lily lily:
If you seriously felt personally attacked because you were called a sheeple, you clearly need to step away from the computer. Or find another site to hang at.
Do you know what a sheeple even is? It's someone who can't think for himself.
You've been arguing for the ban on SSMs because you believe that your country is a Christian one based on Christian laws. You're wrong, but you quite happily ignored that.
Tell you what. I'll take it back if you can show me you can indeed think for yourself. Once last time - give me one *good* reason that SSMs should be banned.
Please note I'm not asking for your *opinion* on why Prop 8 passed in Cali. That's a separate issue.
First, I have never heard the term sheeple, although I suppose it makes sense now that I've thought about it. Second, stepping away from a discussion to use a derogatory term is the definition of a personal attack. If that sort of thing is common here, perhaps you're correct, I should find another site. It seems like I am the only conservative here anyway.
Nevertheless, I will attempt to continue for now.
The Declaration of Independence, our Constitution, our National Anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance all reference our being "under god" or with some reference to God. I would think that even Canadians would understand that the Protestant vs. Catholic thing was one of the major reasons for separation in the first place. So we are a Christian country.
We have had laws for over 200 years that are based on Christian morals, and just yesterday we enacted bans on events that we consider wrong for whatever reason, and I think we've established that religion is that reason. So we have Christian laws.
The good reason that you keep asking for is right here and does not require that ANY of us think for ourselves. It is too obvious. SSMs should be banned in California because the people voted on it and don't want them. That's it! That is called democracy. If you don't like the laws in an area, find another area or campaign to have the laws changed. That's how the system works, and that's how we like it, for the most part.
That was the same system that eventually gave us women and blacks voting, through the Supreme Court. That is the same system that decides how we would interpret Roe vs. Wade in our localities. It is literally the most fair system to a majority of people that can possible exist at this time.
Lastly, I have not stated any of this for your approval, or to make sure I get in on that "last chance" you offered. In fact the more we talk the more I lose respect for anyone's ability to discuss something serious without pulling hair or throwing spitballs.
That is my opinion, based on my observations, from where I am in the world. I do what I can to absorb other people's beliefs and determine if I agree with them before I dismiss them out of hand. To expect any different is silly. But if you are all not willing to share your own thoughts on it, rather than attack those who can explain their beliefs, how can I learn anything and change my mind?
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