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Behind the Aegis

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13. Oh yeah, that's true, as well.

Reply to Doctor_J (Reply #12)

Mon Dec 8, 2014, 02:20 PM

Dec 2014

Last year, on Modern Family the two main gay characters were both trying to have surprise proposals, and ended up proposing over a flat tire. It is true, our proposals come in many forms from elaborate to mundane. I don't see how someone could see the process as "oppressive" at all.

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Proposing marriage is now sexist [View all] Major Nikon Dec 2014 OP

I posted a poll sometime ago about... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2014 #1

Tradition is a strong influence on most people Major Nikon Dec 2014 #3

The gov. getting out of the marriage-sanctifying biz was a proposal for compromise... Eleanors38 Oct 2015 #21

There's been a serious fight for a while now to redefine various terms... Veilex Dec 2014 #2

One doesn't even need to advocate for feminism, just gender parity Major Nikon Dec 2014 #4

Agreed! Veilex Dec 2014 #5

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2014 #18

I weighed in on that misplaced HoF, er, thing Doctor_J Dec 2014 #6

I'm not sure those who promote these ideas are doing their cause any good Major Nikon Dec 2014 #7

There was no choice in my recent marriage (I got married 11/17). Behind the Aegis Dec 2014 #8

Which begs the question Major Nikon Dec 2014 #9

Yes, it does make things more complicated. Behind the Aegis Dec 2014 #10

I think there's a clear diversity benefit that gay marriage offers Major Nikon Dec 2014 #11

Despite your underwhelming experience, I believe that many same sex engagements also involve Doctor_J Dec 2014 #12

Oh yeah, that's true, as well. Behind the Aegis Dec 2014 #13

Some look very hard to find oppression Major Nikon Dec 2014 #14

That's awesome. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #16

btw, bta. which of you clubbed the other over the head and dragged the other Doctor_J Dec 2014 #17

We tied the knot last Friday. Adcul1 Jul 2015 #19

Best wishes on your new marriage Major Nikon Aug 2015 #20

Engagement rings: symbol of the patriarchy. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #15