Aren't Conservatives concerned about the size and scope of government? Don't they want the government to get out of their personal lives? I suppose they do want to shrink government. Right down to the size of a typical bedroom.
I for one, as a registered Republican (and what most would consider conservative on many issues) would like to see the size of government reduced.
My solution to the problem (which tends to piss off both the left and the right) is to:
1. Recognize all Civil Marriages between law abiding, Tax Paying, consenting, adult couples wishing to establish a next-of-kin relationship where one did not exist before.
2. Repeal Public Accommodation laws as applied to private businesses so that they can exercise their rights of property and association as they see fit. If they don't want to serve blacks (or Asians or Mexicans) they don't have to. If they don't want to serve Musims (or Christians or Jews) they don't have to. If they want to serve only men that is their choice. If they don't want to serve homosexuals, that is there choice. Public Accommodation laws should only apply to government entities and restrict their ability to contract goods and services since those are paid for with taxpayer dollars.
That reduces the size and scope of government. Government treats citizens equally and private entities get to make their own choices about relationships and business dealings.
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