For those of you who are against it, what are your reasons?
2006-10-08 06:39:45 · 15 answers · asked by nunovyorebiznis 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Hey -ipodlady, I'm for gay marriage.
2006-10-08 06:49:20 · update #1
I so agree with you. I think the main problem is the fact that this country was founded on religious freedom. The very book that was followed to start this country is against Gays. Or is it? Has anyone ever considered that this holy book was written down by men. Men just like you and me. Could it be that their interruption is wrong? I think it is. I am Gay and I know God walks with me each and every day. God is love. There for he approves of love even if that love is for the same sex as yourself. Does the Bible not say, "love one another"! That says it all for me. I pray the people of this great country of ours will open their eyes up soon and see that Gays deserve to be married the same Straights do. We are people too. We just happen to prefer living with our own sex.
2006-10-08 06:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 6⤊ 3⤋
There's no good reason; just prejudice.
Personally, I think the government should be issuing civil union contracts since that's effectively what they are - a legal contract recognizing the joining of two ppl. Marriage can stay with the churches. I find it quite ironic that there are churches that will marry us but other churches seem to be dictating to the state/fed what's politically acceptable. A lot of bs and complete disregard for the Constitution is what that is.
2006-10-08 13:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by Alex62 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am NOT against it, but I can give you ONE good reason for not being for it: In many instances, one partner has considerably more assests than the other...and we are talking considerable! When the 'poorer' partner starts putting pressure on the other, there will be a great tendency to trust the heart and go for it....and then all hell breaks loose. I believe the term, Gold digger comes to mind. Here in California, we have a 50% rule. It is very easy to believe your lover's sincerity, and many men are expert liars. Women have used this ploy since time began. Anna Nicole Smith..need I say more?
We have at our disposal, for about $1500.00, all the tools to protect our assests...Living wills for medical purposes, Power of Attorney for matters of life and death, Living Trusts for protection of assests against preposterous inheritance tax, and unbreakable wills. What we don't have is Joint returns (that save very little in taxes) and Social Security Survivor benefits. Yes, I know there are inequalities...but....PLEASE go to the "romance and love" section here, and click on Marriage and Divorce right here in Yahoo. What you will read is the tip of the iceburg when it comes to real marriage. It is very easy to get married, it is very costly and financially devastating to get divorced.
Many states, California included, have "Domestic Partner" laws that enable Health insurance, rights for hospital visitation, etc. IF you live in a state that does not honor these rights, I strongly suggest withdrawing from that state, moving to a more friendly state, and depriving that offending state of your tax dollars. We can all get jobs wherever we want. We both know that. Good luck
2006-10-08 13:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
there is NO good reason for us not to be allowed to get married. all the supposed "reasons" against it are based on nothing but ignorance, fear and prejudice....period!
in the city where we live, my partner and I can and have registered for domestic partnership, and have participated in a commitment ceremony. but we are still "separate but not equal."
we just want the same rights as any other monogamous, committed couple has in this country!
2006-10-08 15:18:48 · answer #4 · answered by redcatt63 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no RATIONAL reasons to be against it.
Now, to address Mr. Smarty Pants who seems to think he is going to deleted for his views. Sorry panty boy, but if you are deleted, it will not be for your views but for your insults. It's one thing to offer a differing view, but it's another thing entirely to simply name call, which BTW is exactly what you did. There was no need but you did it anyway, which only proves you have no valid points to make.
Finally I am reminded of the old adage in regards to debate, when all your opponent has are names and epithets he has already lost the debate.
2006-10-08 16:08:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My only objection is to preserve some sense in the language. When the word "marriage" is used, people expect to hear about a man and a woman. As for the legal privileges and responsibilities usually implied by the word, I am perfectly comfortable with "civil union" as a vehicle for homosexual relationships.
2006-10-08 14:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Agreed. Any two non related loving people who care for each other should be able to get married
2006-10-08 23:54:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i 'm not against it, but the reason why you people are is probably because of the bible. they band homosexuality in the bible. being straight has been "in" for so many years, that people don't want to change how we think about gay people. i think that if 2 men, or 2 women truly love each other, they should marry. you can give me a thumbs down if you'd like. (what i'm saying is true)
2006-10-08 13:44:49 · answer #8 · answered by ipodlady231 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
That's because there isn't a single reason-good or bad-why we shouldn't be allowed to married. And for those who say it is a choice, so is your religion, yet it is also protected under the constitution.
2006-10-08 13:42:23 · answer #9 · answered by Agent Double EL 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i can not see any good reason either. apparently the bigots are frozen in their area of discrimination and ignorance. apparently they lack brains.
I'm for gay marriage infinite %!!
2006-10-08 18:45:52 · answer #10 · answered by mystic_lonewolf22 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋