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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 11:46 AM Original message |
Why won't most Dem politicians support gay marriage? |
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gatorboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
1. Because this country is still filled with bigots? |
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Marnieworld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 11:58 AM Response to Reply #1 |
7. and they want their votes |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
2. I think maybe for two reasons |
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Why Syzygy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
3. Isn't that a state issue? |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 11:55 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. And most states are banning gay adults from marrying... |
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JackBeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:02 PM Response to Reply #3 |
11. No, it's also Federal. |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:02 PM Response to Reply #3 |
12. Screw that |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
4. It's a game of numbers. Gay rights have the highest support among those who don't vote. |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
6. Because they are afraid that if they do, they won't get reelected |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
8. bigotry |
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Enrique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
9. it's too soon |
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LeftHander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:45 PM Response to Reply #9 |
21. The only "good" time for equality is RIGHT NOW....nt |
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gatorboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 01:31 PM Response to Reply #9 |
22. That's bullshit. |
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Zynx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
10. Because it is a political loser in most states. The popular majorities simply are not there. |
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bowens43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
13. Because openly supporting it |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
14. People are Cowardly Pigs |
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kevinbgoode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
15. I'm a bit radical about this issue. . . |
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gravity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
16. Politics |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:11 PM Response to Original message |
17. I think they've weighed the issue and feel they'll gain less votes... |
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OHdem10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
18. If we are honest, and I hope if one asks the question |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:15 PM Response to Original message |
19. Not happy to say this |
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Laughing Mirror (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-25-07 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
20. Because their corporate paymasters have not authorized them to do so |
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