Opponents of gay marriage betray themselves, not of being unable to make a simple analogy, but of being trapped in the definitions of externals--for they have never been in love.

"an alien pox in the polished dark" --Shaughnessy

He spent many studious years making sure that nothing could be done. When he was satisfied, it was already too late to start a new subject. So he began to broadcast his findings. Against his intentions he became a pundit & a celebrity. Everyone wanted to hear that there was absolutely nothing to be done.

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"According to the Will of God"

The warning on his desk unheeded,
Bush went fishing. Plans succeeded
Both to break a tyrant's crown,
And to bring an empire down.

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