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05-06-2004, 07:25 PM

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05-06-2004, 07:26 PM

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Yes MP I really do have to survey people, thats what my assignment was. All my other essays I've done for this class are just about some articles I've read or something and I get those taken care of in one day, this is the first one where I had to survey a group.

05-06-2004, 07:29 PM

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1. Do you think the government has the right to control certain aspects of your personal lifestyle? If so which ones, if not.. why?

Yes, the government does have and should have the right to control aspects of persoanl lifestyle withrespect to decisions affecting purchases like cigarettes and liquor, even gas and houses. These are all influenced by the prices we see. Look at Europe with gas taxes MANY times what they are here, and it certainly changes the way people live. Cars have less importance in Europe, at least from what I've seen. Taxes (and tax exemptions like interest on a home loan for a primary residence) have a large impact on overall prices and values. Those affect our purchase decisions and ulimately our social culture as a whole. Social culture will ALWAYS be influenced by the government. I would go so far as to say you cannot decouple personal lifestyle and government completely.

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2. What are your thoughts when seeing two homosexuals holding hands walking down the street?

Meh. Whatever.

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3. Should homosexuals and heterosexuals have equal rights?

Again, depends on how you define equal rights. If equal rights mean that gay men and women get their own bathroom in the same way that men and women are seperate, then no. But for the most part, yes...There will ultimately be a line somewhere though.

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4. What would be some pros / cons of having gay marriage legalized?

Pros: I believe it ultimately good for the economy, those guys would go all out on the ceremonies and parties (only half joking)
More overall acceptance of diversity

Cons: Potential to stir the people vehemently against the idea into a frenzy. Like anti-abortionists and terrorists, some of these people are quite extreme. Not the vast majority, but there are some zealots that could cause some potentially serious issues. I wouldn't be surprised if you hear some stories of violence at gay weddings at some point.

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5. Morally, should it be okay for gays to get married?

Anytime you talk about morals you are inviting a religious discussion. Personally I think so. Everyone has a right to do what they wish to do. Whether or not it is my choice or I like it. As an example, I think it is morally wrong for Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses to travel around and try to convert people, but they have a right to do it, and I wouldn't want to take that away from them.

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6. Is having gay marriage illegal a form of discrimination?

Absolutely. Whether or not being gay is "right" or "wrong" is a religious discussion, and religion to that extent should not be regulated by the government.

05-06-2004, 07:32 PM

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No prob...I didn't mean to come across like a dick...some people try to get forums to do their homework for them. I'm happy to help out.

05-06-2004, 07:35 PM

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that sounds like altogether too much work

hehe...

I think that's what he said, and so he's having us do his work for him

j/k

05-06-2004, 07:56 PM

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FYI: Here's what the essay prompt asked on my handout

"Conduct a survey about the recent gay marriage debate, organize your findings in an essay"

I would never try to get people wasting their time answering stuff for me, I'm not that lazy! lol

05-06-2004, 08:05 PM

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1. Do you think the government has the right to control certain aspects of your personal lifestyle? If so which ones, if not.. why?

Only those aspects which have a direct negative effect on other people.

2. What are your thoughts when seeing two homosexuals holding hands walking down the street?

Maybe a smirk or a snicker. I would be polite to them though. I have had some gay friends/acquiantances, I have no problem with it.

3. Should homosexuals and heterosexuals have equal rights?

They do, and they should.

4. What would be some pros / cons of having gay marriage legalized?

I don't think the government should be wasting a single dime of our taxes regulating marriage. It's a purely spiritual thing between two people and their deity of choice.

5. Morally, should it be okay for gays to get married?

I don't really care what they do as long as it doesn't harm others.

6. Is having gay marriage illegal a form of discrimination?

No, marriage has been accepted by society as a thing between a man and a woman. The current laws discriminate against gays no more than they discriminate against a man who wishes to marry his dog or against a man who wishes to marry his sister or against a man who wishes to marry five women. The laws merely represent an ancient traditional definition of marriage. If gays want to redefine marriage then we will need new laws.

05-06-2004, 08:11 PM

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One of the hallmarks of this country is the seperation of Church and state. So, I don't care what anyone else thinks or nor is it any of my business. So yes gay people should be able to marry.

05-06-2004, 08:28 PM

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11/20 almost there.

05-06-2004, 09:03 PM

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. Do you think the government has the right to control certain aspects of your personal lifestyle? If so which ones, if not.. why?

Yes and no. Harm principle, if personal lifestyles cause harm to others, then yes. Harm does not include private lives that do not effect other individuals IE being gay does no harm to anyone outiside of the relationship. Just because you dont like the idea of it doesnt mean you have the right to try and prevent its existance.

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2. What are your thoughts when seeing two homosexuals holding hands walking down the street?

I dont care.

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3. Should homosexuals and heterosexuals have equal rights?

Yes, people are people.

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4. What would be some pros / cons of having gay marriage legalized?

Pros: Proper taxation with representation Cons: None that would effect everyone else

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5. Morally, should it be okay for gays to get married?

Yes

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6. Is having gay marriage illegal a form of discrimination?

Yes

05-06-2004, 10:06 PM

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K got 13/20 now including a PM response, thanks again everybody for particpating in my survey... 7 more ta go

05-06-2004, 11:18 PM

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No. 1 is a very broad question. In some ways, yes and in others, no.
No. 2 I think it's sick but I don't really care what they do. The people that choose that lifestyle have to deal with the consequences.
No. 3 All human beings deserve to be treated with respect. This country was founded on God's principles. As far as gay marriage being included in equal rights, no. Equal rights to me is the right to vote, the right to own firearms, the right to freedom of speech, etc.
No. 4 There are no pros to gay marriage becoming legalized.
No. 5 Absolutely not.
No. 6 No. Once again, it goes back to whom the founding fathers founded this country.

05-07-2004, 01:06 AM

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is there anyone openly gay on i club, besides daredevil?

05-07-2004, 01:09 AM

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1. Do you think the government has the right to control certain aspects of your personal lifestyle? If so which ones, if not.. why?

yes, the government knows what is best for us. they have smart people doing research to figure it all out!

2. What are your thoughts when seeing two homosexuals holding hands walking down the street?

my thoughts are probably along the lines of "hey look, two gay people" nothing really mean or homophobic. but i do notice it and it stands out to me as adnormal

3. Should homosexuals and heterosexuals have equal rights?

yes. equal. gay people shouldnt be favored in ANY way.

4. What would be some pros / cons of having gay marriage legalized?

pros: dont have to hear gay people complain cons: we have to hear gay-haters complain

5. Morally, should it be okay for gays to get married?

yes, people should be able to do wahtever they want. as long as they speak english.

6. Is having gay marriage illegal a form of discrimination?