....if Laws were enacted making such unions legal?
This is a serious question; it is not meant as a joke. If you don't know the answer, please do not post insulting answers. And no, I am not Gay however, I believe there are many people, myself included, who do not understand the legal issues (wills, property, children, etc) which would result if Gays were allowed to
marry..legally. Or, if legalized, if it would simply mirror the same issues as we find in a heterosexual marriage.
Thank you.
2006-10-06 09:16:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The laws concerning things like title and inheritance are different depending on the country that you live in. The problem that governments face when giving gays and lesbians the same rights as straight people is purely economic. God forbid a gay partner be allowed to use a spouse's health insurance coverage! And the same income tax breaks as a straight couple?! God forbid again!
There are social issues as well. If one member of a gay couple is hospitalized, the partner is not considered family and therefore is not allowed into intensive care. This is prejudice in the extreme when two people love each other and consider themselves married - legal or not.
It is a sad state of affairs when we do not treat people equally under the law. And just so you know, I'm as straight as they come. Married for 26 years with two children, 21 and 18.
2006-10-06 09:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply the same ones as you would being a heterosexual couple. They would have the right to marry, file taxes together, health insurance, and adopt kids. Look closely into any of the arguments. Any of the things they bring up against gay marriage such as "it would make health care more expensive" could be solved (and in a better way) by banning heterosexual marriage.
In California, homosexual couples have ALL the same rights as heterosexual except for formal marriage and filing taxes together, and California is hardly in chaos.
Studies about gay parenting are very limited, but overall they do not find real issues with kids of gay people. The only 2 things they have found are 1) when they are teens, they experiment more with homosexuality though they grow up to be the same rates of gay/straight and 2) they experience more homophobia, which usually is never the case in coastal cities were most gay people live. In reality, it is just plain old discrimination.
2006-10-06 09:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by Alucard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all let me state that I am against gay marriage as a Muslim. as for the economic impact I feel that it would be a large one in our country. There is the question of health insurance - our country has a health crisis and if gay marriages are allowed this would allow many gay's the right to get health insurance under their spouses insurance policies. Sounds good but what about the employers trying to pay for these new policies? It could mean that an employer decides not to offer insurance at all due to the cost. Will AIDS affect the premiums ? I am sure that it will due to the cost of treatment, the fact that there is no cure. The gay community had an AIDS transmission rate of 4 times that of the heterosexual community in 2004 among men. The transmission rate for women is more in the heterosexual community cause they are getting it from men. The cost of treating these people is enormous.
2006-10-06 09:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by brendagho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asking a question to get opinions and then putting stipulation as to how to answer just seems a little odd. You are asking this question in the Religious and Spiritual forum, therefore you will receive opinion from religious and spiritual people. Most answers will be based on their beliefs (grounded in scripture).
You are asking about marriage which is a religious institution. How do you think you are going to separate them? Why do people living the homosexual lifestyle want to be apart of a religious act if they are not being accepted (in religion or in Christianity) because they continue to live in sin? ((We have all sinned and some have asked for forgiveness and have left sin behind - no one lives a perfect life)).
If homosexual couples want legal rights for children, property, DNR's or wills, that is already offered to them as with anyone else. You can buy the paperwork at your local office supply store (Office Max/Depot and Staples). Costs are usually around $30 per packet. As long as these legal documents are signed and notarized they are legal and binding in a court of law. If someone thinks it is too difficult to muddle through the paperwork, there is the option of getting an attorney.
Before anyone labels me, I love everyone. I am not judging anyone for what they do in the bedroom or chose to live their lives. It's all about free will!
2006-10-06 09:21:06 · answer #4 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have thought about this before, and if we opened the door for gay marriages whats to keep other doors from opening.
What to keep men who like young girls from protesting for many years that they want to be able to marry girls who are young.
Since this world is getting worse and not better whats to say that will not happen in 20 years from now. Then could the next step be pedophiles allowing they want rights to be able to have sex with any kid willing. Don't say that will never happen cause I know when I was a kid gay marriages wasn't a issue. So I think we should keep the morals set saying gays cannot be married.
2006-10-06 09:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question introduces another question... "What economic impacts do marriages cause?" Why should marriage be regulated or enforced by the government at all? It's a contract between two private citizens. Let them work out the details, and only let the government be the arbiter in the case of divorce. No tax breaks or any other government handouts for marriage.
2006-10-06 09:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There would be no economic or legal impact whatsoever. With the divorce rate what it is, nobody has the right to talk about "the sanctity of marriage". If a church does not want it, its their church and they have that right. But legally, ethically, and economically, nothing would change and religious bases can not be used for legislation.
2006-10-06 09:24:44 · answer #7 · answered by Allison L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gay marriage is only an issue to bigots.
It will have no impact on any laws, other then recognizing a marraige between individuals of the same sex.
2006-10-06 09:18:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have been married for 44 years and I honestly would be offended and feel demeaned if the institution of marriage were lessened by frivolities . Marriage is for family. Begetting and raising children.
2006-10-06 11:57:28 · answer #9 · answered by samssculptures 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a marriage would allow the partner rights the same as they would in hetrosexual marriages
i feel apart from the religious arguement against this , the government would feel they may loose in tax etc
i say ... let people love who they want to love and show that love in a ceremony if they wish
2006-10-06 09:20:29 · answer #10 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋