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Old 06-28-2013, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by capecodbob View Post
I've seen this comparison of gays to slavery before and the African community does not take kindly to it, and neither do I. But hey, you're trying to sell something that the majority of the country does not buy. I think most agree with people sharing the things that married couples share (insurance etc.) but hijacking the word "marriage" is the deal breaker. The battle is far from over and the "sleeping majority" might have just been awakened.
Another misconception: The LGBT Community does not compare themselves to the slavery of African Americans. The comparrison is the inequity of marriatal rights that African Americans faced. There was a time when Africian Americans were not allowed to marry. There was a time when interacial marriages were not legal. The only part of your comment that has merit and I can agree with is the battle is far from over.

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