How does alowing Gay and Lesbian civil union pose a threat to marriage between men and women?

Question

Gays and Lesbians have been living together in loving relationships sence the beginning of time. Why do Republicans claim that their forming a legal union will be a threat to the marriage of straights? Cheney's own daughter is a Lesbian! Isn't this being hypocritical? He says he stands by his daughter.She had invetro so that she and her partner (lover) could have a child! At least the Democrats tell the truth about their stand here and other areas! I would rather vote for someone who is going to tell the truth and not lie to us!

I did not say that I was a Lesbian! My Sisters Daughter, my niece is a Lesbian. I love her and she loves her partner. I see no reason why they cannot form a legal union! I also did not say Democrats always tell the truth about every thing! And lets let God be the Judge! Alright?

Answer 1

It doesn't pose a threat to a traditional marriage. The government and government officials say it does because they can't openly taut and promote their own religion, so they say this.

The biggest problem here is that gay people are denied the tax breaks that straight people get. I'm not a huge fan of signing a marriage certificate to prove my love for someone (it should be done everyday in every way... Not on one day with one slip of paper -- but that's a different discussion).

If gay people cannot 'marry', they should at least be given the same tax breaks through 'civil unions'.

(By the way, the whole Dick Cheney thing isn't hypocritical since HE isn't the one that is gay... It's just ironic).

Answer 2

That's what politicians do, none of them think they way they claim they do. Every single word that comes out of their mouths is at very minimal a stretching of the truth to attempt to get votes. The only thing most of them do have in common is they probably are christketeers which means that gays are evil because god said so or something like that. The fact that some 60 or 70% of straight marriages don't last 5 years is making a mockery of marriage all on it's own, they don't need gays and lesbians showing up and getting married and being all happy to make them feel bad about themselves and their misguided belief system. It also has some other underlying connotations such as insurance for non-working "partners" and healthcare and **** like that. Until we just stamp out religion in general then good luck trying to get gay rights. Why do gays and lesbians want to get married so bad anyhow. I'm straight I don't have to worry about it but I don't want to get married and I'm nearly 30. It's all about the healthcare and other crap, "something for nothing." Otherwise saying "I love you" and not cheating would be sufficient.

Answer 3

It doesnt.

You'll notice no one provided a real reason yet-they best we've seen is that its immoral...great one... last I checked it seemed pretty immoral for you to force your religious beliefs on everyone in the world just because you have the gov't power-it also goes against the intent of the country-protection of the rights of the minority.

I dont see why churches cant just give this one a rest-they wont be force to wed anyone they dont want to. The state can perform the weddings for homosexuals-just like it does for atheist now, the church can continue weddings for people they want to just like now. Where is the problem? I really dont get it.

However, dont let the Dems lie to you-theyre just as bad. Dont think youre being lied to? Look into the Dem ties to the Sugar industry. Or that despite supporting small business, Clinton sold out small business to WalMart and China. Just because theyve got the right idea on some social issues doesnt make them morally superior-theyre scum too.

Answer 4

I personally think gays and lesbians are entitled to same sufferings as rest of us are....

Seriously, it won't be totally legalized for awhile in USA because there are too many self righteous Christians in this country. And they want to enforce their "moral" value upon who do not conform. The big problem is that gays and lesbians are not protected under the same laws governing married couples are. Many Democrats say civil union laws can remedy the problem, but that's like saying "separate but equal". Would it have been OK to have colored people to sit in the left side of the bus instead of back?

Why not call it the same name?

Because they still want to differentiate and discriminate. So, I'd say Democrats aren't really saying the whole truth.

Answer 5

It dosn't but it does take one more step as trying to portray Homosexual relationships as normal which alot of people are against. Truthfully, Homosexual unions will only hurt big business and insurance companys but then Premiums will rise with the ability to marry your buddie just to make some extra cash or help them get benifeits which happens all the time with men and women.

Answer 6

For religious religions I don't believe in gay marriage. I have a gay friend. I don't look down on him but I don't say that his lifestyle is good either.

I don't see how Cheney's stance is hypocritial. He loves his daughter. Of course he stands by her. That doesn't mean that he has to agree with everything she does.

If gays want to live together that's their business. I just don't support their "union" as being equal to the marriage between a man and a woman. Nothing stops them from exchanging vows in a ceremony before their friends and families now so I don't see a need for a change.

Answer 7

It doesn't so long as a civil union remains a civil union and a marriage remains a marriage. A marriage is not only a legal contract it is a centuries old tradition. What bothers some, including myself, is when our time honored, and useful institutions for the common good are diluted, eroded, and/or destroyed in a traditional, cultural, or legal sense, because of selfish, self centered individuals.

I believe that homosexuality is wrong. None the less, people who practice this choice are human, and deserve respect accordingly. Homosexuality is not a criminal choice, it is simply a bad one. A civil union does not pose a threat to marriage, gay marriage does.

Answer 8

It truly doesn't pose a threat. I'm Pro-Gay Marriage.
But the US and the Bush Admin. are heavy into Christianity, that our country is one under God, and that He believes marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman.

Yet.. the 1st Amendment grants us religious freedom

Also, I don't think religion is stable enough to base a country off of. Atleast not anymore.


EDIT

Also, why do we let the straight men and women of our country marry and divorce as much as they please? That's not moral either. But they do. And most people do not practice abstinence, many abuse substances, many commit crimes...
Our people are afraid of change, that's all. Something foreign and new to them is harmful, but if you read the above responses to people who are Con to Gay Marriage, the only reasoning they have is the Bible.
The Bible also says that the earth is 6k years old. When science proves it to be 4.7billion..

I'll take facts over uncertainty anyday..

Answer 9

Good question. Good luck on getting anything but hate out of Republicans. They know nothing of compassion and understanding. As to your question. The number one problem in this country is lack of affordable health care. About 46 million Americans have no basic Health Insurance. Half are women and children. Republicans have done nothing about this problem in six years of control of the White House and Congress. It's sad but we all must face facts. Republicans don't care about Women and Children. They care about tax cuts for the wealthy more. Republicans also do not understand the meaning of love for another human being. I would think that Gays and Lesbians love their spouse and children just as much as any other family.

Answer 10

Let us be realistic/truthfully here.

There is but one reason for the two sexes to "Get together". It is for the procreation of the species.
Homosexuality denies this, and therefore is >Literally< a "Dead End Street!"

Another reason might be for the diversification of genes, to "Mix them Up" as it were.
Again, Homosexuality, because of it's lack of reproduction denies this, and therefore is >Literally< a "Dead End Street!"

Marriage has developed in modern society as a means of keeping a "Family unit" together/stable for the raising of children/ the the procreation of the species.
>That< takes 1 Man +1 Woman.

I have no problem with people...anyone forming a "union" and sharing a life together. Good for you.

But calling it a "Marriage" or saying that it is somehow equal or equivalent to a standard Marriage is foolish at best, and idiotic/deceitful at worst.
It >Clearly< is NOT!

T.S.