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First off I do understand the points you make, but I still dont agree with them.

Originally Posted by Cube Inmate

I find it odd that a group with so much "pride" would want to be melded into the majority group, instead of fighting for their own, equal institution and then fighting to have it recognized as equal.

I'd say theres a big difference between choosing to have it called something else and being forced to have it called something different from 'marriage'.

Originally Posted by Cube Inmate

However, I think the over-use of Charter challenges is dangerous to this country, as is the tendency of our current Supreme Court judges to "read-in" rights that aren't explicitly set out in the Charter.

With changing circumstances, governments, policies, and laws all need to adjust accordingly. I understand your concerns, but I don't follow where you seem to think this will lead to.

As Adam pointed out, gay marriage will not lead to people demanding the right to do as they please with extreme conditions. I think your fear of changing policies is out of place and a bit over dramatic.

Originally Posted by Cube Inmate

If a government allows provincial court of appeal judges to define Canadian law without any opposition, then I think we've already lost democracy.

And I'd say that if a government fails to acknowledge, accept, and support minority groups, then we've lost a vital part of living in an equalistic society.