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To: TimF who wrote (744)11/7/2004 4:16:41 PM
From: tejek  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1968
 
Not grating government recognition of an activity or providing government benefits to people is not a restriction of freedom even though it can be argued that it is unfair or is otherwise a bad thing. Same sex couples can marry each other, they can hold whatever type of ceremony they want to hold, the state just won't recognize the marriage or provide any benefits. If you are asking for recognition and benefits than you are asking for someone to do something for you not merely asking for the freedom to do something for yourself.

Legal recognition because only thru legal recognition are you entitled to the benefits that other married couples receive..income taxes, inheritance etc.

ted



To: TimF who wrote (744)11/7/2004 5:34:02 PM
From: tejek  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1968
 
Bush Stands by Rejection of Kyoto Treaty


by John Heilprin

WASHINGTON - President Bush is holding fast to his rejection of mandatory curbs on greenhouse gases that are blamed for global warming, despite a fresh report from 300 scientists in the United States and seven other nations that shows Arctic temperatures are rising.

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