Is the whole "Gay Marriage" thing about pandering to voters?

Question

Are they trying to hook the Christians or what?Who gives a damn if 2 ppl of the same sex marry each other.As long as I don't have to marry someone the same sex as me frick it.

Answer 1

Perhaps, but this political tactic is not solely a Conservative ploy...

Frankly, I don't care much about the subject, one way or the other...
I suppose what bothers me the most about it is that a number of plausible compromises on this matter, such as 'civil unions', have been offered by the overwhelmingly straight majority who, for whatever reasons, want to keep the word 'marriage' within the realm of a union between a man and a woman.
However, these patently workable compromises have been rejected by a short-sighted gay minority lobby.

I find this lack of compromise appalling...
...for, as with the issue of immigration, the only way progress can be made in the future is to seek compromise within the present.

perfect amer...: Civil Unions, Domestic Partnerships, etc,... or whatever you want to call them, they actually DO provide for the fundamental privileges that 'married' couples have. Even without civil unions OR marriage most, if not all, of these same privileges could still be obtained through other legal means (e.g., Powers of Attorney).
But, given the other comments within your response, I think it's quite apparent that you're not concerned so much with the question at hand as you are with regurgitating adolescent liberal rhetoric.
As a political Independent, it would be refreshing to actually see something 'original' come from the 'left', as opposed to the same woeful spewings of political tripe...

Answer 2

Yes and everybody else in between. This has taken so much attention away from other high priority issues that are important in peoples lives.

In the State of Maryland, the Assembly focused so much time and attention on the subject that they ignored the Public Service Commission regarding the BGE (electric company) raising our bills 72%. How is an elderly person or other individual living on a fixed income going to be able to pay a 72% increase in their electric bill? Even with the payment options they have, it will cost a person more in the long run because of the interest rate and the deferment fees.

In the State of Ohio, voters supported a ban on equal marriage rights --an anti gay amendment. Little did these voters realize (especially the unmarried heterosexuals) that they were voting against themselves. A man was on trial for hitting his live in girl-friend --domesitc violence in Ohio is a felony. The man's defense attorney asked the judge to throw out the charge because of this new ban. The judge reduced the charge to a misdemeanor. So those unmarried heterosexuals can now beat each other and the offending party will only be charged with a misdemeanor. Maximun of 6 months in jail as oppose to an 18-month sentence.

Now numerous domestic violence defendants are asking their charges be reduced or dismissed. They are hoping this doesn't get a lot of media play in other states and give defense attorney's ideas.

The lesson: "Know before you Vote"

Answer 3

First of all, the bill was against "same sex" marriage---not "gay marriage". Their is a difference ! The only reason they want to amend the constitution ( or better, feel the need to amend it ) is because "activist judges" keep going against the will of most of the people who want marriage to remain, as it has from dawn's first light, between a man and a woman ! The best arguments I've heard in favor of changing the constitution to ban "same sex" marriage are from a nationally syndicated talk show host named Dennis Prager. He is not a "right wing wacko". He is a very thoughtful, respectful, and honest conservative who rarely raises his voice and eagerly and respectfuly takes calls from all sides of an issue ! I would urge any fair and open minded liberal to give him a listen or seek him out on the web or find one of his books ! ( he's got a great one on happiness called " Happines is A Serious Problem" )

Secondly, who's really pandering ? The conservative, who you KNOW is against same sex marriage, OR, the liberal, who won't vote yes for the amendment, but if you ask if he's FOR same sex marriage will hem and haw as not to offend any of his base. ( And when it comes right down to it, probably is not FOR it !)

Answer 4

Actually gay marriage isn't a huge problem. Only a handful of states actuall allow marriage between people of the same sex. Civil union is what what people think is gay marriage, and that is not marriage in the eyes of the law.
Yes, it is Pandering. Isn't it ironic that Bush lost his chance at that ammendment, ant the next day, the most wanted terrorist in Iraq is killed? HMMMMMM, makes ya wonder.
Oh, it's good to see that you have progressed from the race thing and are asking more intelligent questions. I knew you could do it...

Answer 5

Every society has to stand for something. Either you believe in social values or not. It is very important to maintain the standards that made this country what it is. There will always be some people who want to blur the lines, and change the rules to meet their personal agendas.

It is up to all of us to draw the line, and say, "Enough is enough." Whether it's gay marriage or open borders, or even English as a national language, we need to hold on to our values. If the question was that you and I need to speak only Spanish in the USA, because 5 or 10% of the population wanted it, what would you say to that?

Do not under-estimate the strength of our values. Stand up for something now.

Answer 6

I feel it's an avenue for politicians to hook the religious voters. It's the one thing that the majority (51% or more) of the country has in common (I'm in the minority). I agree with you, love is love and if it doesn't effect me then have at it. I also saw a show regarding a gay couple who were raising unwanted children, and children with AIDS. I thought that was extremely commendable for any two people to take on that type of responsibility. These religious people are in a quandary; on one hand they're told homosexuality is a sin and so on, and on the other hand they're told to love thy neighbor. So I ask the religious followers (rhetorically) which is it? That's why it's commonly referred to as hypochrisitanity.

Answer 7

I agree!!! The world does not and the fight will go on forever. If 2 people, not matter what the sex is, are willing to make a major commitment like marriage and are that much in love, they should be applauded for their devotion. I don't care who or what they are, I am truly behind their efforts 100 percent!! Good question!!

Answer 8

Gay marriage is a big bugaboo to the Christian right. Republicans who count on that group for votes and money always pander to them. It's why Republicans don't support a woman's right to choose. Why they want the Christian god plastered all over the place. Money and votes. They're what makes politicians happy.

Answer 9

No. It is about money. The gay community is far more invested in politics now that Gay Marriage looks like it is in their corner. The Demos need money.

Christian families are busy and overspent on raising families. They don't have time or money to argue the point.

Gays are putting big money behind it.

Answer 10

i think it is, but there is a serious side of it too. if gay marriage is legalized it would have a great impact on the religious community, because the religious community would no longer have the freedom of religion to reject marrying gay couples if their teaching is against gay marriage. the religious communities would lose their tax exemption status. what happened to the separation of church and state?

i don't care if people want to be married under the law, but i don't want that law pushed onto the religious community...