Homosexuals and marriage

How do you feel about it?

What do you think about laws that will acknowledge the benefits of union without allowing for marriage?

One such law is the "everything but marriage" law

It allows homosexuals to get insurance benefits on one plan but still does not allow for them to be acknowledged as a married couple

 

“Everything but marriage” reinforces the “separate but equal” mindset. This is the same thinking that allowed for “coloreds only” drinking fountains, restrooms and seats on the bus. As ruled by the Supreme Court in 1954, “separate but equal” is inherently unequal.

http://westernfrontonline.net/2009020610660/frontline/everything-but-marriage-is-anything-but-fair/

 

i still don't understand why it's an issue.

 

I have quite a few homosexual friends....and going solely on what THEY feel about the law, I think it's garbage. It's like the government is saying "I'll give you insurance, will that shut you up?" All of the gay people I know are in mono relationships and have been for some time, they'd like to marry their significant other as a symbolic thing.

And, I have argued right along with them and for them on many pride walks and things they've been involved with.

I feel quite strongly about gay marriage. I'd love to be my best friends MOH when he marries his sweetie, but he doesn't get that luxury.

 

Anyone who wants to get married should be allowed to. That applies to EVERYONE, including homosexuals. It doesn't hurt any straight people to have two guys tie the knot. Marriage is about love, not discrimination.

 

I honestly couldn't care less. It's not my business what people choose to do with their lives. The government should have no say in who can and cannot get married.

 

I'd marry a girl.






just kidding.

 

i'm all for marriage being thrown out of the scope of gov't if that is what you are asking

marriage should be left up to religion...meaning no benefits from the gov't through just being married.

you want benefits, then write up a contract on your own dime and get a civil union

 

it's kind of gay

 

I'm not planning on getting a real marriage license for my straight marriage, so I'm really indifferent. I don't think anyone should have to pay the government to recognize them as husband and wife and I'm really glad Texas recognizes common law marriages. But hell, if someone wants to pay the government to issue them a piece of paper binding them legally, then they should have every right to, regardless of gender.

 

So you're not for Gay Marriage?

 

So what if he's not?

I'm not for it or against it.

 

i'm saying that i'm for the gov't getting out of the marriage bizness

but thats not going to happen

people can do whatever they want - but i'm of the belief that it can and should all be done writing your own contract - the same for straight couples as well

 

I'm just asking because I'm not sure what side of the fence he is sitting on.

I kinda gathered that.

"I honestly couldn't care less."

You were VERY clear.

 

It would make it simpler but the reason gov' are involved is because it (marriage) doesn't just stick with what is going on internally...
What about tax and shit like that?

 

This is such a tired subject. Marriage is a traditional religious ceremony. No matter what your religion is. So if you're religious, get married in the style that is traditional to your religion. End of story.

 

Written contracts are still recognized by courts of law. :cheers2:

 

tax for what and why?

 

Never mind.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-85

 

before I forget again. Odon I owe you an apology. I read the OP of your 'war poetry' thread and I now realise what you were looking for. Sorry about that man. I'd post this there but I'm too lazy to find it.