That was quick.
Posted on 03/06/2015 9:59:22 AM PST by Olog-hai
In a Facebook post following his interview with CNN’s “New Day,” Dr. Ben Carson issued a statement, apologizing for saying people who change their sexual orientation after going to jail shows that “being gay is a choice.” […]
“I support human rights and Constitutional protections for gay people, and I have done so for many years. I support civil unions for gay couples, and I have done so for many years. I support the right of individual states to sanction gay marriage, and I support the right of individual states to deny gay marriage in their respective jurisdictions,” Carson said.
During the CNN interview, Carson indicated that civil issues like same-sex marriage should be left up the states.
“Here’s what I would do. I would do what the Constitution says. Constitution says: civil issue of that nature should be determined at the state level. Why does it say that? Because the judicial system at the state level has to answer to the people,” he said in the interview.
Carson also suggested that two people—regardless of sexual orientation—should be legally allowed to determine property rights and visitation rights. …
(Excerpt) Read more at cnsnews.com ...
Because all those felons need love too?
Give it up, Doc.
That was quick.
There goes Ben...
He’s off the list for President before this. He says too many stupid things for someone wanting the Presidency.
Dr Carson, Just SHUT UP. “Civil Unions” is so last decade. It was a ruse the gay mafia used to open the door and get approval for homosexual marriage.
Geezus Ben.
Can’t someone every issue any opinion without the hell backtracking?
Carson could be a great VP for Hillary. She could make all kinds of history by going to the opposing party for her VP, claiming to “bring the nation together by healing the divide of partisanship”. Use him to get elected then drum up a scandal to force him out and replace him with an openly gay VP. All sorts of history to be made.
Churches will have to come up with a new name like "covenant" to replace "marriage", and render unto Caesar what Caesar has already stolen.
You're right, but let's not call it "marriage".
You are right on target, and the American people have gotten it all wrong, particularly the young ones.
How do you feel about three-way gay couples?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2972542/They-look-like-new-boy-band-s-world-s-THREE-WAY-sex-marriage-Gay-Thai-men-tie-knot-fairytale-ceremony.html
Doc, we love ya, but a president you will never be.
Start a blog. Write some books. Get a talk show. Something like that.
He’s probably thinks this stand will carry him through NH and his own MD.
All marriages licensed by the state are civil unions.
Walking it back was worse than the answer.
Oh this is a heart breaker because he is SO sincere and articulate. I dunno if he is being encouraged by Talk Radio but I hope he finds his place for America’s support. We need people like him. But agree wholeheartedly he is not the right candidate.
A better phrase would be “I don’t object to ...” rather than “I support.”
Still, I thought he wasn’t going to talk about this stuff any more?
That’s nice but unfortunately barry ruined it for all blacks to have a shot at the white house. Thanks for coming out.
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