Is average America erady to allow same sex couples as their neighbors?
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I don't think it matters if white heterosexual Christain americans are ready, because it already happens.  Same sex couples ARE their neighbors.  \n\nNo matter if people like it or not, there are gays on tv, teaching your kids, making your burger, doing your taxes, stocking the public library (me!), writing show tunes, fighting in Iraq, and probably living next door. With the rise in gay parenting, your kids will probably go to school, play sports, and do other activities with children of gay parents.\n\nAlready, the latest Pew Center poll shows support for gay marriage going up and objection going down.  And when you look at the breakdown by age, the younger generation is much more likely to want to legalize it.  \n\nGetting the legal right to marry will happen in time, with changes in society and generations.  But gay couples will already have been living in settled, committed, child rearing relationships by then.  They already do now.
216104
According to Justice Scalia, the legal arguments used in favor of same-sex marriages apply equally to polygamous marriages. Personally, I think we could solve both arguments by getting the government completely out of the business of telling you with whom you are allowed to form relationships. Whoever came up with the idea that you had to ask the government for permission to get married? I'll tell you: Churches wanted more political power in Europe, and bigots wanted to keep blacks from marrying whites in America. Without those two "honorable" traditions, we would all still have freedom of marriage. Polygamy has a longer history in almost every culture in the world, including English and Native American, than monogamy has. If consenting adults are free to marry someone of the same gender (which is clearly contrary to almost all human tradition), then they must also be free to marry two other consenting adults of the opposite gender (which is clearly supported by most human tradition).
25713
I feel gay marriage will be abused just like any other law *permitting something*. Friends will marry to share in financial and tax benefits, they will marry out of a joke. For example me and my friend Mike were waiting for marriage to open up in our state and be the first married same-sex couple in school (highschool at the time). So as much as there are serious issues with gay marriage it will be abused but should still be granted.
506346
Yes you can and it is recognized through out the country.Go Canada!I'm Canadian and follow the news and politics everyday and I'm totally thrilled that gay couples can finally take that next step.So all the Gay people reading this move to Canada we are very open minded here.
118426
i think its a persons own choice.. but its really against god and nature to be with the same sex...oh i just read that one persons reply god will not punish america for that he judges everyone for there own acts....
205382
Why should it change anything?  Homosexuals are what they are; doesn't matter to me if it's a choice or if it's hardwired.\nWhat people do with other consenting adults in the privacy of their own homes matters not a bit.
455873
Ah, the same reason why California has a very confusing ( and constantly changing ) gun law.\n\nYou see, there's a Federal constitution and a State Constitution.  The Federal Constitution is the minimum, the standard for all states.  But, since there is nothing written down in the Federal constitution that says same sex marriages are allowed, the individual states can out law them with in their own borders.\nYes, I understand your point, but it's not about morality.  It's about politics.  Which basically translates to votes.  The leaders need to be popular with the masses to keep their jobs.
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Actually the issue is not a big deal.\n\nChurches and religious organisations are not forced to marry same sex couples.\n\nIt should simply be based on couples leaving together in order to get fair legal social benefits....\n\nThe recognition should have stayed at that ...\nIt's actually the churches that brought the issues and named it marriage per say... and so it became an issue.\n\nI am not bothered by same sex marriage at all on the contrary, I am not peaking and sneaking into my neighbors life on order to watch on which side of the bed they sleep.\n\nAs for children, Same sex parents or not, societies around the world are being challenged in many was and there is no past models that seem to be the answer for all....\n\nAll what I know is this, mistreatment of children in the name of religion, or alcoolic hetero parents or abused children or any other form of child neglect is a major societal issue. Instead of focusing on offset issues such as same sex marriages we should be more concern on the welfare of children and dignity of our elderlies and their be kind to our neighbors.
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who cares i try not to judge others and church is all about money.  as for same sex marriages why did the pres. ban that because he is a babling idoit i say if you love some one and want to make that decision you should be able to. i thought this was a free country
607525
First off BHANU V. RAVAL its not unnatural its in the animal kingdom as well...\n\nSecond I have the same problem..\n\nMassachusetts won't let you unless you live there... I heard Vermont will marry same-sex couples..as will Connecticut and California . and that's the only thing I know.. Good luck and best wishes!! \n\nBlessed Be!
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One major problem in the USA that I think will be resolved within the next 25 years would be the discrimination against gay ppl and the giving of special rights to heterosexual couples.\n\nWe are beginning to see the first steps in correcting this inequality now. Eventually, the courts will have no choice but to recognise that it is unconstitutional to give heterosexual couples special gains by their states based on their unions while at the same time, denying gay couples those privileges.\n\nIt will come down to either heterosexual couples get married in their churches,etc... but receive no special recognition by the government or gay marriages will be given the same recognition.\n\nEither way, the issue will be resolved.
510652
no. it's America, gays personally aren't my favorite people, but i respect them because they are human just like everyone else. I don't see why you can't get married if you're gay...
610898
I'm not sure why you care. Is it for the monetary benefits they could then enjoy as a legally married couple? If it's not about money, then why make such a big deal about it? The bottom line is how two people feel about one another and not some definition of "marriage" that society chooses to make. I think I'd revere two people who were dedicated to one another who didn't need the formality of marriage as a crutch. Spend your time living life, not debating it.\n\nIn my opinion, the basis of your arguments are that you want society to accept homosexuality as a normal human condition. Unfortunately, homosexuality is not a normal human condition by definition because reproduction is necessary to preserve the species as it is with any animal on earth. It's true that 10% of the population is genetically homosexual, but so is 10% of the population deaf or blind, but that doesn't make it normal. On the other hand, skin color, nationality, culture, gender, and other potential racially related discriminant features are simply manifestations of human evolution on earth. Darwin's theory of evolution cannot support homosexuality as a normal development of mankind.
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In response to Pieceo..whatever, are you comparing gay men and women to monkeys?  You probably don't think Americans of African descent should be allowed to vote either huh?  Our present government is a fascist regime that feels the need to micromanage its subjects.\nCivil unions are not an exceptable substitute.  Why?  Because they do not come with the tax breaks and financial advantages that marriage does.\nPeople say that the "sanctity of marriage" should not be tainted by gay love.  I challenge that.  I think that the "sanctity of marriage " is tainted by people who are abusive, and in loveless marriages because society says you should not get a divorce, or society says you should be married by a certain age.  Isn't love the basis for marriage?  To have and to hold for better or for worse?  What part of those vows can a homosexual not fulfill?  \nBIG BREATH. okay, I need to stop ranting now.  sorry  Oh and by the way, the reason people first came to live in this great country was to get away from oppression, because there ARE countries that are much worse.  Let us never forget this is the Land of the FREE and Home of the Brave.\nI'm really done now.
487161
Let's okay gay marriages.  Then let's okay polygamous marriages. Then let's okay pedophiles marriage with children.  And we can okay cross dressers to marry themselves.  We don't want anyone to feel left out.  That wouldn't be fair.
404043
Unequivocally NO! If they chose that life style then so be it, but as far as benefits are concerned out of the question.  Societies fall from moral decay and that is a fact, and ours is well on it's way, I do believe all this gay and lesbian stuff is about to blow up in their faces.  It is a life style that destroys the vary meaning of marriage between a man and a woman, In my opinion they are an insult to humanity.  I believe it is time our religious leaders and government gives these people a loud and clear message that the party is over and will not be condoned by our society.
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no, there will still be people attracted to the other sex.  there will still be (pick any race here) on welfare having 20 children.  there will still be 12 year old girls having sex and getting pregnant.