tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945700636104021497.post-12752685380444697132008-06-24T13:49:00.008-06:002008-06-25T09:37:49.136-06:00"Hot Button" issues may not be the correct title for this post. More like 'gut' issues. Those that no amount of arguing could ever change your mind about: same-sex marriage and abortion.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Sen. McCain</strong><br /><br /><p>Abortion: McCain believes that Roe v Wade was a flawed decision that should be overturned. He voted for the Prohibit Partial Birth Abortion bill in 2003.</p><p>Same-sex marriage: Sen. McCain believes that marriage is a union between one man and one woman, but opposes a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. He believes that individual states should create the laws that dictate the issue. He supports giving legal rights to same-sex partners.<br /><strong></strong></p><br /><p><strong>Sen. Obama</strong></p><p>Abortion: Sen. Obama opposes any constitutional amendment overturning Roe v Wade. He disagreed with the Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the "Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act"</p><p>Same-sex marriage: Sen. Obama opposes same-sex marriage, and supports civil unions. He disagrees with a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, feeling it is an issue that should be left up to each state. He supports health benefits for same-sex partners.</p><p><strong>Thoughts:</strong> It seems messy to let every state make their own laws. I would not like to move to another state and find that my marriage is no longer valid. In the end, you'll have to place your own value on these issues and decide accordingly.</p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10218589766649006290noreply@blogger.com