tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22183958.post486225403657662079..comments2023-12-24T15:36:16.969-05:00Comments on Chuck for ...: Gay Marriage, Where?Chuck Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656874242638324636noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22183958.post-32811922485848606692009-04-15T03:12:00.000-04:002009-04-15T03:12:00.000-04:00marriage in the US is a civil contract, what they ...marriage in the US is a civil contract, what they in churches is give their OK to that civil contract. The problem is church people think it's their deal and it's not.<br /><br />I don't mess with air guns but the top end stuff is really impressive.Chuck Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656874242638324636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22183958.post-31550303952846804402009-04-14T11:38:00.000-04:002009-04-14T11:38:00.000-04:00I have very similar views on the subject, with one...I have very similar views on the subject, with one twist. <br /><br />I think everyone should get a Civil Union, and then those who are feeling religious can go to whatever church they want and have their marriage. Let the churches do the deciding as to who they will or won't marry. <br /><br />This is how many European countries take care of the problem, and is a clear, decisive, separation of church and state. <br /><br />The term "marriage" is getting religious folks all riled up -- hell, let em have it. They want it -- take it. <br /><br />But Civil Unions take care of the legalities in such a way that gay people will have the same benefits and rights as everyone else. <br /><br />That this is even an "issue" in our society points out very poignantly that the separation of church and state had degraded to mere rhetoric. Pisses me off to no end. <br /><br />Bp<br /><br />ps: on an entirely different note -- you ever dabble in high end air guns? I've got one now and I freaking love it, I feel like a teenager again.Bpaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009087847894914228noreply@blogger.com