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Clint Eastwood signs amicus brief in support of same-sex marriage
Breitbart News has learned exclusively that Clint Eastwood has signed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, supporting the right of same-sex couples to marry. The brief, which will be released later this evening, has signatures from more than 100 Republican and conservative activists. It involves the case before the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn CA’s Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the state.
A well-placed GOP source provided Breitbart News with an early glimpse of the brief.
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Blink – I heard you had been released.
jake-the-goose on February 28, 2013 at 12:57 PM
I’m on the fence on the gay marriage issue for reasons similar to those you highlight. Many conservative religious heterosexuals see it as an “assault” on a religious institution, a sacrament.
What I find disturbing is both the hypocrisy and bigotry of those same persons regarding gays. If marriage is a sacrament they should be equally appalled by divorce and infidelity as by homosexuality. There should be laws against remarrying, penalties for adultery. But this illustrates the problem – the intersection of religious belief, societal mores, and governmental force is a messy place.
I understand the Christian sensitivity to anti-religious bigotry.
I will never understand the hatred and bigotry spewed by those same folks against anyone who’s in love with someone of the same sex.
peski on February 28, 2013 at 1:01 PM
That’s an honest post. and,,, well said.
jake-the-goose on February 28, 2013 at 1:03 PM
Clearly this is a slipper slope to same-chair marriage. I, for one, won’t stand for it.
libfreeordie on February 28, 2013 at 1:06 PM
What is “same-chair marriage”?
I don’t know that term.
jake-the-goose on February 28, 2013 at 1:07 PM
You could say the same thing about polygamous marriage or child bride marriages in some Muslim countries. You likely feel that it’s hypocritical for Christians to not be equally appalled by heterosexual divorce as they’d be with those things. We’ll hear the same arguments you guys use for the homosexual marriage all the way down the slippery slope.
Buddahpundit on February 28, 2013 at 1:12 PM
One would think Christians should favor same sex marriage given the the tripartite godhead is supposed to be living in perfect homophilia in the sky.
Annar on February 28, 2013 at 1:13 PM
Newsflash, we ARE appalled at divorce and infidelity. Like homosexuality, it is a choice that is viewed as a sin. “Love the sinner, hate the sin” ring a bell? For divorce, it is much harder to swallow, but inevitably, it will happen at times. But there should be no force of government involved.
As I said earlier, get the governmment out of marriage (and divorce).
nobar on February 28, 2013 at 1:13 PM
Perhaps the bigots like JetBoy would like to explain their support and endorsement of this:
After all, since JetBoy shrieks and screams that government must recognize ALL relationships and has no right to limit them, he agrees with and supports this.
northdallasthirty on February 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM
I would imagine in most cases it isn’t hatred. There are plenty of behaviors I don’t want the government’s stamp of approval on including some of the others you mention. I dont’ want to pass laws celebrating or legitimizing fornication or adultery either. The fact is preventing a redefinition of marriage doesn’t keep gays from loving who they want, having a lifelong relationship with who they want, etc.
So they can’t force society including all those “hateful Christian bigots” to accept them? Big deal. As a Mormon, I can’t force other churches to consider me a Christian and not a cult member or whatever. But you know what? I’m secure enough in who I am and what I believe that I am fine with that. I’m not crying myself to sleep over it and I still respect those people and am glad they are free to believe what they want and I focus on the many areas we have in common.
I’m not for treating gays any differently than anyone else. I just don’t see what right they’re being deprived of other than the right to feel like everyone thinks their lifestyle choices are just fabulous which is something no legislation is going to fix.
Kataklysmic on February 28, 2013 at 1:16 PM
I don’t care what gay people do.
Just stop shoving it in everyone’s face and demanding applause.
Now, we will sit back and laugh as the things that many have said will happen, begins to happen. Churches being sued, people trying to marry whatever, etc.
Moesart on February 28, 2013 at 1:16 PM
Yes, I have met many gays. Most I never knew were gay until long after we had been acquainted. One though was overtly such. I am not a homophobic, I am a pro prosperous society. Prosperous societies do not celebrate and otherwise work toward increasing degenerate behaviors. Those which lead to a degradation.
The first thing here is that biologically, all life is meant to produce more life. The activities of gays is meant to degrade that aspect of biology. Is our purpose on earth simply to reproduce? No, but it is the primary purpose of life.
Because the gay lifestyle is against the law of nature, to create life, nature never came around to making the lining of the anus thicker and thus prevent it from tearing and allowing bodily fluids to mix and spread disease rampantly. Living the gay lifestyle spreads large amounts of disease, yet more degeneration.
A society prospers when those in it create more than they take away. For example, if you build a house that will last 200 years or more and you die, you created something of value for the next generation to build upon, they do not have to repeat the building for a few generations. So too, for society to pass on more, it needs to pass it onto someone, those are generally the heirs and children of the prior generation. Does passing on your legacy to people who come in and kill you in your old degenerate age sound like prosperity? I am sure the Romans, as they raped their enemies, banged their slaves and otherwise promoted degenerate behavior in their last few years before they were sacked imagined they were the greatest civilization ever and destined for even more. Hey, we are just celebrating our greatness, what harm can it possibly cause us?
Like the post you referenced said about winning and losing…
Sure, you might win and get gay marriage. The only way that you get gay marriage though is if the society is in decline and degenerating. Because your gay marriage is going to be one of the last nails in the coffin of the society, those who live through the carnage that the ending of one society and the beginnings of another society will blame gays, probably more than deserved. I do not think anyone is going to want to be OUTED as a gay during the time of chaos. So, enjoy your victory, if it comes. It will be short lived and far worse than a double edged sword.
astonerii on February 28, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Do you know any gay people? Have you ever met a gay person?
Are you scared of them?
jake-the-goose on February 28, 2013 at 1:24 PM
Like another poster stated. We are appalled and detest the ease of divorce and the lack of censure our society places on adulterers. Just as we are appalled and detest abortion…
Destroying the family is the purview of the Marxists, Communists, Socialists and other tyranny loving groups. Gay rights advocates have absolutely no place in the conservative party.
astonerii on February 28, 2013 at 1:27 PM
That is a complete strawman. Most devout Christian men I know who are anti-gay have other men in their lives who they love passionately. Their fathers, brothers, close friends, mentors, etc., etc. The issue here is sexual behavior. You need to bone up on the Christian distinction between eros and agape love.
tommyboy on February 28, 2013 at 1:30 PM
Read the post you quoted you PREJUDICED BIGOT.
Am I afraid of them? No, I am concerned about the society we leave to my children and their children.
But when this society collapses, people like you had better hope you can find groups that you can play yourself off as heterosexual idolizing manly men! Else I fear you will not last long.
I do know if you go to your grave having not REPENTED of your gay activities, you will not find forgiveness. Your choice to listen to the words God sends your way. Christianity is a free association based on your own commitment.
astonerii on February 28, 2013 at 1:31 PM
Hanky or is the garment you are rending sufficient?
kim roy on February 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM
How dare you speak for God. You once bragged you go to bars to beat up gay men.
John the Libertarian on February 28, 2013 at 1:34 PM
Meh. I think you’re getting worked up about the wrong thing. It’s more the degeneracy of the family unit that is happening, not so much the “gay revolution”. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least if society suddenly became interested in the determined protection of the family unit that gay marriage would no longer become an issue.
People are seeing this as a further degeneracy into the liberal mantra of “freedom” where everyone is Peter Pan, never grows up, has no responsibility except their own ego and feelings and meanwhile we all slide into chaos.
It’s no coincidence that higher rates of divorce, sexual disease, abortions, moral decay have all happened on the liberal watch and “freedom of marriage” is just another factor.
kim roy on February 28, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Wow – does the nurse know you are in the computer room.
You poor thing – you need to seek professional help.
jake-the-goose on February 28, 2013 at 1:37 PM
??? You sure that wasn’t a joke? Isn’t astonerii disabled?
kim roy on February 28, 2013 at 1:38 PM
Dear HotAir:
Does this pass the test of legitimate dialog?
jake-the-goose on February 28, 2013 at 1:40 PM
Worse has been ignored. There was some buffoon the other day wishing painful death. Crickets chirped.
kim roy on February 28, 2013 at 1:41 PM
Have a reading comprehension problem I see. In the very post you reply to the very first sentence is and I quote.
As a reader it’s pretty hard to lend you any credibility when it is abundantly apparent that you either didn’t read the post you are responding to or have no comprehension of it’s text.
Dr. Frank Enstine on February 28, 2013 at 1:42 PM
Ok – fair enough – just thought I would play the A-HOLE role once?
Thanks
jake-the-goose on February 28, 2013 at 1:43 PM
No, it’s NOT a separate issue at all.
YOU support govt endorsed marriage for one group, while objecting to the concept of giving that same right to other groups that you don’t like.
That’s the definition of bigoted, JetBoy. Admit it.
blink on February 28, 2013 at 1:44 PM
I do not speak for him moron. Those are his own words. Those who do not repent of their sins will not find forgiveness. Educating people on the words of God is not speaking for him. It is advocating for him.
astonerii on February 28, 2013 at 1:44 PM
Ok – I stand corrected by you – BTW – how is the air up there?
jake-the-goose on February 28, 2013 at 1:44 PM
The Lord must truly love all people – if he finds the will to love you!
jake-the-goose on February 28, 2013 at 1:45 PM
You stupidly wrote “Equality” as if you support marriage equality – even though the opposite is true, jake-the-goose.
You have repeatedly refused to support granting equality with respect to marriage rights.
There’s nothing crazy about me highlighting your stupidity and your hypocrisy for all to see. You’re just ashamed by it.
blink on February 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM
John:
As for going to bars, I do not go to them. You seem to take people’s arguments and add in some degree of psychotic argument.
Kim:
I get migraines. I am physically capable as a person.
astonerii on February 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM
Yet you’re ok with the same hatred and bigotry spewed by the folks that refuse to expand their support of marriage rights to groups other than homosexuals?
What’s wrong with you?
blink on February 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM
It also fails to account for those in it just for the sex. The implication is that all gays are in it for the relationship and love. I had a gay family member and love was the furthest thing from his mind. He was in it for the sex and then later for the drugs. It’s one of the things I see on the pro-gay side. They disconnect the behavior from the cause of promoting gay as a loving relationship. The seem to think gay is a fashion statement and a chaste relationship of deep love. Many pro-gay people can’t handle the truth of the gay lifestyle.
Dr. Frank Enstine on February 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Obviously. You’ve already refused to support True Marriage Equality. Hypocrite.
blink on February 28, 2013 at 1:50 PM
He loves even satan, but he does not love the sinful actions of anyone. For man, the wages of sin is death. Only through Jesus may you wash away your sins, and the process of washing away includes admitting your sin, facing down and defeating your sin and repenting of your sin. You cannot live a sinful life and be repentant of it. Also, we are not to cause others to sin, so support of gay marriage…
astonerii on February 28, 2013 at 1:51 PM
Are you scared of the people whose rights you refuse to support?
blink on February 28, 2013 at 1:53 PM
I didn’t mean to take away your intent – just remind that they don’t seem to care around here except for the exceptional.
Carry on!
kim roy on February 28, 2013 at 2:02 PM
I stand corrected. I thought you were injured serving. Migraines are a disability. Some people have trouble doing day to day activities with them. It doesn’t make you any less capable.
Sorry for any confusion. *leaves the room quietly*
kim roy on February 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM
I didn’t correct you about anything. It kind of supports my belief of your reading comprehension and understanding of the English language. I’ll try to make this very simple.
You posted:
The very fist sentence of the post you were replying too. First means the one you would read before any other sentence of the post. Not counting the quoted passages. Was:
My pointing this out and questioning your ability to comprehend English or questioning whether you had in fact read the post you were questioning is in no way a correction or could be interpreted as a correction.
Although I will have to give you credit for noticing that I am above you. The air is fine up here. How is it down there where you apparently dwell?
Dr. Frank Enstine on February 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM
I was injured serving. I was deployed to a malaria risk zone and they failed to follow proper prophylactic procedures. They gave the daily dose as the predeployment dose and the predeployment dose as the daily. 18 out of 47 people, including me got malaria as a result, they were unable to find the parasite in my blood for many weeks (I think it was around 11 weeks from onset), and I went through day in and day out fevers which culminated in a 107.6 degree fever when they finally admitted me to the hospital and iced me instead of declaring me a whiner lying sack of shit, despite the fact I went to work each and every day and always ended up performing more work than any of my peers and was the only diagnostician worth more than 2 cents. Hoorah!
astonerii on February 28, 2013 at 2:15 PM
He’s an admitted homophobe.
alchemist19 on February 28, 2013 at 2:34 PM
Feel free to point out where that happened!
Considering the fact that you are an admitted Malthusian Marxist loving deadend desiring degenerate, I am going to have to ask for credible evidence.
astonerii on February 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM
Says the bigot – Ironically.
blink on February 28, 2013 at 2:48 PM
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