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Re: Portman. For those members against gay marriage:
The USSC should not rule against it based on the religious preference.
One's morals are ones' morals regardless of their origin; and the American people have the right to vote as they do for any motivation they choose. His belief system is just as legitimate as yours (or mine) when it comes to informing his vote. It's one of those "the people are sovereign" things. That is why strict limits on government action are so very important - when you open up a field of activity for government action, you are opening it up for those who disagree with you just as much as those with whom you do not. When you increase the freedom of action of politicians you like.... you are increasing the freedom of action for those who follow them whom you may not like.
The USSC should not rule against it based on the religious preference.