are gay men & women treated equal ? do  we all have equal rights ?
349054
No.  I am a heterosexual in favor of equal rights for gays and lesbians.  The fact is that the Christian Right enjoys favor in Washington right now, but if we really were as we claim a nation that separates Church and State, gays would be allowed every privelege heteros have, including marriage.  There are plenty of liberal churches who marry gays-- why aren't their theologies driving public policy and law? \n  It is insecurity and ignorance that keep people from allowing gays equal rights... but the times they are a'changin'...
799250
Gays should have the same rights as straight couples..if they are 2 people who love each other who cares what they do in the bedroom?  My rights are not governed by what I do in the bedroom!
921570
Nice!  Of course we all deserve the same rights.  I like your question.  Brain bender.
922931
who is this "we" that gives rights?  rights are not something to give to a woman,,,, its her right to have all the same rights men do,,, as they are both human beings,,,,  nor are women weakening america and christianity,,,, men have been in charge of it all for years, let women have their turn!
1035552
I totally support same sex civil unions.  I believe all people should be viewed as equal, regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
1035954
love is love, no matter if the sex is the same.. \nim not a les but i feel that everyone should have a chance in a married life. Gays/les should have the right to get married
981218
Sure!  About 10% of the population is gay and the services are no different in that respect.\n\nDon't think for an instant that I'm some wild-eyed liberal whack job either.  I served for over 21 years and made due note of the excellent service of quite a number of gays -- whose identity will remain forever confidential for obvious reasons!
1180788
Well all men were not created equil but all people were created equal. :)
102613
Western culture treats us as equal because of the ERA, womens rights movements, and feminist groups that demand equality.  Unfortunately, there seems to be an either/or side-effect.  We are either unisex beings with no differences, or we become stereotypes of man/woman.  There is no middle ground yet because the politically correct crowd is afraid of stepping on toes.
290736
That's such a stupid question! Every person has rights! Why is  everyone so crazy about protesting about rights?! I mean, "gay rights, women's rights...", just by doing that you're separating them, separating yourself, as if you and they were something apart and alien. I know it's necessary to demand your rights if they are being violated but stop segregating!!!!
662342
I would hope that any parent would treat their gay child with the same respect and compassion that they would show a heterosexual child. I love all of my children and I show them all love and respect because that's what I get from them.
1121586
As long as people and groups of people strive to be different and are recognized for differences, we will never be equal.  In essence, people cannot be different but equal.  Now, the question is, if we were to break down all differences in the name of equality so that we'd all be the same, would we still be human?
727359
Of course, if they want to.  They should have the same rights as straight people.
533180
men think the same as anyone else. only a very small handful of them are rapists and such. you might be a lesbian.
205004
If by equal rights you mean one group had a chance to be discriminated against, now the other group has that same chance, then sure.  If you mean the same rights to all people regardless of race, color or creed, then no.
783693
Many people are also apparently unaware that the 1973 Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would have made women equal, was struck down for two reasons:\n1.  Society couldn't stomach women in combat, and\n2.  It opened the door to gay rights.\n\nWhy do people assume women are equal?\n\nAnd, I think liberals have given Bush god status, not conservatives.
842154
As a married Heterosexual male, I have been wondering the same thing.  How does it effect us, and since it doesn't why do we think we have the right to tell gay people that they can't enjoy the same rights as us.  They pay taxes too, what ever happened to "taxation without representation"  I say Homosexuals should stop paying taxes untill they are afforded the same rights as us Heterosexuals.  They can't arrest every gay person in the country and If they tried,  It would be a hate crime in my eyes.  And I don't wanna hear "But the bible says..."  I am a Christian and I have two things to say about that 1) Let he who has no sin cast the first stone.  It's not our place to Judge.  2) Amendment 1.  We can't force people to follow Christian values because it is garunteed in the constitution.  Let em get married it aint gonna hurt you none.