I went to this really good debate last night on the right to gay marriage and the different constitutional interpretive issues regarding this debate. It was really interesting to listen to this side of the debate. Unfortunately in the real world the depth of this debate centers on emotion and rhetoric such as "It is against my right as a U.S. citizen!" coming from people who have no idea what they are talking about. My feelings are strong on the issue and it was interesting to listen to what the Constitution says (or doesn't say) about the issue. Anyways, the professor arguing for the side that the Constitution does permit gay marriage is one of my professors. She is intense and very liberal. I like her though. The other professor is a torts professor here at the school and is very conservative. Both are very educated. If I were undecided on the issue, I think I would be most persuaded by the proponant's argument. Anyways, they recorded the debate and I thought I would post the video for anyone who is interested to enjoy. I haven't watched the video and so I don't know how the sound quality is or anything. What will happen with the link is it will open up your iTunes and then you will have to click "Get Movie" and it will download it like any other item you buy on iTunes, except this one is free. Enjoy anyone who watches!
http://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/gonzaga.edu.1583340385.01610953159.1738086976?i=1947375462
P.S. If you don't have iTunes and would be interested in watching it, let me know and there is another option we can try.
5 comments:
Dale,
You probably know this issue is a big deal in Calif this election, i.e., Prop 8. My friends in Idaho were being asked to participate in making phone calls to Calif voters regarding Prop 8.
I'll be anxious to listen to the debate. Thanks for sharing.
Aunt Beth
I'm going to watch some of this today. It is interesting but you should watch something I saw on Prop 8. It is good. I'll tell you about it on the phone.
Who is the proponent? Stop using fancy schmancy law school terms. :)
Proponent is the opposite of an opponent. It would be the person arguing for the issue. I looked up the definition in a dictionary called "Words any child in Kindgergarden should know". :)
Good one Dale!!
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