2007-01-25 08:12:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
No, we do not need "special protection." We just need EQUAL RIGHTS.
We should be able to marry the person we love, since marriage rights are given by the STATE. Anything else is discrimination.
We should be able to prosecute people like Mr. "Lulu" for hate crimes, evidence of which is hate speech, which has been shown to foment anti-LGBT violence.
Quite simply, we need to be treated as any other US citizen, with the same rights. There's nothing "special" about that - it is called justice and equality.
2007-01-25 08:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
We need to be treated equally in all areas and have the same rights as heterosexuals have. We do not have the same rights and protections in the areas of insurance, health care, end of life issues, Social Security, etc. My partner and I have to address these and other issues through our wills and other legal documents and HOPE that our wishes will be honored. Straight people don't have to worry about these areas unless they are not married. At least they have the OPTION of marriage, however, no one should be forced to. Some issues such as Social Security for the surviving partner of a deceased individual simply does not exist. Equal rights make the playing field level. Yes, gays and lesbians need equal rights.
2007-01-25 10:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by pugmo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I approve legalizing gay and lesbian marriage. I'm over 30.
2016-05-23 23:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. What is needed is equal application of the law to all citizens of the U.S., regardless of gender, skin color, religion, country of origin, or, within limits, sexual preference. The limits on sexual preferences are a necessity. Mutually enjoyable activities between consenting adults in the privacy of their own home are nobodies business but their own. To violate any of those conditions is to infringe on another person's rights, which cannot be allowed.
2007-01-25 09:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
How is it "Special" to want to have EQUAL access?
How is being allowed to live FREELY in a Democratic Republic in any way, shape or form "special?"
Is it SPECIAL to build a ramp so a handicapped person can access a public building?
Is it SPECIAL to allow MURDERS, RAPESTS, THIEVES, CHILD MOLESTERS AND ALL OTHER CRMINALS to LEGALLY marry their partner of choice?
Is it SPECIAL to want to be protected and represented EQUALLY?
2007-01-25 09:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by DEATH 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Define "special protection".
Hate Crimes are a reality.
People are Specifically Targeted because of race, ethnic background, religion and sexual orientation.
2007-01-25 08:30:50 · answer #6 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because we're being persecuted for our sexual preference. I can't even walk around my home town without having to look over my shoulder for fear of falling victim of a hate crime. I choose to damage my kidneys and bladder because it's safer than using public restrooms because I'm genderqueer.
2007-01-25 19:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by carora13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, to further the agenda of law makers. Everything else was passed into law long ago.
2007-01-25 08:23:19 · answer #8 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because in B.C. days they would have been stoned. A little too much for me now, but just a good a ss whuppin' might knock the sissy out of them now.
2007-01-25 16:06:49 · answer #9 · answered by Ricque 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Judging by all the bigots on here, I'd say they definitely need protection.
2007-01-25 08:20:48 · answer #10 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋