Peach
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_________________________________________________Seawytch said:If you don't want us getting a marriage license, the onus is on YOU to change the word, not the people that don't give a shit what it's called. The only requirement is that it is equal.
I disagree, all those personally opposed to marriage equality need do is ignore the marriage themselves. There will be no law forcing them to participate or recognoze the marriage personally.
I'm not talking about the folks that believe there should be no form of civil marriage, they're simply delusional...I'm talking about the folks that don't like gays saying that they got a marriage license. I'm talking about the "straights get marriage, gays get civil unions" folks that don't want us to use the word marriage because it makes them feel special and if gays got it too, they wouldn't feel all special anymore. It's up to THOSE folks to change the name if they don't like us getting it too because anything else would be "separate but equal" (and that's unconstitutional).
Those folks can put in ear plugs so they do not have to hear, as many have blinders on, no hardship. there is simply no loss, or infringement of rights by the "traditional marriage" crows, as they can ignore the events, and follow their beliefs. the only thing they must do, if they choose to operate public businessses or work in public service, is their job. No American must enjoy every second of their employment, and are at liberty to gripe to their heart's content when off work.
Otherwise, they can locate another individual willing to provide their monetary needs, and be free of any chance of personal experience with the 'offensive conduct'. It takes a common sense approach: you may disagree with an another's action, but unless it infringes upon yours, live with your dislike, or find a distraction(.) I avoid alcohol, believeit creates problems in my society, yet I accept others may consume these beverages. And no alcohol has not always been legal