Prop 8 Sucks

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Wow. You really said a mouthful here.

Your last sentence belongs in some kind of Hall of Shame.

along with the marrying pets sentence...

people like Wingnut and cmfwhatever and Bush make me feel ashamed to be a republican

[Antitrust32]

I will add that I agree with Wingnut... that if gay couples in a domestic partnership are allowed to get med insurance benefits... than straight couples in domestic partnerships should also get the same benefits.

I'm for equality for all.. not more rights for gays, and less rights for hetero's.

Equal for all.


but wingnut.. that choice comment you made was absurd & and sure as heck doesnt help your argument or cred.

[Mike]

I'll accept the two person marriage rule. There is the problem of multiple social security checks for the widows and widowers. Then, that brings up the whole problem of everyone within the polygamous marriage needed to have a contract with each and every other individual involved in this "marriage".

Now, let's talk about age of consent for marriage. Do we all agree that 16 years old is the right choice? Or do some think it should be higher? Lower? Different for boys than girls?

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Mike

I'll accept the two person marriage rule. There is the problem of multiple social security checks for the widows and widowers. Then, that brings up the whole problem of everyone within the polygamous marriage needed to have a contract with each and every other individual involved in this "marriage".

Now, let's talk about age of consent for marriage. Do we all agree that 16 years old is the right choice? Or do some think it should be higher? Lower? Different for boys than girls?

I feel 18 is the right age.

[Mike]

Good morning Anti-trust.
I'll go with 18 years old, too. Many states have lower ages for marriages if at least one parent gives consent, but I imagine there's usually some sort of pressure(i.e., pregnancy) going on if these younger folk just have to get married. And that's not a good reason to get married(see Bristol Palin)

If you're not old enough to have the required judgement to drink alcohol, how is it you can make the decision whether or not to get married

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Mike

Good morning Anti-trust.
I'll go with 18 years old, too. Many states have lower ages for marriages if at least one parent gives consent, but I imagine there's usually some sort of pressure(i.e., pregnancy) going on if these younger folk just have to get married. And that's not a good reason to get married(see Bristol Palin)

If you're not old enough to have the required judgement to drink alcohol, how is it you can make the decision whether or not to get married

personally I feel people should wait well into their 20's to get married now-a-days. So much changes in your life and personality and maturity from 18-23,24,25 ya know?

But the legal age should obviously be 18.


- oh and Derbycat great post! Thank you!