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I'd like to get an idea of what this forum thinks honestly motivates people to vote down gay marriage.
Speaking for myself: I don't hate gays. With very few exceptions (terrorists, child rapists, etc.) I don't hate anyone at all. Not even Michael Moore. For the simple reason that, just like me, they're doing what they think is right, and even if that's dead wrong, I prefer that people follow their minds and stick to their convictions.
That being said, I believe my reasoning in opposing gay marriage makes sense. I won't go through it because most of you won't agree. But I think the voters in Maine believed the same thing: They don't hate gays. They oppose gay marriage on a basis that makes sense to them.
Even if they're wrong, I can't ask any more of them. If I can't persuade people otherwise, then I can't berate them for voting their conscience.
Also, if you think I should add further to my poll, lemme know.
Speaking for myself: I don't hate gays. With very few exceptions (terrorists, child rapists, etc.) I don't hate anyone at all. Not even Michael Moore. For the simple reason that, just like me, they're doing what they think is right, and even if that's dead wrong, I prefer that people follow their minds and stick to their convictions.
That being said, I believe my reasoning in opposing gay marriage makes sense. I won't go through it because most of you won't agree. But I think the voters in Maine believed the same thing: They don't hate gays. They oppose gay marriage on a basis that makes sense to them.
Even if they're wrong, I can't ask any more of them. If I can't persuade people otherwise, then I can't berate them for voting their conscience.
Also, if you think I should add further to my poll, lemme know.
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