if anybody is lucky enough to find real honest love on this planet in the short amount of time we are allowed to live then does it really matter to you or anyone else if they want a piece of paper to show that they are legally bound together?
YES let them marry and don't make it a bigger deal than it really needs to be.
2006-10-31 19:08:07
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answer #1
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answered by Carol N 4
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Two consenting adults who want to be together should be allowed to have a civil ceremony and realize all of the financial benefits of marriage. People who say 'no' are usually looking at it through the lens of religion. They see marriage as some "divine" right of a man and a woman, when in fact marriage is far from "divine." It's a contract. If it were divine there'd be no divorce or infidelity or abuse.
People say that marriage is between a man and a woman so they can procreate and give children legitimacy. That's bull because a whole lot of heterosexual married couples don't have children and don't want them period.
I am a lesbian and personally I don't feel the need to have society's piece of paper to legitimize my relationship with my partner nor would I need a church ceremony to somehow bestow some special fairy dust on it. My relationship is a great one; we are faithful partners; we have wills; I work at a company who provides medical and dental benefits to domestic partners; we've purchased a home together, along with other real estate; we've been together for 7 years. I think that says we are committed since our relationship has lasted longer than a whole lot of church and civil sanctioned "marriages."
For me it's a non-issue. With that said I respect the feelings of other gays and lesbians on this topic and understand that they see this as a "right" they too should have if they so choose. I agree with them. That two people whether of the opposite or the same sex, who love each other and are committed to one another, should have the right to marry one another.
2006-10-31 19:48:18
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answered by nquizzitiv 5
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I think everyone has the right to married, whether straight or gay. I don't think that the government should stop the union of two individuals who want to commit to each other in a marriage ceremony. To some people marriage is a beautiful thing and to others it’s just something that they have to do because their family doesn’t believe in co-habitation without marriage, or it’s a “shot-gun” wedding (getting married just because the woman is pregnant).
We should have the right to make that decision and not the government. Why should heterosexual individuals be the only one’s to have that right? I know many heterosexual couples that have no business being married. There is abuse in one way shape or form, there is also infidelity in there relationship, so why go through the motions of getting married. I also know many homosexual couples who are loving, caring and adoring individuals and I am in awe of their relationship because of the commitment they have for each other especially after 20 something years together and they still love each other as they did when they first met, they should have the right to marry should they choose.
I personally am not one for marriage, I believe in co-habitation, but if my friends want to get married whether straight or gay, I will support them in their decision.
Everyone should have the right to be as happy or as miserable as they want in a marriage, not just heterosexuals.
2006-10-31 22:56:11
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answered by cubangoddess73 2
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My step brother is gay and he married his long term partner a month ago. I wasn't present because i live in a different country.
This is a difficult answer. When my Brother told my parents that he was gay my father took it very bad Naturally me and my brother had always been very close but as soon as he came out he made a distance towards me and that hurt. I can't say i agree to the marriage but on the same hand I am happy for my brother to be happy.
2006-10-31 20:02:46
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answered by emma b 5
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Man is made for woman and woman is made for man.
When God created humans, He created them male and female. There was no gay.
Actually, gay people are usually "normal" before. They usually have had a relationship that didn't end happily ever after and that's usually the reason they decide to be gays. There are also many gays who have wives/husbands and even children. So I know they can attempt to be the same as before. Let's support them and make them feel loved. :)
2006-10-31 19:14:35
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answered by überfrau 2
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The defination of marriage is a legal and holy agreement between a man and a woman.
I don't think there should be gay marriages becasue there can't be, the defination of a marriage would have to be changed.
Bottom line
2006-10-31 19:09:25
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answered by clcalifornia 7
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when you look at the meaning of "marriage" it's technically between a man and a woman. but i believe that "marriage" can also be made between 2 people even if its the same sexual orientation. as long as both person believe that it is true and sacred for both of them...then why not...but if its just for the heck of getting married...then that should not be allowed.
2006-10-31 19:13:16
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answered by z0e 2
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no sorry marriage is something for men an women only
gays gettin married is just wierd
2006-10-31 19:04:57
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answered by sicivic05 4
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I don't really agree with the gay lifestyle..I think marriage should be between man and woman. BUT, it doesn't really hurt me...and they deserve to be happy to...so...I don't care.
2006-10-31 19:10:46
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answered by Anonymous
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i think that anyone who wants to make a commitment to another person out of love sould not be illigal.
2006-10-31 19:05:08
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answered by Anonymous
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