republicans on gay rights

Oh dear. Stereotypically, Conservatives are against gay rights. That is understandable. The grand majority of them have a god telling them it is wrong (actually, the Bible says “Do not lie with a man as one lies with a women; that is detestable. –Leviticus 18:22. It goes on to say, “Everyone who does any of these detestable things- such persons must be cut off from their people.” –Leviticus 18:29). Although, honestly, I would think that grown adults would have a little more tolerance and respect for people than that.

But anyway.

The main Republican candidates this time around are Mitt Romney, John McCain, Mike Huckabee (Mr. Let’s-Change-the-Constitution ;]), and Rudy Giuliani.

Let’s get this straightened up- I am a Democrat. The majority of the stuff these guys say I will not agree with, most likely have a STRONG disagreement. That doesn’t mean I don’t respect them :).

The Fabulous *cough* Mitt Romney

” The status of marriage, if it’s allowed among the same sex individuals in one state is going to spread to the entire nation. And that’s why it’s important to have a national standard for marriage. And I’m committed to making sure that we reinforce the institution of marriage in this country by insisting that all states have a right to have marriage as defined as between a man and a woman; and we don’t have unelected judges saying we’re going to impose same-sex marriage where it was clearly not in their state constitution.My state’s constitution was written by John Adams. It isn’t there. I’ve looked. The people need to speak on this issue and make sure that marriage is preserved as between a man and a woman.” (from OnTheIssues, my new favorite website =D.)

Okay. Let’s see…last time I checked the Constitution didn’t ban slavery, give women practically any rights, and most likely a whole lot of other stuff before that was added and changed and toyed around with. Why should marriage be treated any differently?

Moving right along to…John McCain

hmm..this makes me sad, the website had no quote for him. It did, however, say this:

Gay Marriage - Believes it’s an issue best left up to the states. While in the Senate McCain voted “No” on a constitutional ban of same-sex marriage.

Cool. I also agree that it should be up to the states. However…I think all of the states should say yes :).

Next up….Mr. Let’s-Change-The-Constitution..er, I mean Mike Huckabee!

(this is kind of old, 2002)

Q: Should Arkansas recognize civil unions between same-sex couples?

A: No.

Q: Should Arkansas restrict marriage to a union only between a man and a woman?

A: Yes.

Ick(y Thump). I understand opinions and all, and I agree that the decision should be left to the states. At the same time, I just don’t agree. Someone with no tolerance for everyone in the country shouldn’t be running it.

Rudy Giuliani (sorry, couldn’t think of anything to say xD)

Q: You said that if DOMA were to fail, or states began to legalize gay marriage, you would [withdraw your opposition to] a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.A: I do not believe under the state that presently exists, with the Defense of Marriage Act and basically one state that has by judicial fiat created same-sex marriage–I don’t think we need a constitutional amendment at this point. If a lot of states start to do that–5 or 6 states–then we should have a constitutional amendment.

Agreed- sort of. Technically he supports “domestic partnerships”, not gay marriage. I’ve been wondering why - when so far only one state allows it - everyone is talking about a constitutional amendment.

~ by skdunning on January 28, 2008.