I'm not gay so it's not like this affects me in any way, but I don't understand it. Whats the big deal about same sex marriages? If you love someone and want to comit yourself to them why not. It seems to me that our government is being closed minded about the situation.
(I am a supporter of our government, i just don't understand)
any ideas?
2006-09-20 18:24:18 · 25 answers · asked by jelly 3 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
because most of our government is religious and it states in the bible that it is wrong to be with the same sex . don't get me wrong because i have good friends that are gay but it is in the bible that it is wrong.and so their for people are not going to go against gods words .
2006-09-21 06:16:56 · answer #1 · answered by kristy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I'm not gay either but I feel it's wrong to deny someone the right to be happy.
I look at it like this... these government "officals" are letting their own personal opinions on the sitution get in the way. I thought that we were suppose to keep religion and state (government) separate? That's what's been the dilemma with the 10 Commandments in front of court houses.
I believe that the government has no right to tell people that cannot get married, just because it's not right (not the best wording, I know) by scriptures in the Bible. These people pay taxes just like anyone else. They should be allowed to have the same liberties as every straight person and take up their issues with God.
2006-09-20 18:32:25 · answer #2 · answered by mizzgov_08 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is it actually illegal or just not recognized? ie do you get punished if you have a private ceremony or do you not get marital benefits from the government? If you mean just not recognized, I would imagine it might have to do with why the government supports straight marriages. I think the government does it because straight people can have children, of course that doesn't mean they will, but just the thought of it is tempting. Governments want children and in some countries they are now even paying people to have them. I'd guess this is also why their are cohabitation laws that treat such straight couples as married although the individuals would deny being married.
2006-09-20 18:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by tyreanpurple 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why is it illegal for a teen, to consume alchohol and enter a broathel?
If gay marriages are legal, the teens can very well have alchohol and enjoy!
It is the mind of set of those gays after marriage, feel that they are having enjoyment and contended life. Religion and laws can only preach their followers, the good and the bad; boons and taboos.
If one argues, the argument will remain without finding a solution!
2006-09-20 19:17:51 · answer #4 · answered by SESHADRI K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is , and always has been between men & women .It would take something away from that to change the "rules" now . I think gays do have the right to be bonded in a permanent union with the same "so-called" benefits". Maybe a legal "commitment ceremony "or something; some sort of legal bonding .
2006-09-21 11:46:07 · answer #5 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There truly should be no reason why two people who love and respect each other, and want to commit to a life-long relationship should not be married. Unfortunately, many in America find same-sex marriage as "offensive" and "Immoral." This is a mystery to me as many of these same people find a senseless war in Iraq to be acceptable, and torture of people wrongly imprisoned (without being charged with a crime)to be morally acceptable. Many Americans are simply too prudish, and it goes back to our early Puritan beginnings. If the moral warriors want to defend marriage, they should work to reduce divorces, not deny loving couples the choice to live and love in peace.
2006-09-20 18:41:47 · answer #6 · answered by Misterscot 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many states & municipalities have already added domestic partnerships and civil unions to their civil codes and the terminolgy of marriage has historically symbolized the union between a man and a woman. Provide the rights just sidestep the term marriage and the problem is solved
2006-09-20 18:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by common sense 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The american government doesnt understand the concept of a seperation of church and state so they let the Christian idea that gays are bad get in the way of giving its citizens the rights that all human beings are entitled to.
2006-09-20 18:26:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Being a woman who loves another woman, I don't get it, either.
Does anyone think Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have a marriage that the traditionalists would approve of? How about atheists or Pagans or swingers? Yet their marriages are legal. Why can't mine be?
If they don't like it, they don't have to officiate or show up at the wedding or smile at us on the street. Simple enough.
2006-09-20 18:35:30 · answer #9 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The American gays have been coming here into Canada and have been getting legally married then when all the paperwork is done they go back over the border to the US as a married couple. This really p1sses off the US politicians. I think it's funny...LOL
2006-09-20 18:29:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋