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Support for gay rights in the NFL

Discussion in 'Gay & Lesbian Rights' started by Osiris Faction, Sep 8, 2012.

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  1. Osiris Faction

    Osiris Faction Well-Known Member

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    http://deadspin.com/5941348/they-wont-magically-turn-you-into-a-lustful-****monster-chris-kluwe-explains-gay-marriage-to-the-politician-who-is-offended-by-an-nfl-player-supporting-it

    That is an eloquent verbal smack down if I've ever seen one.

    It's good to see such strong support for gays rights coming from a major athlete like this. It sets a positive trend.
     
    Osiris Faction, Sep 8, 2012
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  2. Johnny-C

    Johnny-C Well-Known Member

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    Indeed!! More and more people are getting tired of the bigotry. Thank God!!
     
    Johnny-C, Sep 8, 2012
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    Kranes56 Banned

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    Wow. That was harsh. But chances are shut him up.
     
    Kranes56, Sep 8, 2012
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  4. Osiris Faction

    Osiris Faction Well-Known Member

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    Harsh but true. It's good to see someone putting people like that in their place.
     
    Osiris Faction, Sep 8, 2012
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    I've heard several professional athletes say that they are sick and tired of everyone assuming they're homophobic just because they're athletes. I get where they're coming from. I've had people just assume I'm homophobic because I'm heterosexual and nothing could be further from the truth.
     
    zimo, Sep 9, 2012
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    marriage is still not a RIGHT.... but never let the truth stop a good agenda, huh
     
    JavisBeason, Sep 9, 2012
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  7. Osiris Faction

    Osiris Faction Well-Known Member

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    Marriage has been defined as a civil right by the supreme court in numerous cases.

    Perhaps some research before you accuse others of lying.
     
    Osiris Faction, Sep 9, 2012
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    Daggdag Well-Known Member

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    Cons have trouble understanding that the Supreme Court has the authority to make law in any case that is brought before them, as long as their decisions do not violate something written in the constitution.
     
    Daggdag, Sep 10, 2012
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    you're spot on. This is about creating a new gender for those who have gay sex and to legislate thought.

    Prove you are gay

    next, prove you are male or female

    the difference is stark yet the militant movement wants to make how one has sex be equivalent to gender


    oh, to the gay posters, the dislike is the one on the right; have at it
     
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    HonestJoe Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Same sex marriage wouldn't have a requirement to prove that you're gay any more than opposite-sex marriage requires you to prove you're straight.

    Anyway, this thread isn't about the rights and wrongs of gay marriage, it's about the rights and wrongs of an elected politician putting pressure on the owners of a sports team to prevent their employees from expressing their free speech.
     
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    well, the supreme court of the united states says it is.
     
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    I liked this not just because I'm a pro-gay marriage person but also because I'm a Ravens fan.
     
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    Osiris Faction Well-Known Member

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    Oh I didn't know you had to prove you were heterosexual to get married.

    Thanks for clearing that up.

    Haven't made an argument yet Sec.
     
    Osiris Faction, Sep 11, 2012
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    dixon76710 Well-Known Member

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    Marriage to someone of the opposite sex is a Constitutional right because

     
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    In any case, it is only a matter of time before homosexual couples are allowed to marry in all States.

    As I've inferred before, we know the discriminatory laws of the past... but I and many others look forward to removing that discrimination in the future. That is going to happen.
     
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    dixon76710 Well-Known Member

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    Nonsense. You are not removing discrimination and instead are simply altering the discrimination.
     
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    Johnny-C Well-Known Member

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    In your limited opinion, it is.

    Whatever words/verbiage you wish to apply to apply... the laws WILL eventually change.
     
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    based solely on how one has sex. Do you even listen to yourself?
     
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    no such distinction exists in the ruling.
     
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    dixon76710 Well-Known Member

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    Use of the word marriage makes that very distinction.



    Got anything other than that personal emotions and hormones to support your assertions?...... I didnt think so.
     
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    nope.










    of course I do. it's called reality. no such distinction was made in that ruling.
     
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    MMA is where gays will be accepted first in sports.

    The gay movement is in desperate need of a openly gay, dominate, MMA fighter. He would just need to find the right gym to work in. MMA isn't a team sport so this removes that aspect, and many stereotypes would be completely destroyed by MMA champion that was gay.

    Lets see some of you gay haters, call a gay Brock Lesnar a fairy.
     
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    Great.
    Now I'm gonna have to start being a Ravens fan and a Vikings fan.

    *shakes head*

    Hard enough to wrap my head around the fact that Peyton plays for Denver!

    Loved, loved, loved the letter in the OP.
     
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    It has as much (or little) to do with having sex as heterosexual marriage does. You don't marry to have sex.

    It is about the right to love and share your love with another person and be able to enjoy the same rights as a man/woman. Equality, ya know...i
     
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    Osiris Faction Well-Known Member

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    From your own source, human rights, not heterosexual rights.

    Also I would like to point out that this dealt with STERILIZATION of prisoners.
     
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