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From www.ontheissues.org, we find oboma's positions on gay marriage look like this:
Gay Rights
Decisions about marriage should be left to the states. (Oct 2007)
We need strong civil unions, not just weak civil unions. (Aug 2007)
Disentangle gay rights from the word “marriageâ€Â. (Aug 2007)
Gay marriage is less important that equal gay rights. (Aug 2007)
Let each denominations decide on recognizing gay marriage. (Jul 2007)
Opposes gay marriage; supports civil union & gay equality. (Oct 2006)
Marriage not a human right; non-discrimination is. (Oct 2004)
Here is a quote when he was directly asked about it:
When asked to define marriage, Obama toed the holy line by nodding to man and woman, while also highlighting his own faith in nuptials, "I believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman. [Applause] Now, for me as a Christian, it's also a sacred union. God's in the mix."
Because historically, we have not defined marriage in our constitution. It's been a matter of state law. That has been our tradition. I mean, let's break it down. The reason that people think there needs to be a constitutional amendment, some people believe, is because of the concern that  about same-sex marriage. I am not somebody who promotes same-sex marriage, but I do believe in civil unions. I do believe that we should not  that for gay partners to want to visit each other in the hospital for the state to say, you know what, that's all right, I don't think in any way inhibits my core beliefs about what marriage are. I think my faith is strong enough and my marriage is strong enough that I can afford those civil rights to others, even if I have a different perspective or different view.
Oh, and I don't think dmmj was only referring to the attempted insult in that one post of yours...
Some other attempted insults (intended to bully, intimidate and turn this discussion into an emotionally based fight instead of a respectful debate) in this thread attacking anyone who feels differently than Rich on this subject:
hateful coalition
un-enlightened
non informed
blind
narrow minded
irrational
you desire to remain in the dark ages
prejudiced
ludicrous
close-minded
pointless
pissing in the wind
nonconsensual ramblings
conservative rubbish
uptight
dinosaurs
narrow and archaic views
heinous
Gay Rights
Decisions about marriage should be left to the states. (Oct 2007)
We need strong civil unions, not just weak civil unions. (Aug 2007)
Disentangle gay rights from the word “marriageâ€Â. (Aug 2007)
Gay marriage is less important that equal gay rights. (Aug 2007)
Let each denominations decide on recognizing gay marriage. (Jul 2007)
Opposes gay marriage; supports civil union & gay equality. (Oct 2006)
Marriage not a human right; non-discrimination is. (Oct 2004)
Here is a quote when he was directly asked about it:
When asked to define marriage, Obama toed the holy line by nodding to man and woman, while also highlighting his own faith in nuptials, "I believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman. [Applause] Now, for me as a Christian, it's also a sacred union. God's in the mix."
Because historically, we have not defined marriage in our constitution. It's been a matter of state law. That has been our tradition. I mean, let's break it down. The reason that people think there needs to be a constitutional amendment, some people believe, is because of the concern that  about same-sex marriage. I am not somebody who promotes same-sex marriage, but I do believe in civil unions. I do believe that we should not  that for gay partners to want to visit each other in the hospital for the state to say, you know what, that's all right, I don't think in any way inhibits my core beliefs about what marriage are. I think my faith is strong enough and my marriage is strong enough that I can afford those civil rights to others, even if I have a different perspective or different view.
Oh, and I don't think dmmj was only referring to the attempted insult in that one post of yours...
Some other attempted insults (intended to bully, intimidate and turn this discussion into an emotionally based fight instead of a respectful debate) in this thread attacking anyone who feels differently than Rich on this subject:
hateful coalition
un-enlightened
non informed
blind
narrow minded
irrational
you desire to remain in the dark ages
prejudiced
ludicrous
close-minded
pointless
pissing in the wind
nonconsensual ramblings
conservative rubbish
uptight
dinosaurs
narrow and archaic views
heinous