Studies: Legalizing same-sex marriage benefits the economy »
Posted By klynchsf 7 months, 1 week ago in Business & FinanceFive years after Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage, two new studies show a definite economic benefit to the state, according to MassLive.com. Imagine the benefits to large population states like California or New York. Or better yet, the entire nation if same-sex marriage is legalized at the federal level.
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david_nwpa7 months, 1 week ago
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Gay and lesbian couples who wish to wed will spark money for a state's economy not only at the wedding itself, but long after the couple leaves the ceremony. Assuming they do not have children, the couple will likely spend money together on larger items such as cars and houses. Besides, this fight is about equality and fairness; the economics are a bonus argument.
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Hobe7 months, 1 week ago
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The Dis-advantages far out number the benefits?? This is a fact..
Is it fair to say, once Marriage is contaminated, all the tag associated benefits will be lost...
For HoMosexuals who prefer a different lifestyle as to choice of a sexual partner who many feel is abnormal, may cause an issue with Normal sexual conduct...
Should any group have a right to attack healthy Normal institutions like the Girl Scout's, Boy Scout's, Camp fire Girls, Cub Scout's, Marriage, etc.
As HoMosexuals, we have a right to freedom of Choice, Do we also have a right to destroy Normal Organizations, I Think not...
But, that's Just my Opinion...-
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kobzikov7 months, 1 week ago
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"The Dis-advantages far out number the benefits?? This is a fact.."
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There are no facts in your post, only conjecture. Not only have you not presented any evidence to support the claim that disadvantages of marriage equality outweigh its advantages, you have not even explained what those disadvantages are. So your conclusion is completely unwarranted.
"Is it fair to say, once Marriage is contaminated, all the tag associated benefits will be lost..."
No, it isn't since you haven't specified what "marriage contamination" is or explained on what basis you've concluded that marriage hasn't already been "contaminated" or explained how marriage equality "contaminates" it. Once you've done all of this, then you'd have to demonstrate that the "marriage contamination" results in loss of all associated benefits, even though there is no evidence that marriage equality in places like Massachusetts has resulted in loss of any benefits, not to mention all of them.
"For HoMosexuals who prefer a different lifestyle as to choice of a sexual partner who many feel is abnormal, may cause an issue with Normal sexual conduct..."
You want to deny equal rights and protections to millions of people, because it "may cause an issue" with someone's sexual conduct? Sorry, but that is not a legitimate basis for denying people their rights.
"Should any group have a right to attack healthy Normal institutions like the Girl Scout's, Boy Scout's, Camp fire Girls, Cub Scout's, Marriage, etc."
Unlike the "institutions" you listed, which are private organizations and can discriminate under the right to freedom of association, marriage is a government institution, at least civil marriage, which is what's under discussion.
"As HoMosexuals, we have a right to freedom of Choice, Do we also have a right to destroy Normal Organizations, I Think not..."
You don't get to decide which rights and protections should be removed from any group of people under US law, even if you are a member of that group.
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oneironaut4207 months, 1 week ago
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"The Dis-advantages far out number the benefits?? This is a fact.."
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Wow, really? Well, I'm convinced...
Oh, wait...I would like some proof first, though...see, unlike some people around here, I don't believe anything and everything just because someone says it's "a fact". 8(
Got any evidence?
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