Gay people don't have equal rights.  Why should we pay equal taxes?
374415
Based on the answers here so far... I would say ignorance and stupidity are the reason.
644489
Promoting equality and tolerance for homosexuals aids in promoting overall equality.  The moment one group of people are discriminated against without just cause, a door is opened for other forms of discrimination.\n\nPromoting tolerance for homosexuals will also reduce the number of hate crimes that are committed against this group of people.\n\nSupporting gay rights can also result in a stronger economy.  By allowing homosexuals equal opportunity employment as well equal opportunity as consumers we can help expand the economy if only by a small percentage.\n\nThe most important reason is that it allows us to live a happy life in which we are not forced to suppress our sexuality for the sole purpose of not offending others.
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Yeah it does but most people are scared of changing tradition or thinking outside the box. Gay marriage shouldn't be a matter of morality. It's a matter of rights. Gays have a right to pursuit of happiness like the rest of us. I don't think it's right that the government should say who and who can't be married. That just opens the doors for them to step into other issues that they should stay out of.
937758
everyone should have the same rights to adopt whether you are gay or straight or single parent, just the same as straight people/couples
1079219
no, i don't think it is fair for people without children to pay school taxes.  people choose to have children and that comes with the responsibility of educating those children.\n\nthose with children already get income tax breaks just for having children; they should have to pay the school tax for their own children.  those of us without children get penalized twice for not having children (higher income tax and still paying school taxes).
519166
at some point, we all have to pay tax... the question is how much... whether it's fair or not depends on the economy and of cos it's ppl... however, i don't think the gov cares...
687096
well for what it's worth, I have gay friends who have been in monogamous loving relationships a lot longer than many hetero couples.  They feel the same hurts, fears, disappointments, as everyone else, have the same dreams, hopes and aspirations as anyone else, and pay the same taxes.  Night night :)
853668
yes its unfair..... its also unfair that i have to breathe your air.. seocondhand that is................   why will we tax stuff you wont buy... you dont eat vegetables..............
600135
Why, gay man here, can be fired for being gay at any job in the country, can't have a civil union with my partner of 9 years, no domestic partnet rights, hell if it were up to some I would be better of on some deserted island with like kind........not free for me.......but still grateful to be an american and for those fighting for what rights i do have
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I agree, where I live there are several religious institutions with prime land that pay no taxes.  Yet, the roads by them are plowed, and they get all services. \n\nSomething is wrong.  They should pay taxes, maybe at a different rate, but they should.
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No, I don't think homosexuals should have equal rights.  I don't support gay marriage, or homosexuality in general.  It confuses our children and has a negative impact on society.  If God wanted two men or two women to be together, he wouldn't have given men a penis and women a vagina.  I'm a firm believer that nobody is born gay, but is either raised or decides to be gay.  So I think it is something you can control and if you make the decision to be gay, you shouldn't be demanding equal rights.
270991
Yes, because gay men and women have just as much right as straight men and women do. Their opinions and beliefs matter just as much as everyone else's.
838322
The law should be upheld as it stands... Church and state SHOULD STAY separated. The constitution clearly states that ALL men are created equal... Not STRAIGHT men are created equal. I think EVERYONE should get a chance to marry the person of their choosing and it's prejudice to say they can't. It's unfair. What if the world were based on homosexual relationships and the heterosexuals weren't allowed to marry? They would feel the SAME way about it. People who believe that marriage is only a union for heterosexuals are extreme bigots and shouldn't be allowed to have a say in it.
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Because it's the right thing.\n\nIf someone wishes to spend the rest of their lives with another person together with legal and marital status...they should be able to do it.\n\nConservatives cry that it will break down the family. I believe the heterosexuals have already done a good job at that. \n\nMy guess is gay marriage would strengthen 'marriage' as being something based on love and commmitment to one another.\n\nFor gay couples I can think of many good economic things to come from gay marriage:\n- Right of Survivorship\n- Ability to visit other party in the hospital\n- Savings on gym memberships\n- Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Eye Glass Coverage \n- When we die, and give our property to our loved one, the property will be taxed as a gift, unlike married couples.\n- Insurance Issues\n- Being able to file taxes jointly. When taxes are filed separately; the deductible expenses of one, cannot shelter anothers.\n- Social Security Benefits cannot be claimed\n- Many more stupid little things...\n\nFor me at this given time, being able to be married to my boyfriend of 4 years would mean $16,000. $16,000 is the amount I would be able to get for college if I was married and would be able to file as an Independent Student, rather than as a 'dependent' student. (under my parents) ==> I have heterosexual friends who have known each other for less time, have worse relationships and are able to take advantage of these simple little things.\n\nSecond class citizenship in the US stinks.\nEqual would be nice.
124882
no tax is fair.\nhttp://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html
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!
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I love when people speaks of equal rights...(this is discrimination against a sector of the population) (I do not believe people choose to be gay, hated, beaten and have to hide themselves)\n\n(we just ask for the rights of marriage, they can call it the forsaken union for all I care)\n\nIn our politically correct society maybe I should not be referred to as gay (I am not always happy)....hetrohandicapped... (they could give us a special sticker and a good parking place)