should gay and lesbian couples have the same right to marriage as a heterosexual coulple? Why?

Answer 1

No. First of all, marriage isn't a right that is written in the constitution, it's a priveledge. It bothers me when the gay community comes out and says that it's against their rights. Read the constitution! No where does it talk about marriage as a right.

Also, marriage was set up by God to be between a man and a woman. If He wanted it between same-sex couples, then He would have made it that way to begin with.

Someone answered about hetro couples not being able to have kids, or not wanting them. Let me tell you from the standpoint of not being able to and wanting them- it isn't for lack of trying. That doesn't mean that those of us who have, or have had problems having children should be put in the same catagory as same sex couples.

Marriage was set up as a means to bring about a family unit, with both sides of the equation- male and female. Both rolls are needed to teach children. That is one problem with our society today- people think that their kids don't need a dad, or that having a same sex partner is the same as having both sexes. It isn't. There are things both sexes need to teach children to help them to grow and be productive, well rounded members of society.

Also, take a look at what happened to Sodom and Gamorah before you talk about same sex unions. This was the downfall of these societies, and also the Roman empire. Maybe we need to learn from others mistakes and use what they taught us so we don't end up in their position.

Answer 2

I am against the use of marriage to describe same-sex arrangements. Marriage is defined in the Bible as being between a man and a woman. Therefore, an arrangement other than that of a man and a woman, cannot be marriage. My marriage license says "Holy Matrimony". What is described in the Bible as an abomination can hardly be "holy".

The Gay & Lesbians want you to believe they are victims because people don't want their arrangment to be called marriage. But the fact is, whatever legal rights they want can be done by any competent lawyer.

Answer 3

As an All American Citizen I disagree that "gay and lesbian couples"should have the same rights that heterosexual couples have based on the facts that this country wa founded on morals and faith and Our forefathers fought and died for these very morals. We let so many others take away our rights as Americans and this is just another form of deceit to cover up what this country was founded on. Do I receieve special benefits for being straight? I think not. Do I receive special rights for being white or female or any label one can put on me? I THINK NOT. And these rights they are asking for is special rights to them for being gay or lesbian, but not to humanity.This is the land of free ,or at least at one time that was it's whole purpose.But freedom .. as the worlds sees it is to each his own.. No thought of tomorrow or our children or our elders. What a shame this country will become when we throw out morals and allow such a thing for the label of "My Rights" ...... RIghts are not founded on sexual preferences. Never was and should never be. (this is my opnion and may not be agreed by or with many others, but mine alone as an American Citizen) I am wondering what will become of my grandchildren and my great grandchildren if these rights are passed and considered normal to the human mind... I do not judge a person for their lifestyle but in the same sense I must do all I can to protect the minds of my children and children to come. What they are taught or introduced to will effect them the rest of their lives. God be with us all.

Answer 4

No,but they should be given a right to enter into a legal union where the partner has the right to enherit and visit them in the hospital. As to why, marriage is for the protection of children and unions of the same sex cannot as yet make babies. Now, as to the argument that the partners could have children from previous marriages, the children are protected by those previous marriage laws aren't they?

Answer 5

1) Uh, nope.

2) Read about Sodom and Gumorah... Yes, I'm Christian. No I don't think I'm intolearant. I have a gay brother, and the only reason I don't like him is because he insists on shoving his liberal ideals down my throat every time I see him. He treats our other siblings the same... None of us enjoy spending time around him- the pushy insulting turd! Intolerant- you shoulda heard what he said to me about 4 Christmas's ago.... And Mom and Dad want us to be patient... yeah, we have been for the last 8 years!!

Sorry for the rant.. Anyway, I figure that if I side with God, I can't be wrong. Harsh- possibly... depending on where you stand, but that's my feelings on the subject....

And to those who say f-(something) the Bible.. tell that to the guys who founded this country... the guys who allowed them the freedoms to say what they want... This country was founded by Christian men on Christian values. Suck Up And Deal.

Answer 6

my ideas on gay and lesbian couples are this- they have the right to everything straight people do, they should be allowed to live in peace and do whatever they wish, there is nothing to say they are doing anything wrong, some answers here say that the bible says this and that, excuse my french but f*ck the bible, i have nothing against christians and will give them equal rights as long as they do not deny others of theirs, just because your religion says gay or lesbian relationships are wrong doesnt neccessarily mean so, go gay people, go lesbians, do what you wish.

Answer 7

I don't know if it would be correct to call it a marriage due to traditions, however they have every right to have have some legal status as couples especially for tax deduction reasons. After all gays are in upper income brackets and pay huge taxes for services they will never use such as paying for other people's kids schools.

Answer 8

Little kids pretend to get married all the time, but we don't extend the same privileges to them. Someday, we'll know how to correct the prenatal birth defects that lead to homosexuality, and nobody will be tormented by those feelings again. Why screw up all of society changing something that we'd only have to change back, later? What about all of the one-eyed, left-handed, red-headed Lithuanian World War II veterans? Isn't it unfair to them? Yes, but life is tough all over and they aren't demanding that all of society change for them.

Answer 9

Of course they should. I'm shocked that not everyone agrees with that... Gay and lesbian people are just that. People. A better question would be, why shouldn't they have the same rights?

Answer 10

Why not? There is nothing wrong with it, as far as I can see.

As to the "they can have no children" excuse, what about infertile couples or heteros who choose not to have kids?

A marriage is a pact with the otehr person with whom you are pledging to spend the rest of your life with.

Before you go that a gay marriage is a slap in the face of the institution of marriage, what about Britney Spears 55-hour marriage? Isn't that worse? "Ooops, I did it again?"