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To: epicure who wrote (154424)	12/20/2004 8:06:37 AM
From: michael97123	Respond to of 281500

With all due respect, i think you should start a separate thread for this discussion. I have found this three day debate most interesting but it doesnt really belong here. If you decide to start a thread re: this topic, please let me know. Mike

To: epicure who wrote (154424)	12/20/2004 12:52:30 PM
From: Oeconomicus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

First of all, he was ruling on Washington law. I don't have the time or the inclination to dig for what in the Washington constitution, if anything, leads him to conclude that being gay makes one part of a "suspect class." Sounds like a "suspect ruling", though. Let me know when someone higher than a county superior court judge affirms his ruling. Second, taking the broadest definition of discrimination, as you have, one could make a case of discrimination out of most any law or regulation in that many of them distinguish in some way between individuals. Discrimination by your definition, then, is not necessarily something in need of redress. Finally, cut the "if you were informed about con law" condescension. One does not have to be an arrogant a$$ to be considered "informed" enough to have a conversation on this subject. But since you are unlikely to change and for the benefit of those who are asking that this subject leave this thread, I'll refrain from any further effort to hold a conversation with you on it.