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	<title>Comments on: Other athletes line up to support Kluwe, Ayanbadejo brief on marriage equality</title>
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		<title>By: nolafireguy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:56:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This whole issue is ludicrous. It seems to me, the only difference gay people have from me is they are attracted to the same sex. Why do I care what they do? It doesn&#039;t affect my marriage. It doesn&#039;t affect me in any way and I doubt it affects any of you haters on here. If it&#039;s YOUR beliefs that make you spew your hatred or disdain for gay people, then fine. Those are yours. If you don&#039;t think it should be legal, then fine...debate the issue. But, being rude and hateful about people who are standing up for what THEY believe in is just hate filled vapor. I have known a gay couple who has been together for 15 years and have 2 great kids. Most normal family I know. It rarely occurs to me they are both female. Who should care? No one. I support the FB players for taking a stand for something.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This whole issue is ludicrous. It seems to me, the only difference gay people have from me is they are attracted to the same sex. Why do I care what they do? It doesn&#8217;t affect my marriage. It doesn&#8217;t affect me in any way and I doubt it affects any of you haters on here. If it&#8217;s YOUR beliefs that make you spew your hatred or disdain for gay people, then fine. Those are yours. If you don&#8217;t think it should be legal, then fine&#8230;debate the issue. But, being rude and hateful about people who are standing up for what THEY believe in is just hate filled vapor. I have known a gay couple who has been together for 15 years and have 2 great kids. Most normal family I know. It rarely occurs to me they are both female. Who should care? No one. I support the FB players for taking a stand for something.</p>
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		<title>By: purplemary54</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Also, for anyone who thinks LGBTQ rights don&#039;t have anything in common with the Civil Rights movement because of the violence and murder, look up these two search terms:

&quot;gay bashing&quot;

&quot;Matthew Shepard&quot;]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Also, for anyone who thinks LGBTQ rights don&#8217;t have anything in common with the Civil Rights movement because of the violence and murder, look up these two search terms:</p>
<p>&#8220;gay bashing&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Matthew Shepard&#8221;</p>
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		<title>By: purplemary54</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[to hedphurst and Kane337:

Try reading the Constitution sometime.  Specifically, read the Ninth Amendment.  You know, the one that says that any rights not spelled out in the Constitution are not necessarily prohibited by it.  It&#039;s sort of the Founding Fathers&#039; way of saying &quot;anything we forgot should be included also.&quot;]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>to hedphurst and Kane337:</p>
<p>Try reading the Constitution sometime.  Specifically, read the Ninth Amendment.  You know, the one that says that any rights not spelled out in the Constitution are not necessarily prohibited by it.  It&#8217;s sort of the Founding Fathers&#8217; way of saying &#8220;anything we forgot should be included also.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>By: rushmatic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[gobiggoboston says: 

Marriage=man and women for the past 6000 years. Look who is infringing on people’s beliefs… Hmmmm

____________

It feels good to know that only uneducated people are on your side. You&#039;re so incorrect on this, it actually makes me smile.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>gobiggoboston says: </p>
<p>Marriage=man and women for the past 6000 years. Look who is infringing on people’s beliefs… Hmmmm</p>
<p>____________</p>
<p>It feels good to know that only uneducated people are on your side. You&#8217;re so incorrect on this, it actually makes me smile.</p>
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		<title>By: hedphurst</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[therealhardt says:
Mar 21, 2013 1:34 PM
I agree with Kane337.Unless the Constitution expressly provides a right, or prohibits a right – which it does neither on this issue, the people of the state have a right to vote on it, and they did.


The constitution says that all men are created equal. Therefore, it is unconstitutional to prohibit some people from getting married, simply because they happen to love someone who is the same gender.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>therealhardt says:<br />
Mar 21, 2013 1:34 PM<br />
I agree with Kane337.Unless the Constitution expressly provides a right, or prohibits a right – which it does neither on this issue, the people of the state have a right to vote on it, and they did.</p>
<p>The constitution says that all men are created equal. Therefore, it is unconstitutional to prohibit some people from getting married, simply because they happen to love someone who is the same gender.</p>
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		<title>By: tatum064</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[natelan69 says:
Mar 21, 2013 6:15 PM
To all those who are AGAINST same-sex marriage, I say this…

People often fear most in others, that which they fear most in themselves…

Your fears are transparent and humorous. I wish you well in your 2nd lives.


=================

People dont like it, and a larger majority definitely dont like grandstanding or having shoved down their throats.

That argument is as tired as the agenda their pushing.

And it isnt REMOTELY like the Civil Rights movement in any way whatsoever. That was near aparthied, death, bombings, assassinations and about the genocide of a captured  people.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>natelan69 says:<br />
Mar 21, 2013 6:15 PM<br />
To all those who are AGAINST same-sex marriage, I say this…</p>
<p>People often fear most in others, that which they fear most in themselves…</p>
<p>Your fears are transparent and humorous. I wish you well in your 2nd lives.</p>
<p>=================</p>
<p>People dont like it, and a larger majority definitely dont like grandstanding or having shoved down their throats.</p>
<p>That argument is as tired as the agenda their pushing.</p>
<p>And it isnt REMOTELY like the Civil Rights movement in any way whatsoever. That was near aparthied, death, bombings, assassinations and about the genocide of a captured  people.</p>
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		<title>By: phillyphannn83</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jessethegreat: &quot;We’d rather be bombarded with Tebow stories again than with this crap.

At least Tebow stands for good Christian MORALS and has beliefs worth respecting.&quot;


Keep up your bigotry, you&#039;re being a fine example of the fallacy of religion.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jessethegreat: &#8220;We’d rather be bombarded with Tebow stories again than with this crap.</p>
<p>At least Tebow stands for good Christian MORALS and has beliefs worth respecting.&#8221;</p>
<p>Keep up your bigotry, you&#8217;re being a fine example of the fallacy of religion.</p>
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		<title>By: joetoronto</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[natelan69 says:
Mar 21, 2013 6:15 PM
To all those who are AGAINST same-sex marriage, I say this…

People often fear most in others, that which they fear most in themselves…

Your fears are transparent and humorous. I wish you well in your 2nd lives.
***************************************************
And you&#039;re a Chargers fan, figures. SMH.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>natelan69 says:<br />
Mar 21, 2013 6:15 PM<br />
To all those who are AGAINST same-sex marriage, I say this…</p>
<p>People often fear most in others, that which they fear most in themselves…</p>
<p>Your fears are transparent and humorous. I wish you well in your 2nd lives.<br />
***************************************************<br />
And you&#8217;re a Chargers fan, figures. SMH.</p>
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		<title>By: yem123</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I find it hilarious that so many people are up in arms with promoting gay marriage yet none if them raise an outcry that polygamy is illegal.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I find it hilarious that so many people are up in arms with promoting gay marriage yet none if them raise an outcry that polygamy is illegal.</p>
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		<title>By: nokittycat</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please don&#039;t mistake this word:

big·ot    noun

a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance

with this word:

dis·sent     intransitive verb

to differ in opinion]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please don&#8217;t mistake this word:</p>
<p>big·ot    noun</p>
<p>a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance</p>
<p>with this word:</p>
<p>dis·sent     intransitive verb</p>
<p>to differ in opinion</p>
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		<title>By: eoneil32</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great to see!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great to see!</p>
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		<title>By: natelan69</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[natelan69]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To all those who are AGAINST same-sex marriage, I say this...

People often fear most in others, that which they fear most in themselves...

Your fears are transparent and humorous.  I wish you well in your 2nd lives.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To all those who are AGAINST same-sex marriage, I say this&#8230;</p>
<p>People often fear most in others, that which they fear most in themselves&#8230;</p>
<p>Your fears are transparent and humorous.  I wish you well in your 2nd lives.</p>
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		<title>By: johnelwayishorsefaced</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[johnelwayishorsefaced]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[greysolon says:
Mar 21, 2013 3:19 PM
“This is no different than the civil rights movement for African Americans. This is the year 2013 and if you’re against gay rights you’re on the wrong side of history”
———————————————

Nonsense. Changing the definition of marriage is nothing like the civil rights movement. Virtually all black people are insulted that you would equate the two.

First of all it&#039;s hilarious that you think you know what &quot;virtually all black people&quot; think. Secondly I was referring to gay rights in general but those rights absolutely should extend to marriage. If you disagree then you are discriminating against a group of people based on their sexual orientation. Discrimination is discrimination whether it is against blacks, hispanics, gays etc...The right for gays to marry is a foregone conclusion. It&#039;s just a matter of time. If you don&#039;t like it then don&#039;t marry someone of the same sex. That&#039;s the only way it could affect you personally]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>greysolon says:<br />
Mar 21, 2013 3:19 PM<br />
“This is no different than the civil rights movement for African Americans. This is the year 2013 and if you’re against gay rights you’re on the wrong side of history”<br />
———————————————</p>
<p>Nonsense. Changing the definition of marriage is nothing like the civil rights movement. Virtually all black people are insulted that you would equate the two.</p>
<p>First of all it&#8217;s hilarious that you think you know what &#8220;virtually all black people&#8221; think. Secondly I was referring to gay rights in general but those rights absolutely should extend to marriage. If you disagree then you are discriminating against a group of people based on their sexual orientation. Discrimination is discrimination whether it is against blacks, hispanics, gays etc&#8230;The right for gays to marry is a foregone conclusion. It&#8217;s just a matter of time. If you don&#8217;t like it then don&#8217;t marry someone of the same sex. That&#8217;s the only way it could affect you personally</p>
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		<title>By: racistchecker</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:42:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[uvmcatamounts says: Mar 21, 2013 5:24 PM 

I’m 24 and none of my friends watch Honey Boo Boo or Jersey Shore.

I hate to break it to you but your bigoted views are already the minority in this country. Get with the times, old man. I bet you were one of the people protesting interracial marriage back when that was an issue. Pathetic.

Explain what men butt fu##ing and su##ing have to do with interracial marriage?  Not logical at all!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>uvmcatamounts says: Mar 21, 2013 5:24 PM </p>
<p>I’m 24 and none of my friends watch Honey Boo Boo or Jersey Shore.</p>
<p>I hate to break it to you but your bigoted views are already the minority in this country. Get with the times, old man. I bet you were one of the people protesting interracial marriage back when that was an issue. Pathetic.</p>
<p>Explain what men butt fu##ing and su##ing have to do with interracial marriage?  Not logical at all!</p>
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		<title>By: uvmcatamounts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[JSpicoli says: Mar 21, 2013 2:56 PM

UVM breaks his arm patting himself on the back.

Hey bozo, 81% of the people between 19-30 would like to see a show with honey boo boo and Snooki on 4 times a day.

You so “eloquent”.

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I&#039;m 24 and none of my friends watch Honey Boo Boo or Jersey Shore.

I hate to break it to you but your bigoted views are already the minority in this country. Get with the times, old man. I bet you were one of the people protesting interracial marriage back when that was an issue. Pathetic.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JSpicoli says: Mar 21, 2013 2:56 PM</p>
<p>UVM breaks his arm patting himself on the back.</p>
<p>Hey bozo, 81% of the people between 19-30 would like to see a show with honey boo boo and Snooki on 4 times a day.</p>
<p>You so “eloquent”.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</p>
<p>I&#8217;m 24 and none of my friends watch Honey Boo Boo or Jersey Shore.</p>
<p>I hate to break it to you but your bigoted views are already the minority in this country. Get with the times, old man. I bet you were one of the people protesting interracial marriage back when that was an issue. Pathetic.</p>
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		<title>By: racistchecker</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#039;s incredible that people compare the right to self-determination to the right to bang anyone and anything in any manner!  Yeah, that&#039;s logical!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s incredible that people compare the right to self-determination to the right to bang anyone and anything in any manner!  Yeah, that&#8217;s logical!</p>
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		<title>By: nokittycat</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[nokittycat]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[kane337 says:
Mar 21, 2013 1:26 PM
The people of California voted to ban it. Is their vote not worthy?

———-

People don’t get to vote on civil rights. If you had asked Mississippi in the 50′s about black’s rights, they probably would’ve voted against it too.

Civil Rights is one subject that the law needs to lead the people, not the other way around.

*******

The comparison is absurd. The U.S. government intervened in the civil rights movement because large criminal organizations (the KKK) murdered and intimidated an entire group of people while state and local authorities largely condoned and ignored the issue. One question: When was the last time you saw gay marriage protestors being sprayed with fire hoses by the police on the news? Try never.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>kane337 says:<br />
Mar 21, 2013 1:26 PM<br />
The people of California voted to ban it. Is their vote not worthy?</p>
<p>———-</p>
<p>People don’t get to vote on civil rights. If you had asked Mississippi in the 50′s about black’s rights, they probably would’ve voted against it too.</p>
<p>Civil Rights is one subject that the law needs to lead the people, not the other way around.</p>
<p>*******</p>
<p>The comparison is absurd. The U.S. government intervened in the civil rights movement because large criminal organizations (the KKK) murdered and intimidated an entire group of people while state and local authorities largely condoned and ignored the issue. One question: When was the last time you saw gay marriage protestors being sprayed with fire hoses by the police on the news? Try never.</p>
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		<title>By: dadawg77</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We the US declared itself a free and independent country, we stated all men were created equal with three inalienable rights. One of those rights is the pursuit of happiness, thus peoples have the inalienable right to choose who to join with.  Second, in civil world marriage is a contract between two people who choose to merge operations for their collective good. Since this does provide benefits special rights, privileges and benefits are provided for marry couples. Why should these not be extended to those who pursue happiness with someone of the same sex?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We the US declared itself a free and independent country, we stated all men were created equal with three inalienable rights. One of those rights is the pursuit of happiness, thus peoples have the inalienable right to choose who to join with.  Second, in civil world marriage is a contract between two people who choose to merge operations for their collective good. Since this does provide benefits special rights, privileges and benefits are provided for marry couples. Why should these not be extended to those who pursue happiness with someone of the same sex?</p>
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		<title>By: Pacific NW Mark</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific NW Mark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CKL says:

Mar 21, 2013 2:10 PM

The government needs to get out of marriage totally.

*******

I strongly disagree. The problem is that government has ceded the creation of a status that grants rights under the law - marriage - to non-governmental organizations including religious groups.

We should instead institute the concept of a &#039;legal marriage&#039; status which is available upon request to two individuals each of consenting age, similar to an application for a marriage license now. Once the application is complete, the couple is legally married. They are also free to participate in any religious or secular ceremony as their beliefs dictate, subject to the agreement/sanction of their religion.

The problem we have now comes from government not being into the marriage process enough. And that&#039;s easily solved.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CKL says:</p>
<p>Mar 21, 2013 2:10 PM</p>
<p>The government needs to get out of marriage totally.</p>
<p>*******</p>
<p>I strongly disagree. The problem is that government has ceded the creation of a status that grants rights under the law &#8211; marriage &#8211; to non-governmental organizations including religious groups.</p>
<p>We should instead institute the concept of a &#8216;legal marriage&#8217; status which is available upon request to two individuals each of consenting age, similar to an application for a marriage license now. Once the application is complete, the couple is legally married. They are also free to participate in any religious or secular ceremony as their beliefs dictate, subject to the agreement/sanction of their religion.</p>
<p>The problem we have now comes from government not being into the marriage process enough. And that&#8217;s easily solved.</p>
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		<title>By: greysolon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[greysolon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&quot;This is no different than the civil rights movement for African Americans. This is the year 2013 and if you’re against gay rights you’re on the wrong side of history&quot;
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Nonsense. Changing the definition of marriage is nothing like the civil rights movement. Virtually all black people are insulted that you would equate the two.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;This is no different than the civil rights movement for African Americans. This is the year 2013 and if you’re against gay rights you’re on the wrong side of history&#8221;<br />
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<p>Nonsense. Changing the definition of marriage is nothing like the civil rights movement. Virtually all black people are insulted that you would equate the two.</p>
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		<title>By: hercstar</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:16:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[therealhardt says:
Mar 21, 2013 1:34 PM
I agree with Kane337. Unless the Constitution expressly provides a right, or prohibits a right – which it does neither on this issue, the people of the state have a right to vote on it, and they did.

And look at Kluwe in that picture – if you want to be a big boy and discuss big issues, look the part. Kluwe looks like the clown he is in that picture.

I guess we shouldn&#039;t amended the Constitution to outlaw slavery.  Really, REALLY stupid statement.  How bout this, why dont all of us who are not gay and married give up our spousal rights to information and visitation UNDER LAW and file taxes as individuals.  You do that, sir, then you can hide behind state rights over civil rights.  Unbelievable.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>therealhardt says:<br />
Mar 21, 2013 1:34 PM<br />
I agree with Kane337. Unless the Constitution expressly provides a right, or prohibits a right – which it does neither on this issue, the people of the state have a right to vote on it, and they did.</p>
<p>And look at Kluwe in that picture – if you want to be a big boy and discuss big issues, look the part. Kluwe looks like the clown he is in that picture.</p>
<p>I guess we shouldn&#8217;t amended the Constitution to outlaw slavery.  Really, REALLY stupid statement.  How bout this, why dont all of us who are not gay and married give up our spousal rights to information and visitation UNDER LAW and file taxes as individuals.  You do that, sir, then you can hide behind state rights over civil rights.  Unbelievable.</p>
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		<title>By: upperdecker19</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Married guy here that&#039;s never understood the desire of the same sex couples to enter into marriage.  All a marriage certificate nets you is a loss of 50% of your stuff.  Shrewd business move....]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Married guy here that&#8217;s never understood the desire of the same sex couples to enter into marriage.  All a marriage certificate nets you is a loss of 50% of your stuff.  Shrewd business move&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>By: greysolon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[greysolon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Changing the definition of marriage is not a civil right.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Changing the definition of marriage is not a civil right.</p>
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		<title>By: JSpicoli</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UVM breaks his arm patting himself on the back.

Hey bozo, 81% of the people between 19-30 would like to see a show with honey boo boo and Snooki on  4 times a day.  

You so &quot;eloquent&quot;.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UVM breaks his arm patting himself on the back.</p>
<p>Hey bozo, 81% of the people between 19-30 would like to see a show with honey boo boo and Snooki on  4 times a day.  </p>
<p>You so &#8220;eloquent&#8221;.</p>
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		<title>By: JSpicoli</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JSpicoli]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kluwe is bummed becuase he heard the new rule about not lowering your head.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kluwe is bummed becuase he heard the new rule about not lowering your head.</p>
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		<title>By: runrickyrun34</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[runrickyrun34]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love when PFT posts these articles because it gives me faith that not all fellow football fans are ignorant and out of touch with reality. If you think civil rights issues are funny and crack jokes on those who promote civil rights, you&#039;re the ignorant fan I&#039;m referring to. Most likely you&#039;re the same fans who think you know everything there is to know about football on the professional level as well as think you are really part of your home team. And PFT can post as many of these articles as they want. If you don&#039;t like it then read another article. There are more than 10 on the homepage at any given moment.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love when PFT posts these articles because it gives me faith that not all fellow football fans are ignorant and out of touch with reality. If you think civil rights issues are funny and crack jokes on those who promote civil rights, you&#8217;re the ignorant fan I&#8217;m referring to. Most likely you&#8217;re the same fans who think you know everything there is to know about football on the professional level as well as think you are really part of your home team. And PFT can post as many of these articles as they want. If you don&#8217;t like it then read another article. There are more than 10 on the homepage at any given moment.</p>
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		<title>By: uvmcatamounts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[uvmcatamounts]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who ARE all these people in the comments here opposing marriage equality? It&#039;s 2013, get with the times. A recent poll showed that 81% of people between 18 and 29 support gay marriage. 81%. This issue is settled. All it will take is a little time.

As George Will so eloquently put it: &quot;The opposition to gay marriage is, quite literally, dying off.&quot;]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who ARE all these people in the comments here opposing marriage equality? It&#8217;s 2013, get with the times. A recent poll showed that 81% of people between 18 and 29 support gay marriage. 81%. This issue is settled. All it will take is a little time.</p>
<p>As George Will so eloquently put it: &#8220;The opposition to gay marriage is, quite literally, dying off.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>By: johnelwayishorsefaced</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good for them. This is no different than the civil rights movement for African Americans. This is the year 2013 and if you&#039;re against gay rights you&#039;re on the wrong side of history.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good for them. This is no different than the civil rights movement for African Americans. This is the year 2013 and if you&#8217;re against gay rights you&#8217;re on the wrong side of history.</p>
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		<title>By: randyextry</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[randyextry]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&quot;Gender&quot; is a linguistic term. People don&#039;t have a gender; they have a sex. Male and female are the human sexes. In other languages, words like &quot;rodilla&quot; (knee) are feminine and &quot;hombro&quot; (shoulder) are masculine. So it&#039;s &quot;la rodilla&quot; and &quot;el hombro.&quot; The phrase &quot;persons of the same gender legally marrying&quot; therefore, should be &quot;persons of the same sex legally marrying.&quot; It&#039;s a nitpick, I know, but still - words have meanings, it&#039;s good to get them right.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Gender&#8221; is a linguistic term. People don&#8217;t have a gender; they have a sex. Male and female are the human sexes. In other languages, words like &#8220;rodilla&#8221; (knee) are feminine and &#8220;hombro&#8221; (shoulder) are masculine. So it&#8217;s &#8220;la rodilla&#8221; and &#8220;el hombro.&#8221; The phrase &#8220;persons of the same gender legally marrying&#8221; therefore, should be &#8220;persons of the same sex legally marrying.&#8221; It&#8217;s a nitpick, I know, but still &#8211; words have meanings, it&#8217;s good to get them right.</p>
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		<title>By: sportsmeccabi</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:24:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just out of curiousity, what is exactly wrong with marrying someone of the same gender?]]></description>
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