do you think it is a good thing that lesbian and gay men have the right to marry?

Question

the rights of lesbian and gay men

Answer 1

If a couple loves each other I do not see what it matters if they are Gay or Straight. Gays also have a right to a legal and binding agreement just as Straights do. It does not have to called "marriage" though since so many narrow minded better then thou Christians think that is wrong. It can be called "partnership" or "domestic union" or something like that. If we change the name of it maybe we can at last have the same rights as everyone else does.

Answer 2

I don't see why not as it is such a basic human right. I think it helps to stablize a relationship when two people are committed to the degree when they have some sort of legal or religious procedure to solemnize it.

I don't agree with the person who wrote that gay marriages will lead to more social problems. I think it would be the other way round. When gay marriages are not legalized, the problems are there; it is just that we sweep them under the carpet and don't want to know. What greater agony is there when two people love each other deeply but can't give the other person a legal status and protection?

Answer 3

I heard George McGovern speak where he said he was old fashioned about marriage. He thought if two people were going to live together and sleep together, they ought to get married.

Now, to address the absurd notions in some who have answered you, same sex marriage will not bring about the downfall of mankind. It will not destroy anyones values.

Lets look at the places that have legal same sex marriages. Canada has done some of this, the Netherlands has this, Sweden I believe has this. They call them civil unions usually rather than marriage, but if it gives same sex couples the same rights currently denied them in countries like the US which denies us equal rights who cares what we call it?
In Portugal, and in Spain's Navarra and Basque regions, gay couples who live together long enough receive the same benefits as heterosexuals under common law unions.(this despite the strong Roman Catholic influence in these countries.)

In Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, gay couples can register for a civil union.

France and Germany have civil union laws, and Britain is in the process of adopting them.

And for those who say if I don't like it here leave.. sure just give me the money.. I would rather live in a free country.

Gay marriage is a good thing. It is granting equal rights.

Answer 4

One could argue that it would be o.k. if marriage were indeed a right -- which it isn't.

One needs to define both rights and marriage. In the case of Roman Church; true marriage is a sacrament of the true church. Technically no one on earth is really married unless they are members of the Roman church. That the RC recognizes the civil license proceedure; simply means that state and church are tied together at the sacrament of marriage. I call it incest.

Now the U.S. Constitution does not define marriage as a right. Marriage is no more a right than is driving a vehicle. Since the state issues a license, marriage in the eyes of the state is a privlidge. No state can issue a license for rights.

Is there a license for life, for liberty, for the persuit of happiness? When you violate anothers true rights the state can step in. After you have served your time the state does not and cannot reissue your freedom license! It cannot issue or reissue an equality license because you never loose that right even in prison.

Marriage is a committment and an obligation stemming from a privlidge allowed by God. Not only is it not a right; but states, churches, and families have no right to regulate the first committment between heterosexuals.

It is permissible on the part of parents to keep children under strict supervision until they have gained some maturity. Still the selection is not theirs to make or break. As soon as a male and female make a vow between themselves it is for life and cannot be annulled.

Beyond this, make any arrangement you can get from the wayword religions and governments.of this world. What you do, and what they do, changes nothing; beyond the few sorry perks they give to marriage in exchange for slavery to church and state.

When the state does finally cave, and it will -- I want to see the Big D (Domestic violence) on police reports across the nation for homosexual relationships. Then the true underside of violence in homosexual relationships can be reported right along with that of heterosexuals.

Answer 5

Lesbians and gay men do not have the right to marry only to enter into a civil partnership. I personally think that is far enough as anything more debases the uniqueness of marriage that is the joining of a man and woman with creating a family part of that .

Answer 6

Of course I do. I dont even think that we should be identified as either gay or lesbian, as i dipise these labelings....
Anyway, we are all human so why do we have to be seperated from others because of of sexual persausion.
I cant wait until i meet the right woman, one whom i will love and cherish.
Marriage is important(in a way), and I hope to do it properly one day

Answer 7

Human rights...not lesbian and gay rights.
You people who peddle your twisted views of hate...keep it to yourself.
What is wrong with 2 people wanting to be recognised for sharing their lives in a loving mutually compassionate relationship?
Surely this is better than 'marriage' between straights, half of which don't last longer than 3 years before they get divorced.

Did you know, that before the Civil Partnership arrangements came along, a gay couple could live together for 40 years and it would still offer them NONE of the same rights as straight people when it came to pensions, housing, inheritance etc

Answer 8

I think that anyone can marry anyone they like. I think it's horrible that other people htink they have the right to decide which people sheould be allowed ot love eachother. I think it's even worse that many governments think they have the right to deny the legal connections marriage gives you to anybody over 18. to me marriage is more a legal connection that an emotional one, because once you're married you don't all of a sudden love eachother more- you'ed loved eachother as much as you possibly could before you married.

Answer 9

Why would a gay man want to marry a lesbian? I think married couples should want to have sex with each other.

Answer 10

Of course, its the 21st century, people are more enlightened ( maybe not LARRY S ) if a couple want to make a commitment to each other then no one has any right to deny them that, it can only be a good thing. of course I wouldnt expect bigots & homophobes to agree, they will always find a way to interpret the bible to suit there own views.