Yes, I fully support gay marriage.

Why o why does religion still influence political decisions? 

That was great Julie. Now to pass it on.

Quote from: clhere on November 11, 2009, 02:58:32 PM
Why o why does religion still influence political decisions? 

=| Because people aren't ready to stop clinging to archaic beliefs?

Quote from: clhere on November 11, 2009, 02:58:32 PM
Yes, I fully support gay marriage.

Why o why does religion still influence political decisions? 

Because religion is kind of like politics.

I fully support it.I do however feel that If the hetero religeous faction are so worried about us tainting their 'marriage' then it should ALL be civil unions and 

I'm legally married since my gender hasn't been changed, but once it does I'm no longer married as my state doesn't condone it. Then you bring into the fact we're poly folk and I doubt the laws on polygamy will change ever....But if something happens to our guy we won't have any rights in regards to him

Quote from: tekla on September 13, 2009, 10:48:37 AM
I don't think anyone should get married.  I do however support the right of any two people to form a legal contract and have all the benefits and responsibilities of a 'domestic partnership' including insurance, power of attorney and property rights - including the marriage right of getting your spouses/partners property upon their death pretty much tax free.

For once, I agree with Tekla. And not only do I believe that gay people should have the right to marry simply because there's no reason they should be separated from straight folk on this or any other issue, but I have a personal agenda in the matter as well. Should I choose to marry again in the future (which is a very small chance, but nonetheless), I would have to be married as female, because I was born in Ohio, and that wonderful state will not allow one to change gender on a birth certificate. If I fall for a gg, I'm stuck with having a domestic partnership in most states, things being the way they are at the moment, and I don't think that's really right. Anyway... that's my stance.

SD

Supporting it 110%

Hmmmm, how can I put this without sounding rude or mean. Gay people can marry if they want to, I don't care but I'm more concerned with being able to marry a girl and be declared husband and wife. I'm more concerned with a law passing that says Transgender people are allowed to marry their partner. A gay FTM should be able to marry a guy (Just overlook the the same sex for a minute) they should be able to marry because biologically they are different sex's (No offense to anyone, I'm saying biologically). Lesbian MTF's should be able to do the same. Straight FTM's and MTF's should be able to marry the same biological sex because it's really an opposite sex wedding. I'm confusing a lot of people I bet, sorry if I offended anyone, if I did, feel free to tell me about it. Sorry.

A problem exists with our system today. Marriage was intertwined with heavy religious faith, and fear. It's an old, outdated, and arcane method of union. Domestic partnerships would be a much more modern way of looking at it.

Love shouldn't be defined as man loves woman, but rather A loves B.

Quote from: Aidan_ on October 13, 2010, 07:52:13 PM
Love shouldn't be defined as man loves woman, but rather A loves B.

Or C thru Z?

I support gay marriage with all the rights and obligations that go with it.

Why is it though when this topic is brought up on other forums or IRL, people opposing it say things like, "If gay marriage is approved, how bout just make it that people can marry their dog/horse?" 

Why does any talk about gay relationships always venture into beastuality?! 

Quote from: Hermione01 on October 13, 2010, 10:36:13 PM
I support gay marriage with all the rights and obligations that go with it.

Why is it though when this topic is brought up on other forums or IRL, people opposing it say things like, "If gay marriage is approved, how bout just make it that people can marry their dog/horse?" 

Why does any talk about gay relationships always venture into beastuality?! 

.... maybe they're projecting?

(couldn't help myself... )

Quote from: Hermione01 on October 13, 2010, 10:36:13 PM
Why is it though when this topic is brought up on other forums or IRL, people opposing it say things like, "If gay marriage is approved, how bout just make it that people can marry their dog/horse?" 

Why does any talk about gay relationships always venture into beastuality?! 

It's called fear mongering. Go to the extremes, the bizarre, the outrageous then apply that to whatever you are against and make it sound legit.  There are enough people out there who don't think, they just react.  You put their reaction in the spotlight and make it sound like they speak for all.

It's a tried and true method and works very well for the mindless drones who are more concerned about the price of beer or which NASCAR driver is the best than about real issues like civil rights.  And there's a lot of them out there.

how bout just make it that people can marry their dog/horse?"

Sure, just as soon as the dog or the horse can sign a contract.

I fully support gay marriage, and I honestly have no clue how the American government can still deny it when there is that little thing called the separation of church and state. I guess they just like to pretend it isn't there.

I think anyone that wants to get married is a bit bent... There is a reason marriage is referred to as an institution and you definitely need to be committed... IMO

I am however a big supporter of equal rights

Live and let live; to each their own... If gay folks want to get married... Go ahead... Knock yourselves out

Most just seem interested in the legal ramifications and tax and insurance benefits anyway

I myself don't need a big expensive dog and pony show to express my love and commitment to another person

But hey, that's my trip

Sorry for the babbling rant 

Thanks Virginia, for saying my piece. I don't think much of marriage to anyone either, but if you want it, go for it. It doesn't affect my life whatsoever.

I would have loved to have a gay marriage, but it ended up all bitter and twisted. 

I personally would prefer a civil ceremony followed by whatever religious ceremony if you want one.

Well, not to worry.  Gay scientists have been working hard on isolating the Christian gene.