In reference to gay / lesbian marring.
2007-07-06 06:53:57 · 17 answers · asked by Joshua V 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Who's denied liberty or justice? There is nothing preventing gays to marry, share property, have wills, etc. The gvmt treats gays and straights equally. It will only recognize marriages if they are of the opposite gender. This applies equally to you and me.
To say that the outcomes aren't right, that gays are denied gvmt benefits is like saying the rich are denied welfare benefits, or are taxed differently than other people.
As much as I hate the gvmt to play with social engineering, these are the rules, and gvmt doesn't change quickly. Is it wrong? Sure, but so is having the gvmt plan our retirement, health care, and education. These should be ours to determine what's best for ourselves. But until then, these are the rules we live by.
2007-07-06 07:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Jello 7 · 0⤊ 8⤋
Great question! Thus far, as a nation those words have been more of a goal than a descrption. I hope in my lifetime we will see them begin to take shape as a fair description of who we are. I guess time will tell.
I would encourage more straight folk like myself and others to get involved in this struggle. There is one great truth we must never forget in this country. Until all citizens have equal rights, no citizen's rights are safe.
2007-07-06 07:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by toff 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
nearly there now keep working it will happen in the next administration if it is a democrat in power.The individual states will take longer but once equality has its meaning clarified and upheld in the equal rights amendment they will have to fall into line.
If you don't like whats hapeenning there c'mon up here to Canada where we've already cracked it.
2007-07-10 23:52:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Once Hillary and the democrats get back in the majority and overturns the republicans defense of marriage act. Bill was forced to sign this because of the repubs dirty tricks machine.
2007-07-06 07:35:34 · answer #4 · answered by Veritatis 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Being pessimistic - never. Yet, there is a chance to learn today to live in peace with each other , accept each other , get and pass this experience to future generations.
2007-07-14 02:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Alina M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right on...
"all men (and women) are created equal"... "liberty and justice for ALL"... "we are a free nation"... It's all contridictory!!!
in all honesty I think the US is run by a bunch of big headed self absorbed retards who don't quite understand HOW to interpret the Constitution and our rights as citizens.
2007-07-06 08:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by make love not war 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We will never. Our society breeds classes, restricts liberties and propagates injustice. Revolution?
2007-07-12 03:49:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
alot sooner than you might think. more and more people are adapting to this lifestyle. i think in the next 20 to 30 years, it will be down so much, that anyone who is agesnt it will be far too much a minority to make a difference.... in fact, kkk is down 78% since 1995 *smile*
2007-07-06 07:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by John S 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that will happen for us when people start actin like we live one nation under GOD...people are comin around givin time...good things comes to those who wait...
2007-07-08 17:28:42 · answer #9 · answered by november_rain1906 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are many disadvantages in gay/lesbian marriage...!
2007-07-13 23:04:56 · answer #10 · answered by Raja.R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋