Gay Marriage

[koderz006]

It is 2009 people..everyone is different.I think it should be the persons choice, if they wanna be with the same sex, why deny them or make them feel like they are different.

My uncle recently came out to my family, he got 4 kids, had a wife, but got divorced and also served in the military. very big shocker to the family, but we love him the same......

[debraleesparks]

  I'm straight, but I'm an artist, so I know a lot of gay men, and women in this industry. They are good people, and kind to everyone. I hope they CAN marry soon, and find love like the 'normal' people.

[FarleyGuy]

I really don't see the big deal. If that is the way they want to live their lives then let them. It doesn't change anything in my life, so to be honest it doesn't bother me. They are still people, they just have a different sexual preference. Live and let live.

[jaymz462]

All for it.  If you love someone, why shouldn't you be able to marry them?

[jazzy3098]

I have to say that I am for Gays having the same rights as any one.  We live in America and should all have the same rights. 

[sheliawheeler]

I don't believe in gay marriage but I do believe they should be able to have relationships openly and freely.  To each his/her own.

[chknf33t]

i believe everyone is entitled to the life they want for themselves. just because a person is attracted to the same sex, doesn't mean they should be treated as an outcast and told they can never have the same things a "normal" person can. who am i to tell someone else that they're love for another person isn't "natural", therefore they aren't allowed to express it? i think the entire argument is completely archaic and outdated. there are so many bigger issues in this world.

[jazzy3098]

I don't believe in gay marriage but I do believe they should be able to have relationships openly and freely.  To each his/her own.

So if you believe they should be able to have relationships why shouldn't they be able to get maried and be happy and an love just like others?

[discardedheart]

I don't believe in gay marriage but I do believe they should be able to have relationships openly and freely. To each his/her own.

i believe something along these lines. i definitely don't believe in treating anyone badly because of their sexuality.. i think they deserve the same respect as anyone else.. they're people, just the same.
but i was raised in a christian home and don't really believe that gay marriage is "right" i suppose?

but that's my opinion and how i feel..
i think gay marriage is a risky and controversial topic.. it's hard to talk about your own beliefs without someone telling you that you're wrong, regardless of what you actually think.. you know?

[bschumacher]

My neighbors are gay. I'd never known any gay people till they moved in. A few years ago, they asked me if I would sign their marriage papers as  a witness so they could have a wedding ceremony up in Quebec, where this is legal. I gladly did so, and I was touched to see how much it meant to them to finally be getting married. These are the most decent, respectable, nice ladies you could ever hope to meet. They are wonderful neighbors. My husband and I both think it's cruel to keep denying these people these people the right to marry in most states in this country!

[autumnleaflet]

i don't think it matters. all people should want in life is HAPPINESS.

[liljp617]

I don't believe in gay marriage but I do believe they should be able to have relationships openly and freely. To each his/her own.

i believe something along these lines. i definitely don't believe in treating anyone badly because of their sexuality.. i think they deserve the same respect as anyone else.. they're people, just the same.
but i was raised in a christian home and don't really believe that gay marriage is "right" i suppose?

but that's my opinion and how i feel..
i think gay marriage is a risky and controversial topic.. it's hard to talk about your own beliefs without someone telling you that you're wrong, regardless of what you actually think.. you know?

How can one truly believe in respecting everyone equally and no one being treated badly just because of something as trivial as sexual orientation, but at the same time latch onto ideas that precisely and purposely disrespect a group of people and propose nothing but treating people differently solely because of sexual orientation?

Perhaps you could explain that to me, as it's extremely confusing.

I'm not saying you're wrong, I just would like to understand the logic behind such a stance (because it is so often a stance of those who oppose same sex marriage)...to me, it completely contradicts itself, but maybe I'm missing something.


On a side note, frankly this really doesn't have much to do with religion.  Trying to justify certain moral views by using religion often produces very weak, illogical, irrational views.  Not to mention the major religions don't have that wonderful of a track record at all in determining or carrying out what is or is not moral.  Along with the fact that marriage is technically carried out and approved by the state, not the church.  The church does not have to approve of any marriage, it is a civil act done by the state.  No one is married unless the state approves it.

[Stealth3si]

It is 2009 people..everyone is different.I think it should be the persons choice, if they wanna be with the same sex, why deny them or make them feel like they are different.

My uncle recently came out to my family, he got 4 kids, had a wife, but got divorced and also served in the military. very big shocker to the family, but we love him the same......

I think what you're probably trying to ask is: "do you believe gays should get the same government cheese as straights do?

I think the more important question is: do you trust the government with your cheese?

I don't believe in gay marriage but I do believe they should be able to have relationships openly and freely. To each his/her own.

i believe something along these lines. i definitely don't believe in treating anyone badly because of their sexuality.. i think they deserve the same respect as anyone else.. they're people, just the same.
but i was raised in a christian home and don't really believe that gay marriage is "right" i suppose?

but that's my opinion and how i feel..
i think gay marriage is a risky and controversial topic.. it's hard to talk about your own beliefs without someone telling you that you're wrong, regardless of what you actually think.. you know?

How can one truly believe in respecting everyone equally and no one being treated badly just because of something as trivial as sexual orientation, but at the same time latch onto ideas that precisely and purposely disrespect a group of people and propose nothing but treating people differently solely because of sexual orientation?

Perhaps you could explain that to me, as it's extremely confusing.

I'm not saying you're wrong, I just would like to understand the logic behind such a stance (because it is so often a stance of those who oppose same sex marriage)...to me, it completely contradicts itself, but maybe I'm missing something.

On a side note, frankly this really doesn't have much to do with religion.  Trying to justify certain moral views by using religion often produces very weak, illogical, irrational views.

The morality and legality of gay marriage are not necessarily the same issue here.

Not to mention the major religions don't have that wonderful of a track record at all in determining or carrying out what is or is not moral.

Same as "the state."

Along with the fact that marriage is technically carried out and approved by the state, not the church.  The church does not have to approve of any marriage, it is a civil act done by the state.  No one is married unless the state approves it.

There goes "the power of the people"...

[elysee24]

I believe we are all the same. Just wanna look for someone to share our lives to be happy with.

[trop8cana]

I really don't see the big deal. If that is the way they want to live their lives then let them. It doesn't change anything in my life, so to be honest it doesn't bother me. They are still people, they just have a different sexual preference. Live and let live.

I absolutely agree 100%......I'm straight and have plenty of gay friends and they are my best friends.It's not for us to judge but rather love no matter what a person chooses to do.