You've got to be kidding me. Change is fine, but come on, this isn't about anything other than subverting our principles.
Think about it....Think of the kids that would result from the unholy union of a child and your coat hanger step-child. Those kids (if you can even call them that) will be the object of ridicule all the way through school.
Then who's going to hire them? Who wants them living in their neighborhood? They'll end up being a burden on society.
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"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." - PJ O'Rourke
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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That would be true if it was a singular change of only my progeny, but you can't deny that dinosaur/chicken and "other" marriages are on the rise.
At first, sure it may just be my child. But in the future, it will be your kid that would be the ridicule. When everyone is turning up dinokens, it's hard to be a human child.
Don't try to stop the future, Cail.
At first, sure it may just be my child. But in the future, it will be your kid that would be the ridicule. When everyone is turning up dinokens, it's hard to be a human child.
Don't try to stop the future, Cail.
Avatar wrote:But then, the answers provided by your imagination are not only sometimes best, but have the added advantage of being unable to be wrong.
And you think that's acceptable? You'd be OK with a dinoken boss? Or a bundtcrab President? Or a graterbean doctor operating on you?
Madness.
Madness.
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." - PJ O'Rourke
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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AND a squashcabinet mailman and a Professor of Zebrapottomus Studies.
They are all people, Cail. It's whats on the inside that matters. No matter how freakish the outside looks.
They are all people, Cail. It's whats on the inside that matters. No matter how freakish the outside looks.
Avatar wrote:But then, the answers provided by your imagination are not only sometimes best, but have the added advantage of being unable to be wrong.
Exactly. Do you honestly think that a refrigebear or a duckelope are going to share the same values and goals as we do? Absolutely not. They're different, they want different things out of life.
Look, I respect those differences, and I'm not saying that a box of staples and a coffee mug can't love each other and/or be together. But marriage? No way.
Look, I respect those differences, and I'm not saying that a box of staples and a coffee mug can't love each other and/or be together. But marriage? No way.
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." - PJ O'Rourke
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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What is marriage except a formalized versions OF that love? The love between a toaster and rattlesquiril is the same love that I have for American girls. Thus, the marriage is the same thing, once you get past the outward appearances.
As for the goals, I can barely say that I share the same goals with the rest of the people of my species. I would probably get along BETTER with a telepoodla than anyone else.
As for the goals, I can barely say that I share the same goals with the rest of the people of my species. I would probably get along BETTER with a telepoodla than anyone else.
Avatar wrote:But then, the answers provided by your imagination are not only sometimes best, but have the added advantage of being unable to be wrong.
Marriage is a formal government endorsement of the union, and conveys certain privileges with it.
I don't want my tax dollars supporting a Xerosoupadee and an extension-cordephant simply looking for a break.
I don't want my tax dollars supporting a Xerosoupadee and an extension-cordephant simply looking for a break.
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." - PJ O'Rourke
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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Looking for a break? Just because they're different doesn't make them criminals!
An electric lightbull has just as much right to marriage as anyone else!
An electric lightbull has just as much right to marriage as anyone else!
Avatar wrote:But then, the answers provided by your imagination are not only sometimes best, but have the added advantage of being unable to be wrong.
Marriage is defined as one man and one woman, not one lightbull, one salad fork, and a pair of pliers.
I'm not saying they're criminals, and the whole cutlery drawer can do whatever it likes in the privacy of their bedroom (or drawer), but when they start looking for taxpayer and government endorsement and support for their lifestyle choices, that's crossing the line.
I'm not saying they're criminals, and the whole cutlery drawer can do whatever it likes in the privacy of their bedroom (or drawer), but when they start looking for taxpayer and government endorsement and support for their lifestyle choices, that's crossing the line.
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." - PJ O'Rourke
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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These definitions were written in a different time with different beliefs. As the times change, so must the rules.
This is no longer the age where the love that a can opener and my pet turtle needs to be hidden! It should be embraced and allowed to flourish!
This is no longer the age where the love that a can opener and my pet turtle needs to be hidden! It should be embraced and allowed to flourish!
Avatar wrote:But then, the answers provided by your imagination are not only sometimes best, but have the added advantage of being unable to be wrong.
No one is saying that they can't express their love for one another (though I'd prefer not to see it). I'm just saying that they shouldn't be allowed to marry.
Look, it's not like the US is alone in blocking this. Hell, there are many nations that would imprison, institutionalize, or kill a Sharpie and tofu for simply being in public together. I'm not suggesting that level of intolerance.
But let's face it, you and I have heard that "oil and water don't mix" for all of our lives, now you want to let them marry?
Look, it's not like the US is alone in blocking this. Hell, there are many nations that would imprison, institutionalize, or kill a Sharpie and tofu for simply being in public together. I'm not suggesting that level of intolerance.
But let's face it, you and I have heard that "oil and water don't mix" for all of our lives, now you want to let them marry?
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." - PJ O'Rourke
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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Our government has also at one time or another endorse the blockage of black voting, equal opportunity for women and the Vietnam War.
Now your telling me that it endorses stopping a letter opener and a cantelope from marrying? Their community wont stand for such action for very long. I'm only suggesting solving the problem now, before it gets ugly.
Now your telling me that it endorses stopping a letter opener and a cantelope from marrying? Their community wont stand for such action for very long. I'm only suggesting solving the problem now, before it gets ugly.
Avatar wrote:But then, the answers provided by your imagination are not only sometimes best, but have the added advantage of being unable to be wrong.
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I agree with Balon. You can't suppress change. If you do then society will never evolve from the stagnant spot it is in, the spot where a rotweibbit and a spooraffe can't love one another or be free to produce roweibbitspooraffedren.
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...not to mention were-chihauhaus...Cameraman Jenn wrote:I agree with Balon. You can't suppress change. If you do then society will never evolve from the stagnant spot it is in, the spot where a rotweibbit and a spooraffe can't love one another or be free to produce roweibbitspooraffedren.
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It looks like this topic has shifted from polygamy to mating with inanimate objects.
Look, we're all made of the same stuff: atoms. Why should we, as humans, horde our sentience over radio waves and dovetail saws? What is wrong with loving a chemical element? A protein?
I guess you people are the type that keep DVD cases on shelves and never let them out. Sick.
Look, we're all made of the same stuff: atoms. Why should we, as humans, horde our sentience over radio waves and dovetail saws? What is wrong with loving a chemical element? A protein?
I guess you people are the type that keep DVD cases on shelves and never let them out. Sick.
On the other hand, dinosaur tastes just like chicken...
See, we're all the same under the skin.
See, we're all the same under the skin.
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Are you implying that you taste like chicken too?
Now if I could just find a way to wear live bees as jewelry all the time.....
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