] Its like, when your on the playground, and someone makes fun
] of you, people react in two different ways. People who are
] weak take it personally. They get angry and fight back, which
] is exactly what the bully wants. People who are strong aren't
] bothered by it. They have enough self esteem that they can
] take it.
]
] This amendment is a referenda on our nation's self esteem. We
] don't have the backbone to take an affront. Its a sign of
] significant weakness.

This is an excellent analogy!!

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