But civil rights does NOT mean equal rights for all. It means equal rights for members of protected groups:
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A protected group is a group of people qualified for special protection by a law, policy, or similar authority. In the United States, the term is frequently used in connection with employees and employment.
U.S. federal law protects employees from discrimination or harassment based on sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, or religion. Many state laws also give certain protected groups special protection against harassment and discrimination, as do many employer policies. Employer policies may also protect employees from harassment or discrimination based on sexual orientation or marital status.[1]
Where discrimination on the basis of protected group status is concerned, a single act of discrimination may be based on membership in more than one protected group. For example, discrimination based on anti-Semitism may relate to religion, national origin, or both; discrimination against a pregnant woman might be based on sex, marital status, or both.[1]
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Sorry that your incestuous love is not protected. Siblings and minors may lawfully be discriminated against in various ways.
I love my adult sister but I don't have a "right" to marry her. Are MY civil rights being violated?
Rogue_Loner
2012/08/10 20:53:48
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Kaleokualoha 2012/08/10 23:26:36
As for the rest of it, that is between you and your sister. Have you talked to her about this? I know I'm not that keen on my brother.
Personally, I don't give a crap who gets married and I understand the principle of equality for all, but you're making a lame argument here. There are serious repercussions to marrying your sister, there are no repercussions for same sex couples marrying. As far as I am concerned, marriage is an institution of religion and the State should keep its nose out of it entirely. Which means no benefits from government for married couples which is discriminatory against unmarried people.
Where did I say civil rights for all is lame? By stooping to putting words in my mouth you only further expose the weakness of your arguments. You can try to disguise it, but your poll is nothing but a thinly veiled attempt to denounce gay marriage... or just to troll.