Mitt Romney said one of the first things he's doing when he gets into office is creating legislation to ban LGBT marriage and define marriage. What I can't believe is not this, but is the fact LGBT marriage and LGBT rights are being used by Republicans and Democrats respectively in a giant game of cards. People are voting candidates to office in '08 entirely on their stand on LGBT marriage and rights. What is worse is they're neglecting the bigger issues, the war, poverty, healthcare, etc, and instead blow LGBT marriage and rights out of proportion in order to play a tricky game of politics.
LGBT marriage and rights should be a nonissue, it should've been legalized a long time ago, and done with. It should not be gathering the public and media spotlight and it should not be a major issue. It should be a nonissue, we need to focus on what's more important, and not play this game of politics.
2007-09-01 11:23:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Other than the Iraq conflict -- there is little that gets people as emotionally riled up as the gay rights issue -- and Republicans need something to motivate their constituents.
So many operate out of fear or hatred, that it's a good wedge issue, because many people will react emotionally and that's exactly what politicians need -- people not thinking rationally and just reacting based on pure irrational emotion.
And yes, it should be a non-issue, becuase it has ZERO effect on anyone other than those whose rights are being denied -- but try explaining that to people who are reacting based on fear or hatred or rampant bigotry.
2007-09-01 11:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's the issue of LGBT marriage per se. I think it's the overall "family value" issue.
I agree it's a non-issue though, because the libs will vote dem and the reps will vote rep, no matter who the nominee is, and probably no matter what they say.
The only thing I disagree with you on is the idea that LGBT marriages should have been legalized a long time ago. While I'm all for some sort of law to recognize a "civil union" for those people, because we all deserve the financial benefits and privacy rights whether our significant other is same sex or not, but I honestly am offended that it be referred to as a "marriage" in the true (traditional) sense of the word.
2007-09-01 18:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by Wayne G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a real non-issue for me. According to several polls over the last few years on sites like RealClearPolitics, it's very low on the list of the concerns of the Americans.This tactic diverts attention from the real issues the GOP is hiding from and the Democrats let themselves get backed into a corner. Most of the Democrats now think they have to say they oppose gay marriage--grow some cojones' and get a clue. The Americans--except on this site DO NOT CARE. The Republicans don't want us to see the issues that really matter to us--like the war, the deficit, the lack of veterans care/ social security. I don't think anyone is going to win on gender-orientation issues. We are not the dumb sheep the GOP thinks we are and everyone I know cares about the real issues. BTW--I work in a heavily Catholic and Republican environment. I work with old Catholics and they don't care about gay marriage. From among my acquaintances, the Republicans couldn't win anything today in an election.
2007-09-01 18:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by David M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mitt Romney is obsessed with gay marraige. He was obsessed as Governor of Massachusetts and he is obsessed now as a candidate for President. He has turned his homophobia into idolatry.
He will get many votes by focusing on gay marriage, because each time he criticizes it, he reinfornces and justifies the sin of homphobia which so many are afflicted with. He makes them feel comfortable with their sin. As the Bible would say, he scratches their itchy ears.
Ultimately however, he will not win the Presidency, because America is tiring of religious zealots trying to base laws on one religious interpretation.
2007-09-01 19:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I deduce that LGBT is some word salad that equals gay marriage rights.
I personally find it to be a non-issue, but I don't believe what Romney says, in any event. He reminds me of Kerry.
I'm one of the many holdouts for 'none of the above' amongst Republican candidates.
2007-09-01 19:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by DAR 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good. He has over 70% support nation wide. When was the last time anyone said that.
Marriage is not a right. It is a legal recognition. It is not mentioned in the Constitution and no law has been passed making it a right.
2007-09-01 18:33:40 · answer #6 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. Homosexual marriage is a big fat domestic issue that needs to be erradicated.
The way homosexual marriage is being forced on states by their non-elected supreme courts and totally by-passing the decision of state voters is a slap in the face to the democratic process in America.
The U.S. constantly touts democracy overseas, but does not practice it at home, and homosexual marriage is a perfect example of the decline of democracy in America, especially when non-elected judges have the final decision.
Mitt Romney, my former governor, is absolutely correct and he's got my vote to be president (and a lot of other registered voters in Massachusetts).
2007-09-01 19:16:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
this what happens when religion mixes with politics.
this nation has discriminated against the LGBT community for years.
its sad people are so concerned with 'morals'. I would have thought after Bush we'd see that just praying and only be sexually active with your wife doesn't make you a good leader.
2007-09-01 18:28:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
thats society for you, same society who elects a president who says wer cant offord to send out troops more armored vehicles and body armor ornly to turn around and spend 4 million dollers on his own birthday party...
i completely got your back viktor
2007-09-01 20:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I can't. These people never did anything to us.
Besides, I don't remember anything in any holy book against them.
2007-09-01 18:30:54 · answer #10 · answered by fantasygolfingchamp 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋