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Michael Sandel on Justice: A Journey in Moral Reasoning

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Toolbit Avatar
Toolbit
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Posted: 06.03.09, 11:07 PM
I was a bit surprised that so few people were of the persuasion (full disclosure: I ascribe to this) that marriage should not be "blessed" by the state. I greatly appreciated Dr. Sandel's appraisal, and believe he is correct that that is reason, but I find it strange that so many people believe the government ought to have a say in the matter. Do gay or straight people believe it validates their marriage when the court system gives it the thumbs up? Or diminished when it's thumbs down?
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Errin Davenport
Posts: 1
Posted: 01.07.09, 02:57 AM
I am gay and was very opposed to prop 8. A possible fourth option could be found in the stare decisis of the Supreme Court itself in the now infamous case, "In Re: Marriage." That the state only issue civil unions to all leaving the term marriage for the symbolic religious ceremonies. Of course this would allow some churches to create gay marriages, but those would not be recognized by other churches. But it would have no legal impact and the same rights and protections would be extended to all.
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acarminito
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Posted: 11.13.08, 08:51 PM
I really hope that the funds and support arrive for this project to be supported by WBGH. Not all of us can get to Harvard to participate in these classes and discussions, but we certainly have something to learn from all of the people involved. Wow!
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heybd
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Posted: 10.29.08, 10:36 AM
I think there is a good point here in his three options, and I don't understand how anyone can support position 1. Either marriage for everyone, or marriage for no one. Otherwise you might as well start building separate bathrooms and water fountains again. And religion should not factor in to the argument at the state level.
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