Stage set for possible showdown on gay marriage

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

You simply act as though people who think like me (the majority of the country, might I add)...

Just because you don't value something many (most) Americans do...

It might be true that, where you live, the majority of the people with whom you discuss this issue agree with you. But, that doesn't mean that you can claim this to be the opinion for the majority of the country.

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I highly doubt you're intelligent enough or refined enough to make such decisions for people, and continuing to act as an asshole doesnt aid your case.

This kind of statement is simply uncalled for. What's the sense in trying to have an intelligent conversation/discussion if you're just going to resort to insults and name-calling? If you don't want to participate in the discussion, then don't. (It would become a grossly one-sided discussion at this point, however, should you back out of it.) If you DO want to participate, then attack the arguments, not the people making the arguments, with which you disagree.

[shinerbock]

You're right, it probably was uncalled for. It was in response to other uncalled for comments, but I wouldnt expect you to pay attention to those. KDDani, I do apologize for calling you an asshole. This of course does not change my personal feelings, but it was wrong to subject you to them in a public arena.

In regards to the other things, I'd rather not go into detail. It can happen to straight couples as well...I don't know exactly what the risks are, but from what I've heard they are various infections and what not. I prefer not to think about it, so if we could leave it at that, that'd be great.