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Title: Good reason to be wary of marriage (opinion)
Post by: Natasha on May 28, 2008, 12:02:18 AM
Good reason to be wary of marriage

http://socialistworker.org/2008/05/28/wary-of-marriage
5/28/2008

"WHILE I agree with the overarching analysis of Sherry Wolf's article "Guess who opposes gay marriage?" that "the 1,000-plus rights at stake in marriage laws and the ideological blow to sexually repressive ideas and laws are very real to most [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (and queer)] LGBT[Q] people" makes the struggle for gay marriage rights absolutely necessary--both because it is just and because it is a part of the larger oppressive capitalist system--I think that it is simultaneously important to respect people's wariness around the notion of marriage."
Title: Re: Good reason to be wary of marriage (opinion)
Post by: cindianna_jones on May 28, 2008, 12:34:40 AM
You know why divorces cost so much? Because they are worth it!

C
Title: Re: Good reason to be wary of marriage (opinion)
Post by: joannatsf on May 28, 2008, 12:53:32 AM
Marriage is a Roach Motel...You can get in but you can't get out!   :D
Title: Re: Good reason to be wary of marriage (opinion)
Post by: tekla on May 28, 2008, 09:42:46 AM
The two best days of the marriage, they day it happens, and the day it ends.
Title: Re: Good reason to be wary of marriage (opinion)
Post by: Dennis on May 28, 2008, 12:18:58 PM
Marriage is like a frat party. Looks like a lot of fun from the outside, but you regret it deeply once you enter it.

Dennis
Title: Re: Good reason to be wary of marriage (opinion)
Post by: NicholeW. on May 28, 2008, 02:32:02 PM
Sounds like some are rather much against getting married. :laugh: Can't imagine why, 48% of the people seem to be happy with it for up to five years!
Title: Re: Good reason to be wary of marriage (opinion)
Post by: cindianna_jones on May 28, 2008, 02:45:16 PM
I'll be married for 16 years this year.  We'll be together for the rest of our lives. It truly can be a wonderful thing.  I still submit that government should get out of th marriage business.  Things that are considered holy and sacred are best left to a person's personal choices and faith.

All the gov should be worried about is if you are part of a household or not for legal necessities.

C
Title: Re: Good reason to be wary of marriage (opinion)
Post by: Sheila on May 28, 2008, 06:58:50 PM
I agree with you Cindi, I really think the government should step out as far as money goes. I don't think there should be a tax break or any other advantage as far as the money goes, especially social security. I do like being married and yes, I have had my complaints, but I would rather have my dear friend with me, all the way to the end. I want to be able to know that she will be able to help in a crisis matter and I for her. We have been married for over 38 years and have known each other over 40.
Sheila