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Quote by: texasdave italiangm, I would rather you lose that $14,000 by your choice of lifestyle..

I see. So I'm supposed to support your chosen lifestyle? What kind of equality is that?

Quote by: texasdave than you get married and save that money and then the rest of us have to make up the difference with a raise in taxes.

Let's be clear about this... I'm already paying extra for your lifestyle, bud. Let's clear the slate so that you pay your share of taxes and I pay my share of taxes.

Quote by: texasdave We heterosexuals have children to support.

It was your choice to have children. The only support I'll grant your children is to share in the cost of their education, and if you're poor, I share in the cost of transportation to/from school and a decent meal so their little brains can function.

Otherwise, you and your spouse need to learn how to control your libido until you're reach a stage where you have enough income to intelligently manage a household that contains children. Furthermore, you'll need to learn how to restrain your purchasing behavior and how to save for the future. Oh, and learn how to pick mates for life instead of divorcing 50% of the time whille you're at it. You breeders do more damage to the family unit than homosexuals ever will.

Quote by: texasdave That's why we get tax breaks.

You mean special privileges. Remember that phrase, son. You'll need it for later.

Quote by: texasdave Some gays may have children and they get appropriate head of household deductions but homosexuals cannot in and of themselves have children so they don't need marriage or the tax and insurance breaks that go along with it.

Who's talking about tax breaks for having children? I know many kidless, hetero couples where one person works an executive job and the other takes care of the others' needs to help support that job. That household gets a tax break for the 'stay at home spouse'. Let me remind you Congress voted on that 'stay at home' tax break to recognize the contribution of the spouse making a career out of supporting their mate, instead of engaging in a career of their own.

There are many gay households who operate in an identical fashion. Yet, the 'stay at home spouse' that supports their mate is not recognized for their contribution. That's not equality. And it's not fair.

Quote by: texasdave You want to save that 14 grand? Give up your sinful lifestyle and marry a good woman.

Our government doesn't determine benefits according to your pompous definition of 'sin'. The closest description to 'sin' is the colloquial use of 'sin taxes' which apply to tobacco, liquor, and gambling proceeds.

Quote by: texasdave Otherwise, you'll just continue to pay the price by your choice. Better you pay that tax than the rest of us.

Here's your clue, son, so you better listen reeeeeal close. . Your 'special privilege' days are numbered. Equality is coming down the pike soon. And guess what? You'll just have to suck it up and get used to being 'equal' instead of 'special'.

Aww, poor you. BooHoo. Get over it.