quote:Originally posted by just saying:
First off, why would you think blacks would be “fighting mad” about that statement?
Because black people suffered under cruel whips, fire hoses and hundreds of years of horrible, unthinkable hatred just because they have a darker tan than European people. Their leaders were strung from tree limbs or assassinated.
And you claim that the Gay Rights movement is "no different"? That is incredible.
quote:Civil rights are the protections and privileges of personal power given to all citizens by law.
Our Constutution says (in part) that we cannot discriminate against someone for their race. Racism is stupid, illogical and has no place in modern times.
The Gay Rights movement now wasnts to change the constitution to ALSO include "Sexual Preference" as a qualifier for actionalable discrimination. (WHICH IS AN ADDITIONAL RIGHT).
If you have your way, what is to stop us from also recognizing polygamy as a legitimate right? That is a sexual preference, isn't it? What is to stop us form lowering the age of consent to perhaps 13 so men can marry teenagers? It's a sexual preference, isn't it? What is I prefer to have sex with my computer. It can give "consent" if I tell it to do so. Will I be able to marry my computer?
Gorillas can speak sign language. They can give consent by answering "yes" or "no" to voiced questions. Would that constitutional right also be extended to other species so I can marry a gorilla?