Why does every1 make a big deal about gay marriage?
105860
Yep, I agree with everybody else here...a lot of Americans seem to have this crazy idea that Christianity is the official religion of American and we ought to design our lives and laws around it, and anything that the Bible says isn't allowed is just sick and wrong.  Funny, 'cause I seem to remember something way back in history class about this country being founded on the idea of religious freedom.
691592
i havent read all the responses to this ques so sorry for any over lapping ideas.\ni am of the opinion that being attracted to the same sex is the most natural thing, and man woman marriage is a part of conditioning. well now that may be refuted. but marriage, relation or watever is a very personal choice. its like telling someone publically not to wear a bra but continue with a breif! i mean its ones choice whether he/she wants to b with a man a woman or both. if any one tries to stop this sort of personal desire or right, they are coming in the way of a person's regular life - and that my dear friends is the very basic threat to all our natural, basic and fundamental rights. this is the root cause of a lot of evil, disharmony and unhappiness to many people. live and let live. support those who want to b with people of their own sex. its healthy for them as well as people around them. being gay is like saying i'm happy, why come in someone's way of happiness? \nso yes...ultimatum - lesbian/gay marriages should be supported ad not banned. everyone has the right to a happy pesonal life that is spent in the loving wake of the one they chose to loose their heart to.
1148080
Our government is doing it because there are a few people out there that don't want something to happen because its in their point of view that something is a "SIN" . So they are going to try to stop them from committing a sin, just because they don't like it. In my personal opinion I think that you should be able to be married if you are straight, gay, lesbian or what ever. I mean it's not like it is really any of anyone eles's business what you do with your life.
729837
Because like it or not there are people out there who truly believe things like "god started marriage". They also happen to be the same people that make up most of the laws.\n\nMoral of the story. Vote!
1088449
Marriage, straight or gay, should not have anything to do with any government.  Period.  It is a decision to be made (or not made) between the individuals involved.\n\nNice avatar, btw.
365328
I think gay marriage is the least of our problems right now.\n\nLet 'em get married if they want.  If you don't believe in gay marriage- don't marry one!  Seriously.  \n\nAs someone once said, "I think gay people should be allowed to get married.  They deserve to be as miserable as the rest of us."\n\nBTW... England now allows for same-sex unions.  They don't seem to be doing bad.  In fact, their economy is MUCH better than ours!
999262
U know i dont know why people make sucj a big deal its not like their criminals or something i mean they should be  worrying about important stuff like the enviroment and not stupid things like beign gay i mean they r people just like u and me but that like to be with the same sex
612927
i think that perhaps it is because gay rights are so much in the news. when i was growing up, it wasn't discussed except behind closed doors (hence, coming out of the closet?). society is, in my opinion, in the midst of a revolution in this area and so it is a "hot" topic. your sexual orientation is really none of anyone's business, and should not be the brunt of jokes, however, i think it is an unfortunate byproduct of gaining your rights. being a parent of a gay child, i understand your irritation and, perhaps a tad of the pain. being a parent of a gay child, i can only say that society has come a long way in the last several decades in this area. sadly, there are still miles to go. for me, it is one of the burdens i feel my daughter will have to bear. i feel a sense of gratitude that she is content with herself, but know that she has made a difficult decision as far as society is concerned. standing up for yourself and your rights does not guarantee an easy road in any situation. choices come with a price, and for the gay community, as with most minorities, people judge on the basis of sexual orientation, not the whole person.
199651
Sorry this is a long one, but ignorant people make me so I think that most people are accepting of homosexuals today, but they aren't gung ho about accepting it.  I accept homosexuals for who they are and think they should have the right to marry.  I have gay friends and see no problem with their lifestyle.  However I'm not about to go protest in favor of it.  Not because I'd be embarrassed, but because I'm way too lazy to protest for anything.  Whereas we've all seen the bible thumping lunatics in the streets screaming to keep certain rights away from people they don't agree with.  They're too stupid to realize gay people are born that way, because if they admitted it they'd have to admit the bible is wrong, and at that point their whole foundation of life would crumble.  They're idiots who base their lives off of a fictional book(the bible).  If there was ever a proposition or something that I a voter could vote on directly, you'd have my vote.  People in love should be able to marry regardless of who they're in love with.  This is one straight man who is giving you his vote.
96494
I am gay, and I sadly have to agree this is true. I don't know why. Since we're just starting to get our marriage rights, Maybe it has to do with feeling left out of society. Some of us might feel that our lifestyle isn't taken seriously. When there is no marriage, there is no commitment. Just a theory... :-&#92;
1084243
The problem started a long time ago, when the government started giving tax breaks to married couples.\n\nThe whole problem is one of language. When a straight couple gets married in a church, they also sign a marriage license, so they are also entering into what is called a "civil marriage."\n\nIf the government had used the phrase "civil union" instead, from the get-go, none of this mess would be happening today.\n\nStraight people would get married in church, and sign papers forming a government-backed civil union.\n\nGay people (and straight people not interested in the church part) would get a government-backed civil union only.\n\nI think you'll find that most religious people's biggest objection to "gay marriage" is the use of the word "marriage." Changing the term without changing the legal definition takes a lot of the emotional fire out of it for religious people, and they are more likely to go along with it.\n\nOf course, you have the REALLY religious people who are against ANY sort of ANYTHING for gay people, and so, since marriage is the issue of the day, they are against that. When some other aspect of gay rights comes up, these people will automatically be against that too, whatever it is.\n\nPoliticians are torn over the issue because, yes, some of them are very religious, but more to the point, some of them are more interested in staying in office than they are in making constitutional laws.... and there are more Christian voters than gay voters, if you know what I mean.\n\nPersonally, I'm fine with the terminology either way, so long as the legal part is exactly equivalent for straight and gay couples. \n\nMy lady and I already refer to each other as wife... we are just waiting for society and the government to catch up. :-)
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Many voters and politicians are being bigots.  I have listened to radio talk shows and read tons of stuff on the Internet, and I have yet to see or hear an argument for banning gay marriage that makes sense to me.  I am a Christian.  I am against persecuting others and I expect to be persecuted.  Gay people being allowed to get married is not going to affect my heterosexual marriage one bit.  It is not going to affect my childrens' world views, but thinking that HATE is OK because it's officially sanctioned by the government might.  Let the church do as it will, but the state needs to allow minorities their basic civil rights.
223697
Yes it does.  Some people refuse to open their minds to any lifestyle that does not fit their own.  Look at all the states that added anti gay marriage legislation to their state constitutions.   People should live and let live.
646371
It doesn't. I'm all for happy couples, and I don't care whether they're heterosexual couples or homosexual couples. Our society is improved when an individual is free to love the person of his/her choice, regardless of sexual orientation. I've heard it positioned that condoning homosexual unions somehow deteriorates the "sacred" institution of marriage. How is that? Heterosexuals have already done that, with no outside help!
1030879
i  dont   get  the  whole  thing,  about   giving  gays,  such  a   hard  time  about  getting   married. this   country  has   gone  to   the  dogs. it   has   no   morals,  anything   goes. the  way  i   look  at   it  is,  as   long  as  its   not   hurting  anybody, its   not   going  to   cost   us   anything. whats  wrong  with   it?our  goverment  has   no    problem   with   keeping  up  all  these  illegals  up,  to  me  thats  worst  than,  letting   gays   get   married. but  what  do  i   know,  i  just  work  and  pay   taxes?
99213
I would say that one of the big issues is sexuality.  Everywhere you look there are protests and news about gay marriage and in my opinion I think it will be hard for young people in this age group to understand what is going on and what is right and what is wrong.
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That's the point - so do a lot of straight people feel that way - and the amendment was turned down today.  \n\nThe Religious Right - the spiritually intolerant you might call them - feel they are poised for a big win and are pushing every button they can.  Frankly, this came up now, I think, to deflect people from realizing that as we speak, Bush is trying to have more of his like minded judges confirmed (link below).  That is the real danger - Bush knew he would lose but he played the card at just the right time do keep us all occupied while the real things happened.  He is playing us like children and we do not disappoint.\n\nYour problem is not with me and the millions of other straight folks like me, who ar happy for you to have the legal right to marriage - you are on your own for the spiritual side, but there are lots of faiths that do not care about your sexual preference, they care about your heart and soul.\n\nI think 75% of America just want to live their own life the way they want and they don't care what others are doing until it disturbs them (like loud music on saturday morning while you are sleeping, rudeness on the highway or in the office, etc.).  \n\nThe remaining 25% think that life would be perfect if everyone believed and did the same as they did and they work tirelessly in this pursuit, without thought for individuals or even what is right some times.  We are all persecuted by these intrusive, intolerant people in all levels of our lives.  I think that is where the team lines are divided more than gay and straight.