tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post7218027245917597254..comments2024-03-28T14:16:10.498+11:00Comments on Dr Kevin Bonham: The LegCo's Claimed Reasons For Rejecting Same-Sex MarriageKevin Bonhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845545257440242894noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-20624593170378083372012-11-26T18:30:22.430+11:002012-11-26T18:30:22.430+11:00Some similar arguments were used to oppose univers...Some similar arguments were used to oppose universal suffrage, back in the day. The following are direct or paraphrased quotes from anti-suffrage groups.<br /><br />Because the duties and life of men and women are divinely ordered to be different both in the State and in the home. (religion says 'no')<br /><br />If women became involved in politics, they would stop marrying, having children, and the human race would die out. (ruins marriage/ families/ society)<br /><br />Because it is unwise to risk the good we already have for the evil which may occur.(existing system is fine)<br /><br />Women labour under disabilities which are more urgent than not having the vote, which would not be removed by the right to vote. (will not end discrimination)<br /><br />Because the physical nature of women unfits them for direct competition with men. (biological incompatibility)<br /><br />Because it can be of no benefit commensurate with the additional expense involved. (OMG it will waste taxpayers' money)<br /><br />Here is a link to a NAOW pamphlett, which has some of the above in it.<br />http://jwa.org/teach/primarysources/orgrec_08_detail.htmlRohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785157287450164259noreply@blogger.com