The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Alex]

To be fair that was specifically in response to the issue of amendments on abortion and gay marriage. There are perfectly good reasons for supporting such things (not that I agree with them) that don't rely on references to biblical authority. I'd much rather he used them instead.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by Alex

To be fair that was specifically in response to the issue of amendments on abortion and gay marriage. There are perfectly good reasons for supporting such things (not that I agree with them) that don't rely on references to biblical authority. I'd much rather he used them instead.

I'm not sure that there are non-religious arguments to be made unless it's that for purposes of social stability, all healthy, fertile adults should be required to marry AND reproduce. In which case you, Pat Buchanan, Elizabeth Dole and Condi Rice better run from the soylent green trucks.