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Old 06-14-2003, 09:50 PM   #140 (permalink)
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Originally posted by manalone
Hmm... yes. On the basis that the majority wills it, and within the constraints of fundamental rights. But it's not a restricted field. The state should act to control acts of which are repugnant to the people, within the constraints of natural law.

it doesnt matter if the majority wills it or not.

i've said this before, the purpose of the bill of rights is to protect minority views/rights from sudden majority's.

the right to marry whoever you want (recognized by state) is a basic right in my mind, and does not require majority will.
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