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Originally posted by Cerek the Barbaric:
No, that does not answer the question I asked, which is "Do you believe gays should be allowed to marry their chosen life partner."
The fact is, Yorick, you have deflected the question every time it has been asked to the tangent discussion of society supporting child birthing families or the ability of the parents to procreate between themselves. You never actually say "Yes" or "No" to the question...so you can actually claim that both sides are misinterpeting you.
So now I am trying to get around that and avoid future misunderstanding by asking you directly whether you believe gays should be allowed to marry. And as far as I'm concerned, I'm still waiting on a definitive answer from you. As I said, your response above indicates to me that you do NOT believe they should be allowed to marry, yet you have said that interpretation is wrong. But you also have never said they should be allowed to get married. Instead, you discuss the ability to procreate and for the village to raise the child. Again, those are important issues, but they aren't an answer (in and of themselves) to the question.
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Did it ever occur to you that I may not have an opinion yet as to gay marriage? That would be a reason for discussion wouldn't it?
I have however, stated quite clearly what I DO believe, and what I believe SHOULD be encouraged in society. I am quite clear on those areas. I am not of the opinion that legal marriage supports child rearing couples enough. I am worried that gay marriage may further erode support for families and create further problematic mental health issues in children raised in an even smaller "village".
By stating what I DO believe, I have been expoloring the issue. Examining the core elemensts. Examining the fundamental purpose of society.
Cerek, of late you have been on a type of crusade against me. As in other threads, this post of yours is attack my communique, my style of writing, rather than the topic at hand. You are taking issue again and again with me - as I am now doing with you if you'll note. I have moved from the topic to debating your arguments. Debating the person, not the point.
I would appreciate it therefore if you could refrain from the character assassinations in future and return to debating the issue, rather than highlighting the problems you have with me as an individual.
I realise my writing can be offensive. This is nothing new nor surprising, and though it may surprise you, not my intent.
Cheerio.