>>As a Goldwater conservative I completely agree. Before the State has a right to ban any kind of voluntary association or contract there has to be a pretty compelling interest. No good (non-religious) argument has ever been put forward to ban gay marriage.
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>>I think true conservatives should fight for the rights of individuals to do as they please as long as they don't infringe on the rights of others.
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>I agree, so when do you think legalizing prostitution will become part of the conservative platform?
I think the plan is a two stage solution: first build up the industry with heavy patronage, then provide legal sanction <s> Stage one seems to be going well.
Charles Hankey
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- Thomas Hardy
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