11-04-2013, 03:27 PM
(11-04-2013, 03:13 PM)Duchess Wrote:
I shot my mouth off up there ^^^^^. I thought society had come a long ways in being tolerant of gays and while that may be true in those I associate with, it's not true in the US as a whole. There are 29 states where one can be fired for their sexuality, it can and does happen.
It's like gay marriage, the death penalty, medicinal marijuana, concealed carry, etc... Different states, different laws reflecting different levels of support, acceptance and/or tolerance.
When it comes to serious controversial topics like these, I sometimes wish there would be more federal/national consistency (in line with my personal stances - haha). But, overall, I think state's sovereignty is crucial and don't like to see it infringed upon unnecessarily.
As a result, I find myself conflicted quite often when it comes to passing new federal laws - whether my opinion is in adherence or opposition to the law's content.