So just because some people think same sex marrige is gross,immoral and unnatural means we can deny those people the right to be married? Just because it imposes on your personal values should mean you should be able to tell two people who are in love that they cannot get married? " I don't like it because it is gross and the bible says so...so now I will deny you the right to get married." It that right?
2007-07-05 14:43:49 · 14 answers · asked by Lindsey G 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I agree that getting the "heeby-jeebies" at the thought of two men together is not a valid agruement against same-sex marriage.
That doesn't mean there are no valid points.
The best point would be that marriage - by definition - is between a man & a woman.
But I am not completely opposed to legally changing that definition. I think there are far greater things to worry about than who sleeps with who & who makes a commitment to who.
2007-07-05 14:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that until Loving v. Virginia, a Supreme Court case which accompanied the civil rights movement of the late 1960's, marriage was not really called a "right?" As far as I know.
It was seen as a religious institution, which the state had a compelling interest in legislating because of the state's compelling need to control offspring (and provide for offspring).
We call this public policy analysis "the best interests of the child."
Today's radical Liberals, and radical homosexuals (they don't all want it, incidentally) are trying to use that court case to say that homosexuals are a "protected class" and should have not the ordinary rights of citizens, but extra-special ones.
I think it is a matter best left to the states, as per the US Constitution's 10th amendment.
2007-07-05 14:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
this is been happening in Canada for some years now, and we are bearing up purely superb. @ Mlka -- do no longer lie. No minister has ever been prosecuted for refusing to officiate at a non secular ceremony for a same-intercourse couple. in the event that they're registered to accomplish non-non secular ceremonies, besides the undeniable fact that, they have not got the proper to refuse to accomplish a mundane marriage. You fundies won't be able to have it the two strategies -- in case you like to furnish a PUBLIC provider (and gets a commission for appearing a public provider), you could desire to furnish it to the universal public without discrimination. this is fairly equivalent to the lie instructed by skill of that New Jersey church which frequently used government funds to maintain their park pavilion on the information that the pavilion could be obtainable to the universal public, yet they tried to renege on their contract with the government by skill of refusing to permit a lesbian couple to hire the pavilion for a dedication ceremony.
2016-11-08 06:53:50 · answer #3 · answered by mangiafico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cringe at the thought of bestiality, female circumcise, adultery, child pornography and numerous other alleged deviant behaviors - but just because I cringe - that is not why they are illegal.
Some people just seem to think that marriage is between a man and a woman - and has been for many, many, many, many generations. Is that so hard for your liberal, socialist mind to comprehend? Some traditions really should be retained if we are to continue a semblance of a civilized people, don't you think?
How do you feel about bigamy? Or sodomy? Or incest? I am not making any comparisons what so ever to homosexuality - but you must know that once the proverbial door is opened.......
2007-07-05 15:09:19 · answer #4 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think your point is valid. I believe everybody has the right to their personal opinion. However, they should not be able to restrict other people from having the same rights as everybody else. If two gay people want to get married then let them get married. I don't see how that would effect anybody else's live except the two people getting marride. I think Fox News is Immoral and unnatural, and it definitely imposes on my personal values, but you don't see me trying to get it off the air. I just chose not to pay attention to it..
2007-07-05 14:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by usefulidiot230 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, for some people, the thought of their mother and father having sex grosses them out, so I guess no one should get married if that is the standard which marriage is measured. As long as two people love each other and are commited to each other, they should be allowed to marry. No one should be "alone." And this is being said by a Republican.
2007-07-05 14:58:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ok, you want a brutally honest answer? I'll give you one. Please read the entire answer before judging. In general, I think legal marriage should be between a man and a woman. In general, I think homosexuality makes me uncomfortable. I am being totally honest. BUT, I don't try to tell anyone it's wrong for them, and what people do in their own homes is their own business. This is speaking in general.
Specifically, though, one of my VERY best and oldest friends is a homosexual. We have been friends for 30 years, since elementary school. In college, he met his soul mate. A wonderful man whom he loves and who loves him. They have been together for 20 years! They came to my wedding. When I see how happy they are, it reminds me of how happy I am with my husband. I know they are good for each other, and I have seen how true their love is. I support them and their relationship completely.
They got married a few years ago. In all honesty, at first, I didn't know what to think, but then I realized that their love is no less valid than mine and my husband's, so why shouldn't it be formalized? And, God made my friend who he is, and helped him find his soul mate, so who am I to judge? They are truly happy and I am happy for them. That's my opinion. I have trouble with it in general terms, but in specific cases, I see why it should be permitted. Just my honest opinion.
2007-07-05 15:57:07 · answer #7 · answered by Leah 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Marriage IS between a man and a women.That is what it is. You cant change that and the idea of marriage is firmly planted in religion. I bet years from now we are going to have people wanting to marry their dogs and cats. Its disturbing. Marriage is for men and women. Anything else is unnatural.
2007-07-05 14:58:19 · answer #8 · answered by Joshua B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What you fail to understand is that "marriage" is religious. it already has it's definitions and traditions. Why should Religions have to share this with non religious persons or persons religions are opposed to (same sex or not) if they choose not to. Government has no business in Marriage, civil unions are all that the government can offer. A new tradition for a new type of union seems appropriate.
2007-07-05 14:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by Erinyes 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
gay people can marry now..just has to be someone of the opposite sex...like normal people and not a weirdo
2007-07-05 14:58:45 · answer #10 · answered by Billie 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋