06-19-2003, 06:53 PM
Canada and the rest of Europe re instated the Death Penalty, by hanging, for shoplifting. Hanging a thief for stealing is a very old legal tradition that in no way evokes religious law, and indeed, it exceeds an 'eye for an eye.' What a nice secular law, bring it back! And soon!
Any other pointless remarks you want to make in this regard?
Your 'separation' of Church state sound byte, as seductive as it is, completely ignores the fact that a great deal of 'common law' and custom derives from social customs that were the result of embedding secular/religious law for most of recorded history.
About time? Bull#$%&. How about this: "It will probably change in time.
New Hampshire is already working in that direction. (Hawaii had a move in that direction as well a few years back.) Each state in the US has the right to adopt and put to vote such laws. Funnily enough, it is not ay present a federal issue. The citizens in each state do indeed have a voice. Perhaps, in time, the Supreme Court will be presented with a case that shows how this issue devolves into a Constitutional issue.
A question I will pose to you is:
Why should America change its laws just because someone else does? Hell, why don't we change our laws regarding how women are allowed to dress? I mean, the folks in Saudi Arabia and Iran have strict rules against wearing short shorts and midriff tops in public, why don't we get with it, eh?
Any other pointless remarks you want to make in this regard?
Quote:It's about time America opened up marriage to gays. I've always thought it should be acceptable, based on, if nothing else, the fact that we're supposed to have seperation of church and state. Our rules of marriage are basically Christian principles, and other religions allow for other unions. There is no reason not to embrace any of them.
Your 'separation' of Church state sound byte, as seductive as it is, completely ignores the fact that a great deal of 'common law' and custom derives from social customs that were the result of embedding secular/religious law for most of recorded history.
About time? Bull#$%&. How about this: "It will probably change in time.
New Hampshire is already working in that direction. (Hawaii had a move in that direction as well a few years back.) Each state in the US has the right to adopt and put to vote such laws. Funnily enough, it is not ay present a federal issue. The citizens in each state do indeed have a voice. Perhaps, in time, the Supreme Court will be presented with a case that shows how this issue devolves into a Constitutional issue.
A question I will pose to you is:
Why should America change its laws just because someone else does? Hell, why don't we change our laws regarding how women are allowed to dress? I mean, the folks in Saudi Arabia and Iran have strict rules against wearing short shorts and midriff tops in public, why don't we get with it, eh?
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete