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"When you challenge authority the results could be tragic."  This was repeated by both your guests.  The comment made by a caller was that if he used the same type of force to subdue his son under similar circumstances he would face severe legal consequences.  Your guests would not address the comment.  One of your guests made the comment of where was the girl's mother.  Perhaps the mother had two choices; use force to deal with her daughter and face arrest or let her daughter run wild.  I think this double standard is difficult for parents and difficult for society in general.  I think we should all face consequences when we exercise inappropriate violence toward another human being. Police are no exception.

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When issues like these are put to the voters, to decide whether to allow basic rights for a segment of society, I realize how archaic our society still is. So many basic rights we have fought for not so long ago; women's right to vote, to wear pants and rights denied to blacks and other ethnic people. Why do some people think that they should have privileges that should be denied to others. What do people fear is being taken from them. What will same sex marriage take away from my rights or how will it change my behavior.

My kids grew up around so much diversity including gay and transsexual people and non were attracted to persons of the same sex. They asked questions which were answered and they were fine with it. This allowed them to be more accepting and respectful toward others. What is the problem with allowing people who love one another the same rights that my wife and I have?

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