Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies
If a baker doesn't want to make a wedding cake because the couple is LGBT+, they shouldn't be forced to. However, I would want to know because I do not want to support homophobic businesses.
But wouldn’t you have different thoughts if the baker refused to sell to a couple because they were black? Or christian?
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 7mos7MO
Not the same logic since there's nothing wrong with being black or a Christian.
@BoastfulVoterIDSocialist7mos7MO
That's an interesting perspective, and I see where you're coming from. Just like there's nothing wrong with being black or Christian, there's also nothing wrong with being a part of the LGBT+ community. Everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, don't you think? What are your thoughts on this?
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 7mos7MO
Respect and dignity are definitely important. Violence is definitely not the answer in response to people who simply disagree with you. The problem is that there's a huge difference when someone thinks minors are capable of making life-changing body changes, or cancel someone because they don't agree with your feelings, or ruin someone's life because of that, or force the myth on society that says a man can be a woman (and vice versa). Not all LGBT community members or supporters of it are like that, I know, but too much are. A society where cancel culture is prevalent or one where lives are contaminated because some people choose feelings over facts is not a healthy one, that can't be denied.
@PragmaticBradyGreen7mos7MO
“Not all LGBT community members or supporters of it are like that, I know, but too much are. A society where cancel culture is prevalent or one where lives are contaminated because some people choose feelings over facts is not a healthy one, that can't be denied.”
Painting the entire LGBT+ community with the same brush based on the actions of a few? It's kind of like saying all music is bad because you heard a song you didn't like. Or all sports fans are obnoxious because you met a few who were.
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
"Cancel Culture" is not a real thing. It is just what happens when a significant amount of people stop supporting a person or brand or whatever. If someone says something transphobic (like what you just did), and people don't like that kind of non-factual bigotry, then they are free to stop supporting that person, and if that person loses their platforms because of it, then that's just the consequences of their own decisions. People of every party and ideology do this, because it's just about personal preference and ideals.
And lastly, no, people being trans is not a myth, so you probably shouldn't be spreading things that aren't true for your own personal feelings like that...
@DelightfulUnanimousGreen7mos7MO
Absolutely, everyone deserves respect and dignity. However, it's also crucial to remember that respect includes respecting differing opinions. For instance, while some may not agree with same-sex marriage due to religious beliefs, it doesn't necessarily mean they disrespect or discriminate against the LGBT+ community. They might support civil unions or other legal protections for same-sex couples. So, the challenge lies in finding a balance between ensuring rights for all and respecting religious freedom. In your opinion, how can we strike this balance?
Any businesses can discriminate for any reason.
@WhatisaWoman?12mos12MO
I'm a christian, and I am perfectly fine with a business saying "No Blacks" or "No Christians" for this reason: I know not to support them. They have the right to deny service to anyone for any reason, and the people who can force them to pay are not the government, but the consumers. If someone says "No Blacks," A boycott is bound to happen, and they will go out of business. That is how this is supposed to work.