Oh yay, another political thread! (Prop 8, gay marriage stuff)

bannister · 08-04-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Meph1986

Judge overturns California's ban on same-sex marriage

Judge overturns California's ban on same-sex marriage - CNN.com

Awesome, for now. Let's hope it doesn't get overturned.

TheBig3 · 08-04-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

What do you mean?

The Mormon's carried Prop 8.

RVCA · 08-04-2010, 05:59 PM

I know, but is there some kind of case against them?

TheBig3 · 08-04-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

I know, but is there some kind of case against them?

My attempt at a joke. I'm sure they'll be pissed, but it doesn't really have anything to do with them. The ruling decision said that the only evidence it could find for the rationality of the law was a "moral objection" (I think) which was not the basis for law (according to the Judge).

RVCA · 08-04-2010, 06:24 PM

I thought it was a joke, but I was just checking my bases. You know a movie was made about the Mormon role in Prop 8's passing?

TheBig3 · 08-04-2010, 06:46 PM

I didn't.Whats it called? (or am I taking the bait on a terrible joke?)

RVCA · 08-04-2010, 06:55 PM

8: The Mormon Proposition

Meph1986 · 08-05-2010, 04:20 PM

Argentina legalizes gay marriage in historic vote

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina became the first Latin American nation to legalize *** marriage Thursday, granting same-sex couples all the legal rights, responsibilities and protections that marriage brings to heterosexuals.

The law's passage — a priority for President Cristina Fernandez's government — has inspired activists to push for similar laws in other countries, and a wave of *** weddings are expected in Buenos Aires. Some *** business leaders are predicting an economic ripple effect from an increase in tourism among ***s and lesbians who will see Argentina as an even more attractive destination.

But it also carries political risks for Fernandez and her husband, former President Nestor Kirchner. The vote divided their governing coalition, and while *** rights have strong support in the capital, anti-*** feelings still run strong in much of Argentine society, where the vast majority of people are Roman Catholic.

"From today onward, Argentina is a more just and democratic country," said Maria Rachid, president of the Argentine Lesbian, ***, Bisexual and Transgender federation. The law "not only recognizes the rights of our families, but also the possibility of having access to health care, to leave a pension, to leave our assets to the people with whom we have shared many years of life, including our children," she said.

The 33-27 Senate vote was tallied shortly before dawn, after a marathon debate that touched on religion, ethics, the legacy of Argentina's dictatorship and the challenges of raising children. There were three abstentions. Since the lower house already approved it, the law takes effect within days.

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RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	I know, but is there some kind of case against them?

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RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	I thought it was a joke, but I was just checking my bases. You know a movie was made about the Mormon role in Prop 8's passing?

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