.:Should gay marriage be legal in all states?:.?

Answer 1

I think civil union could be. I don't think marriage should be. Marriage is a religious term for a man and woman to be a couple under god. Civil union could have the same rights as marriage but just a different name.

Answer 2

I think that decision should be left to the states themselves. I don't understand why the federal government has gotten involved in this whole debate in the first place. I haven't seen anywhere that the constitution prohibits a union between two men or two women. If the libs in Massachusetts want to allow it, let it be. If the cons in Georgia and Texas want to outlaw it, let them. If you have a problem with the laws in your state, try to change them or move to another state. The US is supposed to be a confederation of states each with their own laws. There is really no need to make this a federal case.

Answer 3

Depends on the definition of marriage. The way I undersatnd marriage is that it is a union between a man and a woman.

The legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife.
The state of being married; wedlock.
A common-law marriage.

Answer 4

The only way that could happen is if a majority of the people in every state votes for it in a referendum. Up to now it has been made possible by judicial decree. Every such decree has been challenged by the people of every state thus far. Most have been overturned or are in the process of being overturned because the American people don't want it. They feel no obligation to alter their traditions to appease a minority group.

Answer 5

yes, and to all those people who say it's against the constitution, if you read it, the first line is as follows: "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal". So if all men are created equal, why are some allowed to marry and others aren't. And if you say it's because a man and a woman marrying is not the same as a man and a man/woman and woman marrying, then you must realize that that's just as bad as saying black people can't do something because of their skin color. You have to look back on history and realize that this is the same thing that Martin Luther King Jr. fought for. All people should be able to do the same things regardless of sexual preference, race, or gender.

Answer 6

It may be against the bible but it is not (yet) contrary to the Constitution. That's why some are pushing a marriage amendment. Since we have separation of church and state AND there is no law against it, let it be. If the law changes down the road you grandfather in those who were married before the law changed. If not, live and let live.

Answer 7

Yes, gay marriage should be legal. The only thing endangered by gays getting married is a certain prejudiced, ignorant, aggressive, myopic worldview.

Answer 8

Yes... it should be legal in all states and all countries. I think people who declare it a "sin" are assumming they know what is and is not a sin.... who told them? Their mama? C'mon people, it's 2006...isn't it time to live and let live? If a gay couple wants to get married, how is it going to hurt you? (Checkout Lewis Black's most recent special on HBO...he does a funny bit on this).

Answer 9

uh, not sure where its against the constitution, but whatever...ive read it and studied it, must have missed that part. anyways...no, the consequences of it is not good for society. and if you dont know what these consequences are, study, learn, read, think... you have to think ahead sometimes, equal protection, equal rights, what does that mean to someone from Utah? if gays can marry, why cant a guy marry two women? they are both alternative lifestyles, wont equal protection apply then? think this stuff through..its already happening in canada, guy is suing to marry two women

Answer 10

Sure, it's not hurting anyone. To get the pissy-uber-Christians off their backs, you could call it something else, like 'union' or something. Marriage is a religious term meaning a union under god.