2006-12-31 07:07:24 · 24 answers · asked by Big Man 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
My dog is female but I do not wish to marry her for the sex I just want to receive the benefits Social Security , tax inheritance, insurance, etc. why should one couple get to marry and another get denied.
2006-12-31 08:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I think there should be gay marriage.
Here in N.J. Corzine has just legalized civil unions.
I think that hasn't gone anywhere near far enough. I think it would be much better to legalize marriage for gay people. They should have just as much right to be a real husband or wife as anybody.
If anyone had ever seen a gay person, at their partner's funeral. Not only then, but at other times. The amount of love is just incredible.
And I can't imagine what they must be going through having been denied the right to be a spouse, legally speaking.
Even, though, that is only the legal system. But that is still important.
Still, no one can take away that love. And love never dies.
But Yes, definitely, there should be marriage between gay people. And Happy New Year!
2006-12-31 09:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
as long as marriage is taught in school or discussed then so should gay marriage, for years and to this day gay and lesbians have been treated like 2nd class citizens and not recognized. if marriage is to be discussed or taught then gay marriage should be brought up as an issue also. its only fair and equal. and if kids or parents have problems with it, then lettem leave the class and grow up to be close minded bigots, its up to them to listen if they want or not. i dont believe anyone should be forced to listen to any gay and lesbian rights.
2006-12-31 08:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Crystal C ♥ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm gay, and I don't really care about the 'marriage' part. As long as I can be with the person I love and want to be with, I don't really mind about that bit of paperwork saying that we are bound. But when it comes to certain important matters (as to take responsibility/give consent for your partners health in emergency situations etc.) that bit of paperwork is quite important. And if there are kids involves somehow the 'marriage' part can be quite unsettling for them.
2006-12-31 07:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by Silver 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is only one answer, everyone gets a civil union, EVERYONE. This gives equal rights to all; taxes, children, medical decisions etc. Then if you want to get married in a religious context, go to the church, temple, house of worship, meeting house, kingdom hall, or grass hut of your choice. If the if the Priest, Minister, Rabi, Elder, Pastor, or Monk wont "marry you", then your issue is with them. You can then change their mind, reexamine your faith, or go to a faith that embraces the concept that church and state are two different things. My apologies for sounding blunt, but the difference between the religious ceremony of marriage is completely different than the concept of marriage that is explained in the tax code. I pray that more people will come to embrace that. Good Luck and God Bless You.
2006-12-31 08:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by Dusenberg 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
There is no good legal reason same sex couples should not be able to marry.
Procreation is not a requirement.
Religious issues should not be considered as valid per the First Amendment.
No religious marriage is valid without a License sold by the State.
No other Legal Contract has a gender requirement as part of the process of determining eligibility to participate.
2006-12-31 07:12:59 · answer #6 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I prefer not to use the language of marriage for gay couples, but I see no reason why laws can't allow for civil unions among same sex couples. By utilizing some form of legal definition for same sex couples and providing a legal structure for them to dissolve their union just as heterosexually married couples do seems only right. I have known Gay Couples that have split up after 18 years and they had no legal way to dispose of house and shared belongings. Therefore, the end was a disastrous mess of fights.
2006-12-31 07:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by albert_noodles 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
What is there to think about two people love each other and want to commit there live together so they get married. That is the way it should be.
It is far more a threat to the institution of marriage to have 18 year kids of opposite sexes that have known each other 4 months get married (yet we allow this) then to have two people of the same sex who have been in long term loving relationships that have faced obvious trials and hardships get married.
2006-12-31 07:11:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
If str8 couples have the right to marriage then so should gay couples. Or just throw it out the window for everyone anyways, in 50 years who knows if anyone will still respect it
2006-12-31 07:24:32 · answer #9 · answered by W.E.S. 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
A gay should be able to marry the person they love.
The last marriage issue was weather people of different races should marry. Obviously that didn't "ruin the sanctity of marriage"
Letting two people who love each marry, doesn't hurt our society.
2006-12-31 07:15:37 · answer #10 · answered by Breein 2 · 7⤊ 2⤋