Society is still rough about the idea of same sex couples, as a teen I have nothing against this, even though I'm very straight.
What do you think, are you 'grossed' out by them, are you one, are you for or against?
Ideas, opinions?
[nothing rude]
2007-04-05 02:18:32 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
To the mukwaka dude, seriously, if it's love who cares, if there is a God, I'm sure he'd just want us all to be happy, what harm are same sex couples? It's happiness, and so what if they can't populate the world? We're over populated anyways, like China etc.
I say love and happiness is what counts, go for it.
2007-04-05 03:00:53 · update #1
As a gay person and a parent, I feel legalized recognition of same-sex couples is paramount to tolerance and ending ignorance.
I feel the continued denial of legal recognition of our families only puts our children and our partners at risk!
Yes, GLBT couples do have and raise children and at higher and higher rates, almost equal to the rate of straight couples. But our families aren't recognized as "families" in the legal system. Our children are labled based on who is the original aboptive parent or biological parent, not by BOTH parents. Health care coverage is NOT extended automatically to our partners in all companies. Even health care facilities still assume that our partners aren't our "next of kin" and will still deny us access and/or ability to make health care descissions for our partners.
The legal community still regards technically as strangers and everything we've worked for together, obtained together, maintained together...are all put in jeopardy without legal recognition.
Sure, we can get living wills or draw up health care directives. But not all states recognize these documents, not all facilities recognize these documents, and these documents are still too easily contested in courts by genetic and legally recognized "families" of deceased partners.
In some states children of gay/lesbian families where the biological or original adoptive parent dies, these kids are RIPPED from the only other emotional parent they've ever known!
In some states we're still not even allowed to adopt kids our families have cared for since birth in a foster parenting agreement.
In many states we can still loose our jobs, our means of supporting ourselves and our families if we're "out" or even PERCEIVED to be gay!
Because we aren't legally recognized we can actually be called to testify AGAINST our partners in court! (Straight married couples are immune from this horror!)
Because we aren't legally recognized as "next of kin" and our partner starts a business which we also work for, if that partner dies, we can loose that income/business!
Non-biological/ Non-adoptive partners can't take our children to the doctor, can't pick our kids up from school, can't attend parent/teacher conferences. Everyday things that straight married couples take for granted!
2007-04-05 02:43:32 · answer #1 · answered by DEATH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that society as a whole has gotten better about the whole same sex couple issue. I don't think it's any where near as bad as it used to be. People just don't like having things put in their face. Like there are some gay people who flaunt things in people's faces and it isn't right. However, straight people do the same thing, especially when they makeout with their lover in public. I think it's gross, when anyone makes out in public. But either way, both straights and gays tend to push their sexuality on people (not saying all do, just some) and it really isn't fair to anyone. I think that as more people get over the gay issue, that there won't be as much tension. Only time can make it happen though.
2007-04-05 05:12:49 · answer #2 · answered by Andy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, my Dear One, am very "for", as I have been in a monogamous Lesbian relationship for the last 26 going on 27 years; and I know others who have been in far longer relationships. What society doesn't realize is that we've been living very quietly among them for years, causing no trouble and going about our normal little lives. The only things we want is the same rights as our heterosexual brothers and sisters have : the rights to sit by our Love's side at the hospital; to make decisions for them medically and legally without the fear of vengeful family members taking those away from us; to receive death benefits and pension benefits; to be able to put a partner on our insurance. These are things any wife is guaranteed yet any Partner is lacking. After 26 years, I still can't get on my best Beloved's insurance. This is why I'm "for" same-sex couples. Bless you.
2007-04-05 03:08:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly; considering the way I was brought up, my religion, the society surrounding me currently... I should (even expected to) feel 'grossed out' by LGBT group.. But somehow I'm not.. Because I myself can't imagine what's difference does it make whether we are lesbians/gay/bisex/trans/hetro.. I fully believe that to discriminate others just because they have different taste is ridiculous. It's like hating someone because he/she didn't like eating peanut butter (as a note, I can't stand anything that has peanuts in them ^^)
I mean, aren't they the same person as they are ever since they're born?? They're not different.. they're normal and just like the rest of everyone else..
Some might use religion as an excuse to boycott/hating LGBT group.. But seriously, who are we to judge? I'm not that pious or religious but I always ALWAYS fully believe that God loves each and every single one of His creation. To quote from one of the best dialogs I've ever heard before.. "And since God is love and God doesn't make mistakes, then you must be exactly the way he wants you to be, the way he intended you to be. And that goes for every person, every planet, every mountain, every grain of sand, every song, every tear and every gays (I can't use the actual word he used, I think it's against Yahoo' rules). We're all His. He loves us all" (I bet most of you knew where this quote came from.. ^__^)when we're born into this world, we're all the same and we go back to Him.. we'll still be the same.. so who are we really to judge??
It makes me sad how some people are so biased that they just can't be rational (that goes for my brother too). There shouldn't even be any hate crime because there is absolutely nothing to hate to begin with...
2007-04-05 03:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by Criztalinz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only some societies are rough on gays, others, like mine, are more advanced. In time, the world will inevitably realize that we are people, someones son or daughter, brother or sister, aunt or uncle. Until then of course, we struggle, but after thousands of years of persecution, we continue to thrive, which to me, is a testament to who we are. In the midst of all the hate we have endured, we still gave and give the world Art, Music, Dance, Science, Philosophy, Literature and Beauty, such is our legacy, such is our gift.
2007-04-05 02:33:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I'm not grossed out by gay people, as I am bi myself. I'm for gay people, marriage, gay rights, etc.
You love who you love. Love shouldn't be confined to one gender or one race. There are too many people in this world to just turn your back on because they don't fit into one's "perfect little category," you know? If I fell in love with a black woman, and she felt the same way towards me, then I don't see why we couldn't be together, just because it would be an unconventional relationship according to society's standards.
2007-04-05 03:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 'grossed out" by the thought of a lot of others in bed (like my parents, children, overweight couples) so I don't let my mind wander there cause its none of my business.
I'm a veteran and am very pro-gay marriage in this land of the 'free'. There's NO valid reason not to let these people marry the other consenting adult they love, just like hetrosexuals can.
2007-04-05 02:22:23 · answer #7 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am a lesbian, and I love being one. I embrace who I am everyday. The point of life, is to sustain Love. So no matter what, if you see two people of the same sex in the street, that are madly in love, then they have accomplished something that most people only dream of having in their lifetime. And thank you for having our backs!!!
2007-04-05 02:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by graciefaith1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
personally growing up in a strict Christian family i believed for a long time that these people were an abomination. as i got older i realized that they are people and they are entitled to whatever lifestyle they so choose. i have no problem with same-sex couples, same-sex marriage, or anything of the sort despite the fact that my family highly disapproves of my opinion.
if you find true love within your own gender then it doesn't make you a monster. it makes you human.
2007-04-05 02:24:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
In Canada we have legal gay marriage, actual marriage, so I think that's taken us many steps forward.
As for gross, it's no more gross than straight persons. Heck they do the same things gay people do in their porn, imitation is a form of flattery I suppose.
I'm of the thought that whoever is very homophobic might be in denial.
2007-04-05 03:13:34 · answer #10 · answered by Luis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋