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The way I see it, it’s not my place to judge anyone. EVER! It’s not my place (or anyone else’s) to tell people how to live their lives. If you truly are a believer in the Bible , there will be a judgement day. The government needs to stay out of peoples lives. If a man wants to love a man or a woman wants to love a woman, it’s not for me to judge. Nor is it anyone else’s place. From their neighbor to the Supreme Court, it’s not their place! Live your best life and do it well. You have only to answer for your own choices.

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Ric Solis's avatar

Avid Reader,

Greetings! I never answered your email, so I apologize for that. I should have, so here goes. There are things in life I may not agree with. Trust me, I’ve made mistakes aplenty and have certainly done things against the grain, so I’m not judging anyone, nor telling anyone what should or should not be allowed. I may not agree, but who am I.

Although, once anyone opens a door, who then sets the limits, or boundaries. There has to be some at some point. The magic though ( I believe) of the Constitution is that it allows each of us to choose our path. Just don’t hurt or negatively affect the person standing next to you. That’s where Congress then has power, once one starts affecting another, or for the welfare of all. Again, simplistic, but it’s there. This goes all the way back to 50s and interracial marriage. I believe government had no right to step in then also. The Framer’s were very clear on the ability to legislate. Marriage is not not of them. If we all just “stayed in our lane,” things would be much easier. I accept people for who they are and associate with them based on character and integrity. In my life, I have been pummeled, beaten, and called many a name because I’ve stood on that very foundation of holding onto character and integrity. In business, I believe my handshake is gold. Those I shake should be too.

Government cannot out legislate hate. Nor can it legislate acceptance. That’s educations role. It starts in the home, goes into school, church, and each of us individually. Hate is despicable, it only breeds destruction. But in all things, there has to be balance and limits. Those are two very difficult juggling acts. This topic is an extremely volatile one with land mines aplenty. And my response not in depth enough. Regards!

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