Virginia is reacting to the same issues NJ is...... namely that they dont like whats going on in Washington (well.... who EVER likes it?) so the vote swung away from the Presidents choice.
laws have often, maybe even usually, been voted for on conscience issues. and often conscience issues are formed by, or informed by, religion... why is that so hard to follow? i happen to think that the whole idea of "gay marriage" is a moot point (as i have said in my own blog) as i dont think the govt/civil law has any business being involved in religion.... so therefore why should my religious marriage have any bearing on my taxes?
i think ALL couples should have to file for "civil partnerships" under CIVIL law, since the govt shouldnt recognize or be involved with my religious marriage.
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Date: 2009-11-05 02:21 pm (UTC)laws have often, maybe even usually, been voted for on conscience issues. and often conscience issues are formed by, or informed by, religion... why is that so hard to follow?
i happen to think that the whole idea of "gay marriage" is a moot point (as i have said in my own blog) as i dont think the govt/civil law has any business being involved in religion.... so therefore why should my religious marriage have any bearing on my taxes?
i think ALL couples should have to file for "civil partnerships" under CIVIL law, since the govt shouldnt recognize or be involved with my religious marriage.
mind you i know i am in the minority there....