judge strikes down Wisconsin marriage ban

[CountryClassSF]

Does no good for us conservative gays. We are rejected by our "Community" because some of us do not approve of same -sex marriage. Sad.

I feel sorry for the Wisconsin voters who's votes were struck down by a judge with the stroke of a pen.  But I concede, that it is likely that the voters of Wisconsin would have undone this amendment.

It is what it is

[CountryClassSF]

Well, those responses don't exactly indicate that what I said above was wrong about intolerance towards a conservative point of view.

[CountryClassSF]

I fully admit I'm in the minority and the battle is lost.  In the public arena, however, I should still be allowed to voice my views.  I won't get married because I don't want it. And yes, this affects relationships. I'm sure that makes people happy to know.

Not a troll. I just have a different opinion. Not everyone who's gay wants to be.

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Acceptance of something is one thing.  Being happy about it or "prideful" or wanting it is another.  For example, I accept the fact that it's going to be a warm day tomorrow, but I don't have to like the heat.

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Thanks for that, but try living in the San Francisco Bay Area and expressing a conservative view, you are labeled a hater, a bigot, yada yada yada, even if you are gay!

[CountryClassSF]

I don't understand why they're doing it in this manner. It would be easier for SCOTUS to just strike the marriage laws down and be done with it.

And again, this is my *opinion*, it's not "Trolling", there are some people who want this to happen "slowly" because they know it bothers conservatives.

If it's unconstitutional in one state, not saying I believe it is, but if these judges are saying they are, isn't it unconstitutional in all states? Just create a uniform standard. I'll disagree, but atleast we can finally be done with the debate and just move on.

I hope others are genuinely happy. I will not be getting married because I don't believe in it. I wish all the happiness to those who will, even though I don't believe it is required under the constitution or a marriage. God bless.

[CountryClassSF]

Well, those responses don't exactly indicate that what I said above was wrong about intolerance towards a conservative point of view.

The libertarian view is that marriage is a personal choice not to be defined by the State except when force, fraud, or undue influence is involved.

Most of us liberals laugh at people who contend that permission for SSM will result in the harsh judgment of God against States that allow it. So where are the earthquakes?

I never suggested there would be any. But the problem is, the people did not get a say in this in but a few states.  The federal judges are finding a "right" that isn't in the constitution. For example, many gay conservatives who even support SSM, understand that it's not a constitutionally guaranteed protection.  I weep for our country.

but that being said, now that we know it's "inevitable," why do we still have to hear about it so much? Just a question.