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Originally Posted by jwd
. . .Seems like it cuts both ways Jason. I believe there are moderates in both parties. I do hope that the gay rights issues can be advanced by our government in the near future.
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Although those D's declined to give their view - Touche' -- however, what I meant was that the R's seemingly could get a unanimous vote against any advancement of gay rights issue. Conversely, the D's likely would get a solid majority or more on an issue advancing gay rights - or, even more if push came to shove. Remember, the far religious right is the base of the R party and they want gay people in jail (
see Lawrence v. Texas) - much less their unions or them recognized in any way by the govt.
To me, it is a no brainer - give the gays their rights and move on - I think like in Mass., Vt, and other places, once it is in place, no one really gives a shiitte. But, there is money to be made on both sides - Prop 8 alone generated hundreds of millions in revenue on both sides when you count the peripheral stuff. I mean look at Perez Hilton. While he likely believes in this cause, his site and ergo income sure benefited from the controversy he alone created.