How do we teach respect and tolerance in the face of intolerance?
Here's some ideas:
Interracial marriages were once banned in most American states. (When President Obama's parents got married, their union would have been illegal in half the states in the U.S.) What similarities exist between the rights for interracial marriage and the rights for gay marriage?
The majority of voters in California voted to ban gay marriage. In other states, legislative majorities have voted to allow gay marriage. In a democracy, what are the proper ways to express dissent when you disagree with the majority?
Should the majority be allowed to vote on the rights of the minority? Would slavery have ended if left to a vote?
great questions. Are you familiar with Loving Vs Virginia? I still think there are similarities between the issue surrounding gay marriage and interracial marriage, but many would disagree with me.
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