Marriage can't be a democracy.

[Rick]

In a democracy, disputes are resolved by taking a vote, and the majority prevails. But the only outcome of a marriage vote is 2-0, in which case there was no dispute, or 1-1, a tie.

 

[dahermit]

In a democracy, disputes are resolved by taking a vote, and the majority prevails. But the only outcome of a marriage vote is 2-0, in which case there was no dispute, or 1-1, a tie.

Uh...I think the "dispute", part comes into the mix when the vote is 0-1 or 1-0.

 

[Rick]

Uh...I think the "dispute", part comes into the mix when the vote is 0-1 or 1-0.

If someone refuses to vote, they deserve no sympathy if the outcome is adverse.

 

[PLC1]

The solution is to do what all successfully married men do, let the wife have her way.

 

[bododie]

Maybe democracy in action, if it involves "only two people", is: sometimes I win, other times he wins.

 

[steveox]

If Marriage can't be a democracy then what is homosexual Marriage?

 

[PLC1]

If Marriage can't be a democracy then what is homosexual Marriage?

an undemocratic homosexual marriage

 

[Gipper]