HOW DOES EVERYONE FEEL ABOUT SAME SEX MARRIGE?? ICE BREAKER

[Sweetpea94]

I don't personally believe in it because that is my religious view and opinion.  I don't judge others that are because we are not supposed to judge others ( that too is my personal belief.) I think that this country has tried to take over areas of our lives that are not anyone elses concern.  I think that people should be allowed to love who they love like we are allowed to have whatever religion we believe in.  You can't help who you fall in love with.  These companion finding websites should make it clear right when you sign up what they allow and don't allow.  They shouldn't miss lead with advertisement.  Homosexuality has been around for many many many years and I don't think anything is going to change or hid that fact.  So we should just embrace the fact that there are homosexuals in this great big world and just continue to live life. 

[queenofnines]

@Sweetpea94: It's interesting that you should say you don't "believe" in same-sex marriage because your religion tells you so, but then you go on with your thought processes to attest that religion should not stand in the way of it.  Food for thought!

[livluvnlaugh]

I don't  agree or disagree with same sex marriage. I don't think people always get to choose their sexuality it is something you just feel inside.  It is abnormal in our society because we have been taught it is wrong.  But who is to say what you feel deep inside is right or wrong.  I think everyone has the right to choose who they want to spend the rest of their life with.  It is not up to us to judge one another!

[ladycasshmere]

I feel that people have a right to choose who they want to spend the rest of their life with.I feel that just because I choose to be heterosexual doesn't mean that people who aren't should be shunned.Just like people have a right to choose what religious belief they want to follow or who to vote for,they should be given the opportunity to marry who they choose.

[queenofnines]

I feel that just because I choose to be heterosexual doesn't mean that people who aren't should be shunned.

You don't choose to be heterosexual!  Try to will yourself to be truly attracted to the same sex emotionally and physically to the point that you'd start up a serious relationship with them.  Not.going.to.happen!

[Sweetpea94]

@Sweetpea94: It's interesting that you should say you don't "believe" in same-sex marriage because your religion tells you so, but then you go on with your thought processes to attest that religion should not stand in the way of it.  Food for thought!

Here's you a bowl of soup then Ms. Queenofnines.  Where in my statement did you read me declaring that religion should not stand in the way of someone being homosexual?  I said I don't believe in it.  I said the government shouldn't stand in the way.  The government shouldn't determin who a person loves just like they shouldn't determine what we believe religiously.  The government takes away too many rights and Whether or not my beliefs are in agreement with what the government determines on same sex marriage doesn't dismiss the fact that we as Americans are loosing  rights everyday.  Like I said I don't believe in same sex marriage, but I'm not gonna treat someone bad because they're homosexual and are married to someone of the same sex just because of my beliefs. 

[queenofnines]

Here's you a bowl of soup then Ms. Queenofnines.  Where in my statement did you read me declaring that religion should not stand in the way of someone being homosexual?  I said I don't believe in it.  I said the government shouldn't stand in the way.  The government shouldn't determin who a person loves just like they shouldn't determine what we believe religiously.  The government takes away too many rights and Whether or not my beliefs are in agreement with what the government determines on same sex marriage doesn't dismiss the fact that we as Americans are loosing  rights everyday.  Like I said I don't believe in same sex marriage, but I'm not gonna treat someone bad because they're homosexual and are married to someone of the same sex just because of my beliefs. 

Thanks for the soup!  I wasn't trying to offend you or anything, I was just pointing out how it's interesting that you can admit religion has no place in saying that homosexuals shouldn't marry, but you yourself still agree with the religious stance that being homosexual is somehow fundamentally wrong.  It's GOOD you can separate your beliefs vs. what should actually be law; a lot of people can't.  That's all I was saying.

[jesurich413]

Okay this is one heated debate where I actually have an opinion. I don't see why same sex marriage should be illegal. It doesn't hurt anyone, so why make it illegal. Of course that being said, I don't see much point in a marriage certificate. It's just a piece of paper really, if you love each other that should be enough. Again just my opinions.

[queenofnines]

There's quite a bit attached to that piece of paper, though (legally, emotionally).

[jordandog]

"Of course that being said, I don't see much point in a marriage certificate. It's just a piece of paper really, if you love each other that should be enough."

This is NOT directed at you personally in any way or at your opinion. I see and hear this cliched phrase all the time and it is a load of crap. You live with someone for 25 years, one of you dies, and the estate and every single thing you have acquired/built together is null and void in the eyes of the court. You have no death benefits (please don't bring 'common-law' marriage into the picture because it does not apply) and are basically left with a pile of debt. You might have health insurance, but what if the person you are with is diagnosed with a life altering/threatening disease? The costs can run into the millions, literally, for treatment. You cannot just carry another person on your health insurance because you have lived together for many years. So, now you are both wiped out financially and if death results, back to the first scenario of surviving 'spouse'. Your home can be taken from you if you are not on the deed and if you have children together, someone who is 'just a partner' will not necessarily be the first one the courts grant custody to.

There are countless other ramifications you face by NOT HAVING "just a piece of paper". Right, wrong, or in between - it doesn't matter legally what two people in a partnership feel should happen. The courts and the laws, as they stand now, require a legally binding agreement ie that Certificate of Marriage as protection for both parties. To think any other way is pure naivete. I have seen too many couples, opposite and same sex, suffer because of it.

[Falconer02]

Very nicely said.

[barnes987]

It is a private business, therefore they can choose what to allow and prohibit within their business.

[Dugger07]

Personally I think if 2 people think they can make it then go for it. Most relationships end in divorce anyway

[queenofnines]

Most relationships end in divorce anyway

That's a positive way of looking at it.  lol

[Kiki1992]

It depends on the sexual preferences of the people. Are you talking about gay marriage or two straight people deciding to get married? I think that two straight peolple getting married is rediculous. If you're not gay, what's the point of taking interest in a same sex partner? That's just my opinion.