on SB to defend this maroon.
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for a lawyer, your pretty dumb, i did not defend him. I defend his right to choose. Like it or not, you live in a country where the klan, nazis and anyone else can march down the street, I dont defend them, but I defend their right to march. We are not a country that enforces its beliefs, right or wrong on others. I said - fire him take what ever action deemed necessary. Public offical aside - ALL of you judging him are no less guilty than he is - imposing your beliefs/values on others. think about it. |
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10-19-2009, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
Public offical aside - ALL of you judging him are no less guilty than he is - imposing your beliefs/values on others. think about it.
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While some of my judgments may be controversial, none of my judgments have ever restricted the civil rights of other people. |
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