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Mike Huckabee and Jon Stewart talk Gay Marriage 12.9.08 Daily Show

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  1. Wild Bill

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    I totally agree with the position that absolute majority rule is dangerous. That's why all states get two senators. Its also why we have the electoral college.

    I must point out though, that the civil rights movement represented the judgement of a super-majority. Those amendments were not passed by judges. They were amendments that were voted on.
     
    #101 Wild Bill, Dec 15, 2008
  2. FranchiseBlade

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    The voting rights act of 1964 was voted on in Congress, and not popular referendum. Popular opinion was still not in favor of civil rights legislation.
     
    #102 FranchiseBlade, Dec 15, 2008
  3. Wild Bill

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    True, but the passage of the civil rights amendments does suggest that at least when passed, a super majority was in favor of them.

    Blade:

    Just between me and you, I thought the voting rights act was an amendment. :eek: Don't tell anybody! Thanks again for the education.
     
    #103 Wild Bill, Dec 15, 2008
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    Just one of the downsides of me being conservative. I have to deal with the Religous right.
     
    #104 juicystream, Dec 15, 2008
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