Would you pass the gay marriage law?

Question

Would you vote to pass the gay marriage law in your state? Tell me why or why not. Also, give a little background information about you and your community (what state?) / people you are around most. This is for a class project; I would just like to get a wide range perspective. thank you.

Ok. I think some, actually a lot of you out there don't have a resonable answer. Leave your religion out of it. Remember the separtation of Church and State. I go to church, so it's not like I just want you to forget about it. Just give me an actual reason without a religious perspective (unless you would pass it) and act mature about it; saying that you think it's gross or disgusting, or that it's morally wrong is not a reason.

Answer 1

No, number one would any one on earth want to promote the existence of gay people. The whole idea bothers me. Not to mention that marriage is and has always bee between a man and a woman, that's how God made it.
I would also like to comment on all of you misguided people out there that say that being gay is something people are born with? BS! That's like saying if your mom and dad are fat then you shouldn't bother because you're going to be fat, no you always have a choice, if your fat exercise, eat healthier!!

Answer 2

yes i would so congressman foley could marry his liitle 17 yr old b/f... no i wouldnt

In Western societies, marriage has traditionally been understood as a monogamous union, while in other parts of the world polygamy has been a common form of marriage. Usually this has taken the form of polygyny (a man having several wives) but a very few societies have permitted polyandry (a woman having several husbands). [1]

I would say no one woman marrying six guys... would you wanna see that at the grocery store? PUKE
so no....
i would hope the states have the right to decide this issue and all would say no

google says:
On March 14, 2005 San Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard Kramer ruled in Woo v. Lockyer that gay and lesbian couples in California have a constitutional right to marry. He declared unconstitutional the state law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Appeals to this ruling were heard by the First District Court of Appeal on July 10, 2006. The Court must issue its ruling on or before October 10, 2006, which will likely influence California's race for Governor in November. The 3 justices seemed undeterred to overturn Judge Kramer's decision. http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/breaking_news/14718749.htm]

i am unclear as to whether the supreme court will decide you can marry the opposite sex, if scientists prove that homos are born that way, they just might do it,
so whats next will we be able to marry three people? coupla males and a coupla females? and they can be married to a coupla males and females? then maybe HEY we could just ALL be married to each other?!?!?! ok i went too far.

Answer 3

No, I would not. Marriage is an institution created for the purpose of raising families and it is a committment between a man and a woman. I am not against civil unions for gay couples in order to accord them the same rights as married couples. Most of these rights (hospital care, wills, end-of-life decisions) can be accorded to ANYONE with the proper legal documents. In fact, most people that I know feel the same way... anti-marriage but pro-union. I also have serious questions about where changing the definition of marriage will lead us: polygamy, pedogamy, bestiagamy (not sure if thats a word, but you get the idea -- it isn't right to marry a goat just because someone WANTS to do it). Where does one draw the line? If two women can marry, why can't they both marry the same man too? It is just much too nebulous to start messing with nature.

I am a white female from FL, 28 yo, no kids, republican, non-religious. I do have gay family members and friends, so this is not a position of "hate" as many try to cast it. Feel free to ask more questions if you need.

Answer 4

Absolutely! Even though I take limited interests in politics otherwise, I would turn out to vote in favor of the gay marriage issue (I am a heterosexual female who has been married for over 7 years now).

Basically, I think it's great to support committed relationships among the homosexual community. By stopping gay marriage, we're not stopping people from being homosexual. There's nothing to be done to stop that (and really, I don't think there should be). But we are saying to those who are homosexual that we believe their lifestyle is "promiscuous," and not giving them the equal option to share a commitment and a complete life together.

I'm in my 20s, and from a small town in Texas.

Answer 5

Hell yeah! I don't think it's fair to discriminate against someones personal sexual preference. Legally marriage has nothing to do with God or what is "morally wrong". If two people want to make a legal commitment to each other the government shouldn't be able to stop them. I understand a lot of religions are against gay marriage and they have every right not to let gay people marry in their church, temple or whatever, but that has nothing to do with the government. In the US there is supposed to be a separation between church and state. It's supposed to be that way to keep religious difference out of politics. If we could just achieve that goal set by our founding fathers we would be fine.

Answer 6

No I would not vote in favor of such a law. I will allow a public union for benefits sake, but never will I recognize gay marriage as a honorable union in the eyes of the lord.
USAF Veteran/Florida

Answer 7

Yes.....or Civil Unions....either way.
Civil Unions to keep the Christians happy.

Every adult should be able to marry whom they choose, regardless of race, sex, religion, etc.

It seems that "Sway ii" above me is young or has young gay friends, because every gay friend of mine over 40 complains about not being able to marry who they love.

50 year-old gay man from So. Cal. in a monogomous relationship for 17 years.
Good luck on your project!

To HillaryDillary up there.....this is about ONE ADULT MARRYING ONE ADULT. This is not about marrying six people or a german shepherd.
Your argument goes out the window...sorry.

Answer 8

Here in Virginia we will be voting on the "Affirmation of Marriage Act" on Nov 7.

I will vote "yes" on this act because I do not believe in homosexuality. Sexual preference should elicit no special rights.

Answer 9

Yes I would pass the law. I see marriage as a commitment between 2 individuals, period.

Answer 10

No, I would not. I don't see why civil unions will not suffice.

I live in Houston, we have tons of people from all walks of life here and I have my frair share of Homosexual freinds. I have never had even one of them complain to me that they could not be married.