What is the fascination with marriage? Gay or Straight?
148414
Maybe I look at this slightly differently than most people, but it almost boils down to a business transaction to me.  Marriage means being able to make medical decisions on behalf of your SO should something happen. It also means being jointly responsible for things like mortgages, car loans and other financial transactions. \n\nGranted, marriage should not be about these things alone. It should be a vow to be with the person you love forever(but you don't need a piece of paper to do this).  That's a very important part of marriage, but so is being protected should the union disolve or should one partner pass away.
343100
I support gay marriage, and here's why.\n\n1. Gay marriage would in no way threaten traditional marriage any more than it is already. Straight couples do a good enough job of that themselves.\n\n2. Sure gay couples can't have biological children of their own. But if it's gonna be illegal for that reason, then straight couples who can't have kids shouldn't be able to get married either.\n\n3. While some religions prohibit gay marriage, this should have no bearing on US government policy. Separation of church and state, remember?\n\n4. To those who say homosexuality isn't natural: how many animals have you watched lately? There's plenty of gay cats and dogs and whatever else.\n\n5. Kids aren't any more likely to turn out gay with gay parents than they are with straight parents. Considering that most gay people today came from straight families, I don't see a correlation between sexuality of the parents and sexuality of the kids.
1150084
At this point I'd say bi-curious, if you tried it and liked it, then bi.  Be sure to discuss things with your husband first, you don't want him to be upset, or find out through someone else.  And if you do choose to be with one of your friends, make sure she knows that you are still married and are staying married, that it is a no strings kind of thing.  That way no one gets hurt.
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I am a straight married male but I think your question is a good one for all people, so I hope you won't mind my input.\n\nI met my wife on the internet - It was her mental stimulation/intelligence that first caught my attention.  Mostly it was her aggressive sense of humor.  I love that about her! Her character is very important and I'd say physical attraction is at the bottom of the list.  Since I couldn't 'see' her on the internet, it was obviously her character and personality that attracted me to her.  This worked out beautifully, because if had I passed her on the street, I may never have noticed her.  Isn't it unfortunate that the "hotties" probably distract us from the more fullfilling relationships that we could be having?  I'm glad that this time my eyes had nothing to do with the girl I fell in love with.  Anyway, here's how I break it down:\n\n50% character\n40% mentally stimulating\n10% physical attraction\n\nThanks! Your question was stimulating.  Good luck in whatever relationship you choose!  (If you are gay/lesbian please see my apology in that section of this site or click my picture to find it.)
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My answer depends on your definition of gay.\n\nTo the vast majority of homosexuals, there is no choice in their attraction to same sex partners. The love they express for one another IS AS VALID as that between a heterosexual couple.\n\nThis does not mean that they would argue love blinds one to the gender of their partner.\n\nif your definition of gay includes (or is proposing the inclusion of) bisexuals (as a subset):\n\nThen I would suggest you know very little about bisexual attraction (as well as ignorance of the issues which differentiate homo- and bisexuality).  I am bi and I look for DIFFERENT qualities in partners of different genders.  There will be very few (if any at all) bisexuals who are "looking for a hole, any hole - just so long as it's warm" (apologies for the crudity of this last phrase). \n\nProf Richard Dawkins proposed that the Selfish Gene is what drives the requirement for procreation, that is: it is at a genetic level (not higher brain function - where love resides) that the compulsion for propagation of the genetic strand resides.  Read his book on the topic - see if that convinces you.
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from a straight male. Those people that you refer to are afraid of anything, any thought, or any deed that is contrary to their own. Unfortunately, that line of thinking is shared by the mental midgets that run this country. I think that a child better off raised by 2 loving parents, regardless of their sexual preference. I support "gay marriage" because as taxpaying US citizens, gay couples should be afforded the same freedoms and protections that the hetero couples enjoy. ie; insurance dependancy, benefactor, pension, SS survivor benefits, etc...
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Whats wrong with gay people? They are just PEOPLE. Just because they happen to be attracted to the same sex doesn't mean they shouldn't be able to get married. What if someone told you you couldn't get married because your right handed. Its not your falt your right handed so why should you suffer for it? It is the same way with gay people, they can't help it.
34394
Wow i'm gay and i don't ride a lot of poles. GAY = Attracted to members of the same sex. BI = Attracted to both Male and Female.
854872
It started off with a simple movie, a movie about respect for gay people. i asked myself a question: should i be gay or straight? I chose straight. However, as time wen on, i realised i had feelings for men and  realised that it was no choice, no decision of my own. Being gay is not sinful, since love feels right, and we can love, we can care, and we can achieve. I am closeted now and do not know when i will come out, but when i will, i will do it with pride and respect. My love for men, that is my sexuality. My love for people, that is my humanity. I do not hate people who hate me and others like me. Perhaps I shall die for expressing my love, but after all, does love not exist in everyone? For i know, that no matter what, no matter how i change, i will still love. I know my god loves me, and I love him. He cares for everyone, anbd i do not believe a god that created laughter, love, care, could be a spiteful god. \nif anyone wants to talk, i am here for you, no matter whta.
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Well being straight, I do not know what it is like to be attracted to someone of the same sex.  However, if it does happen, I would think that you can't control it.  If your religious believes are really strong, and you really do NOT want to "Be gay"  well then do what you gotta do.  Realize that you can't really turn off you attraction.  Maybe you can be single for the rest of your life.
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.
776425
Bigotry. If homosexuals were allowed to get married, it would only effect those gays and lesbians who got married. It would not effect married straight people or single straight people at all, but some straight people are against gay marriage because of a dislike of gay people and want to deny gay couples marriage to make the gay couples lives harder even though it has no effect on their own lives.
368730
Do you attracted to people of the same sex?  If so, you are probably gay.
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I myself BI!!! and very proud of it. I think that as this world is more open to Homosexuality that people will not be afraid to explore the same sex. I think that being Bi Gay or Straight is a very beautiful thing. Love is Love and that's all that matters.
1087597
I am straight myself.  But if you have sexual feelings for the same sex and none for the oppisate then perhaps you are.  You have to really think about this one
996635
same sex relationships dont bother me in the slightest. yes i believe they should be allowed, and yes, it should be called Marriage. I'm straight too, so i dont think this affects me on any level, but i try to look at it from a different standpoint...what if i were straight, in a world that was homosexual? what if i was the minority, wanting the right to marry someone of the opposite gender?
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It's here to stay, weather we accept it or not.  Personally, I'm opposed to gay marriage but not a gay union.\nI believe gay people are entitled to the same benefits and perks as any other citizen, as long as they're paying their way they should get entitlement.\nThe one area I find confusing is when a gay man will sell himself as a heterosexual for the purpose of marriage with a heterosexual female.  I have had two female acquaintances who have fallen into this trap and found out after tying the knot that their husbands were gay.  In both cases, the marriages ended most ricky- tick.  This was a traumatic experience for both women, one they would never forget!\nSociety is more accepting of homosexuality, today.  There is no logical reason for a homosexual to do this to an un-suspecting person.  Women beware!!!!!