Your stance on gay marriage

[The Alma Mater]

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Oops. Im new to this. Sorry. Well i think they should just have civil partnerships

And what would the diference with marriage be ?

[Ceannairceach]

Oops. Im new to this. Sorry. Well i think they should just have civil partnerships

And what would the diference with marriage be ?

My guess: The word, and therefore, the ability to protect the institution.

[The Alma Mater]

And what would the diference with marriage be ?

My guess: The word, and therefore, the ability to protect the institution.

But getting government out of marriage does not "protect" it in any way. On the contrary even - since there are religions out there that promote polygamous marriages, gay marriages, childmarriages, arranged mariages etc. etc. - and all would have the exact same right to call their little ceremony "marriage".

So that would be silly

[Samuraikoku]

My guess: The word, and therefore, the ability to protect the institution.

The question is, why would naming homosexual marriage "civil union" would protect the institution of marriage? No one has been able to answer that.

[Zikelet]

There is nothing wrong with gay marraige people have the right to chose who they want to marry. Also some people are naturlly born gay so you cant do anything about that.

[Militia Alliance]

Being that state sanctioned Marriages started off as Racist. Why should ANY Marriages be recognized by the Criminals?

[Keronians]

My guess: The word, and therefore, the ability to protect the institution.

But getting government out of marriage does not "protect" it in any way. On the contrary even - since there are religions out there that promote polygamous marriages, gay marriages, childmarriages, arranged mariages etc. etc. - and all would have the exact same right to call their little ceremony "marriage".

So that would be silly

It's a pathetic attempt to appease the bigots.

But why should we appease the bigots? What's wrong with gay marriage?

The sad thing is that I know that next year when PP comes to power, they're going to try to criminalise gay marriage, but I hope that that won't fly with the Spanish public.

They'll also probably criminalise abortion again, but that I don't mind.

[Samuraikoku]

Being that state sanctioned Marriages started off as Racist. Why should ANY Marriages be recognized by the Criminals?

Thank goodness Loving vs. Virginia made a precedent change.

[Vit Draken]

Personally I am against gay marriage 100%. But that is in my life. If people around me that are gay and want to get married, by all means go for it. >___> Government is just too involved in our daily lives.

[The Alma Mater]

They'll also probably criminalise abortion again, but that I don't mind.

You like women going into back alleys to get abortions from unqualified people with unsterile equipment ?

We already had that situation in the past. It is not pretty.

[EnragedMaldivians]

Being that state sanctioned Marriages started off as Racist. Why should ANY Marriages be recognized by the Criminals?

You're always so angry. Everything will be alright once we have world government. Chill.

And they should be allowed to marry.

[Hi-Fi]

I'm against gay marraige, gives me an excuse to still live a swinger lifestyle ;P

Just kidding of course, I want to be able to marry my man so I'm all for gay marraige. :3

[German Democratic Republic (Ancient)]

as long as they dont force it on me or rub it in my face im good.

[Norstal]

Being that state sanctioned Marriages started off as Racist. Why should ANY Marriages be recognized by the Criminals?

You're always so angry. Everything will be alright once we have world government. Chill.

And they should be allowed to marry.

Anything to have the government invade your personal space.

[Ceannairceach]

as long as they dont force it on me or rub it in my face im good.

"Rub it in [your] face"?

[Norstal]

as long as they dont force it on me or rub it in my face im good.

"Rub it in [your] face"?

When gays get married, it is a tradition that they rub their penises or vaginas on straight people.

What, didn't you know? That's why people want gay marriage banned.

[Communist Winnipeg]

Personally, I find the idea of male/male sex revolting, but I have several gay & lebian friends. I also dislike yogurt, but have friends that eat that in front of me!!!

Have you ever had sexual contact with another member of the same gender?

If not then you are making an assumption...

I have not eaten a live spider, but I don't think I'd like that either, and don't plan to try it in the near future.

A few weeks ago a gay young man whom I work with asked me out for a 'drink'...very pretty he is, for a few brief seconds I actually considered the proposition.
I only turned him down in the end because I doubt the missus would be best pleased...not to mention he was about 15 years younger than me..but not without some regret.

To be fair the signals were a bit confusing because the lad dresses quite effeminately and has a very feminine counternance..but should I have been single and given a few shots of vodka maybe...I think I could have shagged him.

Am I bi?

Possibly...but then I don't see sexuality as a black and white issue..more a spectrum of inclinations.

I had drinks with a couple of gay friends yesterday. Drinking with gays does not make you gay. Oddly, one of my gay friends is really very uncomfortable around the effeminately type you mentioned.
Back to OT, there is absolutely no legal reason that same sex couples shouldn't be allowed to marry.

[Keronians]

They'll also probably criminalise abortion again, but that I don't mind.

You like women going into back alleys to get abortions from unqualified people with unsterile equipment ?

We already had that situation in the past. It is not pretty.

I don't recall that happening in 2009, when abortion was illegal.

Anyway, this is about gay marriage. My bad for mentioning abortion.

[The Romulan Republic]

I've gone back and forth on this one, but right now I'd say I am pro-gay Marriage, since I cannot see a strong argument against it. However, I do not think Churches should be forced to perform gay marriages.

[Simon Cowell of the RR]

There is nothing wrong with gay marraige people have the right to chose who they want to marry. Also some people are naturlly born gay so you cant do anything about that.

Some people are naturally born gay? That draws up two questions:
a) Are there gay people who were not born?
b) Are there people who just wake up one morning and say "Gee. I think I'll be gay today."?

[The Alma Mater]

I've gone back and forth on this one, but right now I'd say I am pro-gay Marriage, since I cannot see a strong argument against it. However, I do not think Churches should be forced to perform gay marriages.

But they should be allowed to if they want ?

[DaWoad]

You like women going into back alleys to get abortions from unqualified people with unsterile equipment ?

We already had that situation in the past. It is not pretty.

I don't recall that happening in 2009, when abortion was illegal.

what are you on about? 2009?

Anyway, this is about gay marriage. My bad for mentioning abortion.

ayup not an abortion thread.

[The Alma Mater]

There is nothing wrong with gay marraige people have the right to chose who they want to marry. Also some people are naturlly born gay so you cant do anything about that.

Some people are naturally born gay? That draws up two questions:
a) Are there gay people who were not born?
b) Are there people who just wake up one morning and say "Gee. I think I'll be gay today."?

If b) were possible, that would imply that one could control who one is attracted to.

That would be awesome. "Today, I am going to like blondes ! Tomorrow... dunno yet "

[Shinjitai]

Oops. Im new to this. Sorry. Well i think they should just have civil partnerships

Why? Where's the equality?

Cuz theyre special they get something different? idk

[Ceannairceach]

However, I do not think Churches should be forced to perform gay marriages.

And, for the billionth time in this thread, that wouldn't happen with the legalization of homosexual marriage. Its not an issue at all here, as churches in the United States, at least, have never been forced to provide marriage services.