Posts by trumptman

Quote: Originally Posted by BR  They aren't getting caught up in the same way as heterosexual couples, though.  There are a subset of homosexual couples that would like to be married (and aren't being forced into...

Quote: Originally Posted by BR  Bullshit, MJ.  I'm the one saying we should investigate ways of treating the hemophilia long term, but the more pressing matter is closing up that cut before the patient bleeds...

Quote: Originally Posted by BR  It's also important to recognize when BOTH are happening.     Sorry but in this instance these bad laws have been on the books for ages. The problem was that they were...

I assume they are being forced because that is the only way to comply with the law. Most people who are divorced don't want to jump right into another marriage and while I can't cite a study for it, I'd bet they cohabitate more before...

Quote: Originally Posted by BR  Morality clause: probably bad--I haven't seen the arguments in favor of it so I will withhold full condemnation, but I lean toward bad for now. Homosexuals having no recourse...

Quote: Originally Posted by BR  Ah, the Nirvana Fallacy once again.  Yes, the morality clause is largely bullshit and probably shouldn't exist.  In the meantime, marriage equality would prevent some...

Quote: Originally Posted by BR  Hetero couples can marry and thus bypass the clause. Homosexual couples cannot. It's really not that fucking hard to understand.   No what's hard for someone like yourself to...

Quote: Originally Posted by signal1  It's telling, I think, that the two areas of scientific research that conservatives seem to believe are deeply flawed-- evolution and climate change-- happen to coincide with...

Plus to double the stick poking, supposedly wonderful Hong Kong doesn't recognize gay marriage either.

The morality clause applies to heterosexuals as well. The same article notes the judge is likely to be overturned on appeal. I guess case law rules when you want a single judge to enforce their views regarding for gay marriage but...