Community Chat

[JaneMarple]

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@Lila Belle wrote:

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@SydneyH wrote:

I don't see anyone claiming to be a victim, however yes the bullies are still here and doing what they do best.  The more things change, the more they stay the same is an appropriate adage imo.

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You've said the same thing  over and over since Friday night. It still bothers you that you had posts removed or that you were "bullied." I don't buy that.

If anyone thinks their words are THAT important this is the wrong place to post. LOL

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LOL

[Maudelynn]

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@Smaug wrote:

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I keep meaning to tell you Maudlynn that you have the cutest avatar. 

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Thank you Smaug.  I most heartily agree!

[SydneyH]

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@Lila Belle wrote:

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You've said the same thing  over and over since Friday night. It still bothers you that you had posts removed or that you were "bullied." I don't buy that.

If anyone thinks their words are THAT important this is the wrong place to post. LOL

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? I have not had any individual posts removed.  And quite frankly I'm not the only person repeating themselves nor do I care if you 'buy' my interpretation of bullying.  It's all good.

[Lila Belle]

Claiming that it's "who said it" is BS. Think back to VP. ; )

[MyGirlsMom]

..LOL 

[kittymomNC]

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esmerelda wrote:

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And this is why the SCOTUS ruled the way it did...because the majority now say so?

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I've tried my best to stay out of this because I didn't start this thread to rehash anything from Friday... but have you conveniently forgotten that the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution of the United States, not how people vote?

[Moonchilde]

"And vice verse can happen here, too. Posters can decide these boards just aren't worth the trouble and leave in masses. It works both ways."

If only - but no, too many are having too much fun seeing how disruptive they can get away with being, at this point.

[esmerelda]

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@Lila Belle wrote:

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@terrier3 wrote:

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@Northray wrote:

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@biancardi wrote:

it is not split down the middle to Americans

60-37 in favor.

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Public support for the legality of same-sex marriage first reached a majority in 2011, when 53% supported it. Since then, support has ranged from 48% to 55%. 

From Gallap

Not an overwhelming majority.  IMO.

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Majority rule has nothing to do with protecting the rights of people in the minority.

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It seems that many forget that one of the major roles of the SCOTUS, besides being a check on Congress and the WH, is to protect the rights of the minority from the majority.

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The SCOTUS has but TWO functions.

ONE is to interpret laws passed by Congress.  The SECOND is to determine whether federal and state statutes and exeuctive actions conform to the Constitution. 

Under which function does the "rainbow ruling" fall?

What is your source for the idea that they are to protect the minority from the majority? 

[Lila Belle]

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@esmerelda wrote:

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@Lila Belle wrote:

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@terrier3 wrote:

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@Northray wrote:

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@biancardi wrote:

it is not split down the middle to Americans

60-37 in favor.

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Public support for the legality of same-sex marriage first reached a majority in 2011, when 53% supported it. Since then, support has ranged from 48% to 55%. 

From Gallap

Not an overwhelming majority.  IMO.

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Majority rule has nothing to do with protecting the rights of people in the minority.

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It seems that many forget that one of the major roles of the SCOTUS, besides being a check on Congress and the WH, is to protect the rights of the minority from the majority.

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The SCOTUS has but TWO functions.

ONE is to interpret laws passed by Congress.  The SECOND is to determine whether federal and state statutes and exeuctive actions conform to the Constitution. 

Under which function does the "rainbow ruling" fall?

What is your source for the idea that they are to protect the minority from the majority? 

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The Founders. That is who.

Anything else ?

[biancardi]

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@esmerelda wrote:

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@biancardi wrote:

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@Northray wrote:

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@biancardi wrote:

it is not split down the middle to Americans

60-37 in favor.

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Public support for the legality of same-sex marriage first reached a majority in 2011, when 53% supported it. Since then, support has ranged from 48% to 55%. 

From Gallap

Not an overwhelming majority.  IMO.

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Sorry, it is 60%.  June 26th

GallUP not Gallap

and younger people are at a much higher rate - well into the high 70's.'

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And this is why the SCOTUS ruled the way it did...because the majority now say so?

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no.  read our 14th amendement and the ruling (not just the dissent)