“what democracy looks like”?
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“what democracy looks like”?
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pdooma says:
Gay marriage has never passed on a ballot measure in any state. It won’t pass in MD either in November even though registered Dems outnumber Reps 2-1. Like NC, MD has a high African American population, a group which has traditionally not supported gay marriage.
^glen^magnific^ ^mufflerdent^ says:
Not sure what democracy looks like. Pretty sure it’s a abstract transparency on a crashed hard drive. But the state wanted to know what it’s people believed in, and not what Washington believes in. And I have to think that democracy in Washington only means preserve your party and to hell with the world. What are you talking about MAX? The amendment does not say “No to Gay” but it sums up meaning that by saying “Only marriage between a Man and Women”. Same Sex Marriage Biden: Sorry, Mr. President After nearly single-handedly pushing gay marriage to the … Clarity on issues in presidential race Rarely have the differences between presidential candidates … Americans divided on gay marriage Americans reacted with joy, scorn and indifference to Obama’s … Obama making waves or just a ripple? He gave no speech, issued no call to action. He spoke of … Gay marriage a distant dream for some While gay-rights activists around the world hailed President … Advertisement Effect of NC gay marriage amendment unclear Not much is expected to change immediately Updated: Wednesday, 09 May 2012, 11:27 AM CDT Published : Wednesday, 09 May 2012, 6:17 AM CDT MARTHA WAGGONER,Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as solely between a man and a woman, but not much is expected to change immediately. That’s because North Carolina law already banned gay marriage. The amendment voters passed Tuesday night by about 61 percent of voters effectively will seal the door on same-sex marriages and potentially have other effects farther down the road.
Phoenix says:
by the legal definition of letting the people vote, yes. but it was rather backwards. note they did not exactly vote against same sex marriage as much as redefine the legal status of marriage such that the legal benefits only extend to opposite-sex couples who are already married (so the state does not recognize same-sex couples married at other state, nor do they recognize civil unions of any type)
Californians: Get out of Texas says:
Absolutely. The people of North Carolina (“the vale of humility”) have resolutely spoken to maintain marriage as the normal institution it is.
sylvia c says:
I think they voted to redefine marriage to be only between a man and a woman. which saves America from the wrath of the Lord God.
Chris says:
You know you can still put your penis in your boyfriends rectum without getting married and reminding us all that you like to put your penis in your boyfriends rectum.
Noah says:
Personally, I don’t believe civil rights should be put on the general ballot for people to vote on. If we did that we would still have slavery in the southern states.
jerry l says:
You can still sleep with your boyfriend sweetie, North Carolina just did what 31 other states have done.
ingsoc1 says:
democracy sure maybe, But thats why you dont vote on civil rights such as equal protection
Cris Ray says:
Majority rules.
Snipe says:
Yes, another anti-fruit state.
Max says:
Thats not was the vote was on. Look it up.
A-Rod Namikaze says:
No