How long until Gay Marriage is legal?

Question

Before someone doubts that it will never happen -think again!
We know that it will deffinatley happen. In Europe they're even thinking about making it part of the European Bill of Human Rights and are comtemplating proposing it as part of the world-wide Human Rights, so whether you like it or not, its gonna happen sooner or later.

If in doubt, look back in history:
-People never thought women would get to vote or work, but today they have the same rights as males.
-Most Americans in the 1930s would have never thought that Segragation between African-Americans and whites would ever end, but it has...

And many others. GOOD always prevails over Evil, as it will do soon,
but how soon do you think? (For the USA)

You're right, those were long stuggles, but that was at a time where people were much more narrow minded and the world isn't as much like that anymore.
And to the guy who said that world-wide human rights don't affect America, they do. Every nation HAS to obey the Basic Human Rights and those that are caught out exploiting it can be prosecuted in an international court of law.

Answer 1

I don't understand why it isn't now. All these politicians that cry separation of church and state, ask them to give you a legitimate reason why gays should not be allowed to marry by not quoting the Bible and they have nothing!!! It can't happen soon enough. I've known more gay couples with more solid relationships and healthier home lives than I can count. Marriage is not between a woman and a man. It is a union between two people who mutually cherish each other and wish to build a life together.

For all those with negative comments, I just have to add, just like segregation, it's going to happen no matter what you think or believe. You are no better than those that opposed the end of segregation. I'm a straight, white woman raising two boys to know that homosexuality is as normal and right as heterosexuality is. I am teaching them that you can't help who you love in hopes that their generation will be the one to end all this useless hate. My parents lived through segregation. My generation knows nothing of what it was like to not be able to play with a child because of their color or to not be able to attend school with children of another color. Just because you don't want something to happen does not mean it won't. You're wrong. Love always wins!!!!!

And as for the ignorant AID's comment made. AIDs is spreading faster through the heterosexual community than the gay community. Instead of making comments on what you don't know, stick to what you do, which from the way you talk is not much.

Answer 2

Look at the things you mentioned as examples. They were long, long struggles. You have candidates running for President in 2008 who won't take office until 2009 saying that civil unions with all the same legal rights as str8 marriage is poosible before 2012. Thats not marriage. The Euro Bill of Human Rights and the World-wide Human Rights will have no effect on America. I think it will be at least another 25 years before we see 50-state legal gay marriage in this country.

Answer 3

I'd say 20 to 30 years. The division between those who support and oppose gay rights is very strongly driven down age lines. The younger a person is the higher the likelihood that they support gay rights. The most likely scenario to gay marriage (in the US) is the death through old age of the baby boomer generation. Then as the the current generations take over the senior citizen role, then it happen. Then naturally, every political party and politician under the sun, will proudly proclaim how they always supported it, despite their personal, or their party's, history.

Answer 4

Consider that the current President tried to pass a law prohibiting gay marriage. Consider that almost every republican candidate has made a statement against gay marriage. Consider that at a recent democratic convention, the democratic candidates basically said "America isn't ready for gay marriage".

In other words, much too long a time, while our country is being run by out-dated monkeys.

Answer 5

Not Much Longer. Bush Is vetoing Laws Against Hate Riots.

Answer 6

Hopefully soon. It puzzles me so much.. In this day and age, in America 'the land of the free [the land of the hypocrites]' it's still not allowed. A star for you.. I'm bad at estimations, hopefully someone else is better.

Nathan-It makes me happy that there are still people there who understand their own religion. At least you know that God is supposed to be the judge-thank you.

Answer 7

Current President tried to pass a law prohibiting gay marriage. I think both parties are against the gay married. I don't think it will change the law in US. We will see what will happen with new President this coming year.

Answer 8

Hmm, I do not thin another human being should make that kind of decision, unfortunately it has always been like that. People judging people, if its not for, I think there would not have been so many death or suffering. Only GOD should judge................Its all about love and compassion. Why are we fighting for.........nothing is big deal until we make one, I am all for everyone's happiness and well being.

Answer 9

I think that the United States will be one of the last of the western couonties to legalize it but I think that it will take a new generation of politicians who are more open minded before it happens. It will happen in time but these things are unfortunetly slow

Answer 10

I don't really care. I've been contemplating moving back to England, or Canada when I propose to my lover.

But I'd bet it will happen when all the baby boomers retire, and the next generation whom is more tolerant, steps in.