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4th law of robotics

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6. I've received some less than favorable comments in the past
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 10:20 PM
Nov 2012

for suggesting what you are describing.

People assumed I was trying to destroy marriage just so gays couldn't have it, even though I clearly explained that had nothing to do with it (as long as the state is sponsoring marriages it should be available to all consenting adults).

I merely pointed out that the government shouldn't cover this issue at all, and thus shouldn't even be in the position to discriminate.

Like if the government gave permission for people to date but decided black men couldn't date white women. Would the solution be to create a new law saying that is ok (since it was obviously discriminatory) or would it be to eliminate that practice altogether and let people do as they want?

As I said it didn't go over well.

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7 Signs That a Woman is Cheating [View all] Major Nikon Nov 2012 OP
indeed. Ex-wife filled the bill on a few of these. Hence, "Ex." villager Nov 2012 #1
Maybe it's possible to like (or love) more than one person at a time. OffWithTheirHeads Nov 2012 #2
Not only is it possible, it certainly happens in all sorts of situations Major Nikon Nov 2012 #4
I've received some less than favorable comments in the past 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #6
The vast majority of homosexuals don't have it to begin with Major Nikon Nov 2012 #7
I was yelled at the same way for... TreasonousBastard Nov 2012 #9
True love is impossible without a signature from the county record keeper 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #10
The good reason is, lots of people like it. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #13
Whoa! I am not advocating the abolition of marriage... TreasonousBastard Nov 2012 #23
I don't agree. I think it's a fine arrangement for those who want it. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #24
That's pretty much what I was saying... TreasonousBastard Nov 2012 #25
One thing, though. I think kids change the playing field. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #27
Because that's a goofy suggestion, and I'm really not sure who it is supposed to benefit. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #14
It's not a goofy suggestion 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #20
There is a civic, legal, nonreligious institution called "marriage". Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #22
The entire thing was religious in origin 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #31
You're really all over the map with the logic in this one, 4. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #32
I'm not for doing away with marriage, but I don't think the government should be in that business Major Nikon Nov 2012 #28
If it is a "legal institution", then the government is involved. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #33
My question is why Major Nikon Nov 2012 #34
Honestly? Because there are tax, property advantages, it simplifies various legal matters to be Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #35
I get all of that from owning a house Major Nikon Nov 2012 #36
Sure, but it should be open knowledge to all involved 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #5
if you can stand the smell, you might do the humane thing & go over post this for the freepers. marasinghe Nov 2012 #3
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What kind of work are you in? 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #11
criminal intelligence they were all sources loli phabay Nov 2012 #15
That sounds like something out of one of those Hangover movies. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #12
I would have paid $100 to have heard that conversation. MicaelS Nov 2012 #16
trust me the voicemail I got involved my testicles in a plastic bag loli phabay Nov 2012 #17
"My testicles in a plastic bag" MicaelS Nov 2012 #18
I had that experience once Major Nikon Nov 2012 #19
Good thing she got outraged first 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #21
Has anyone else noticed that women almost NEVER apologize for (wrongly) attacking men? Hemp_is_good Nov 2012 #26
I don't know if they are any better or worse in that regard than men Major Nikon Nov 2012 #29
I'd agree with Major Nikon 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #30
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