Gay Marriage

druscilla;lovesandie:

Bloodraine:

The Government here passed a law saying gay people can get civil unions.

The government here abolished gay marriages and tried to create an amendment to the Constitution establishing that marriage is between a man and a woman.

Marriage certificates are issued by the courthouse, not the church.

The government controls that damn courthouse, not the Pope or the Pastor or the Reverend.

So when the government tells me that I do not deserve equal rights, I will blame the government. And when whatserface down the streets does the same thing, I will blame her.

So?

I'm not even American, I'm not supposed to know all your rules. You know what? I don't even know what the Constitution is. XD
So you can carry on blaming the government (my whole point was that not every single government in the world has the same rules, ha?) and I'll carry on saying my government did the right thing.

But really, isn't that kinda not-the-point? Regardless of what the government does to your Constitution thingy, it still doesn't change Church laws, does it?
And since Civil unions seem to be teh sux for everybody who isn't British, they're pretty much meaningless for anyone else, so you wouldn't want one anyway. Basically, people don't seem to give a toss about civil unions. They want it all, and the only way to get a marriage is via the church.

So blame them, not the government.

Bloodraine:

druscilla;lovesandie:

Bloodraine:

The Government here passed a law saying gay people can get civil unions.

The government here abolished gay marriages and tried to create an amendment to the Constitution establishing that marriage is between a man and a woman.

Marriage certificates are issued by the courthouse, not the church.

The government controls that damn courthouse, not the Pope or the Pastor or the Reverend.

So when the government tells me that I do not deserve equal rights, I will blame the government. And when whatserface down the streets does the same thing, I will blame her.

So?

I'm not even American, I'm not supposed to know all your rules. You know what? I don't even know what the Constitution is. XD
So you can carry on blaming the government (my whole point was that not every single government in the world has the same rules, ha?) and I'll carry on saying my government did the right thing.

But really, isn't that kinda not-the-point? Regardless of what the government does to your Constitution thingy, it still doesn't change Church laws, does it?
And since Civil unions seem to be teh sux for everybody who isn't British, they're pretty much meaningless for anyone else, so you wouldn't want one anyway. Basically, people don't seem to give a toss about civil unions. They want it all, and the only way to get a marriage is via the church.

So blame them, not the government.

I'm not going to blame the church.
The church does not issue my marriage license.

druscilla;lovesandie:

I'm not going to blame the church.
The church does not issue my marriage license.

So a marriage license is the only thing that matters?
not being able to take vows before god and have the sacrament of marriage and all that ~deep~ stuff?

I don't understand people sometimes.
I would have thought the actual marriage part was the most important, yet it seems like the slip of paper you get afterwards is?

Bloodraine:

druscilla;lovesandie:

I'm not going to blame the church.
The church does not issue my marriage license.

So a marriage license is the only thing that matters?
not being able to take vows before god and have the sacrament of marriage and all that ~deep~ stuff?

I don't understand people sometimes.
I would have thought the actual marriage part was the most important, yet it seems like the slip of paper you get afterwards is?

Here you get the paper before.
And that paper is the only thing that actually makes you married in America.
Otherwise it's simply a ceremony.

Well, South Carolina just banned it.
Another place Andie and I won't be looking for colleges at.
So far we have a grand total of 4 states to look at, and we aren't counting Finland out either.

druscilla;lovesandie:

Well, South Carolina just banned it.
Another place Andie and I won't be looking for colleges at.
So far we have a grand total of 4 states to look at, and we aren't counting Finland out either.

That is just sad. There are only four states for you to consider. Out of how many? 50? That's ridiculous. Just shows us what kind of society we live in.

Mr.Whirly!:

druscilla;lovesandie:

Well, South Carolina just banned it.
Another place Andie and I won't be looking for colleges at.
So far we have a grand total of 4 states to look at, and we aren't counting Finland out either.

That is just sad. There are only four states for you to consider. Out of how many? 50? That's ridiculous. Just shows us what kind of society we live in.

I second that. And half of it is due to the media. They make it seem so wrong. When it's not.

The following is sarcasm. I repeat... SARCASM. So don't get pissy. I copied this from INO.

Why Gay Marriage Is Wrong

Homosexuality is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

Heterosexual marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

Straight marriage will be less meaningful if homosexual marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Britney Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed.

Heterosexual marriages are valid because they produce children. Homosexual couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanges aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children.

Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans.

Tas; Dine In Hell:

The following is sarcasm. I repeat... SARCASM. So don't get pissy. I copied this from INO.

Why Gay Marriage Is Wrong

Homosexuality is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

Heterosexual marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

Straight marriage will be less meaningful if homosexual marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Britney Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed.

Heterosexual marriages are valid because they produce children. Homosexual couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanges aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children.

Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans.

Absolutely fabulous.

druscilla;lovesandie:

Tas; Dine In Hell:

The following is sarcasm. I repeat... SARCASM. So don't get pissy. I copied this from INO.

Why Gay Marriage Is Wrong

Homosexuality is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

Heterosexual marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

Straight marriage will be less meaningful if homosexual marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Britney Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed.

Heterosexual marriages are valid because they produce children. Homosexual couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanges aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children.

Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans.

Absolutely fabulous.

haha. that gave me a laugh.

FailurePlayedInStero:

druscilla;lovesandie:

Tas; Dine In Hell:

The following is sarcasm. I repeat... SARCASM. So don't get pissy. I copied this from INO.

Why Gay Marriage Is Wrong

Homosexuality is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

Heterosexual marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

Straight marriage will be less meaningful if homosexual marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Britney Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed.

Heterosexual marriages are valid because they produce children. Homosexual couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanges aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children.

Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans.

Absolutely fabulous.

haha. that gave me a laugh.

Same here.

I don't see anything wrong with homosexuality. I wouldn't choose it as a lifestyle for me, but for other people, do what you want.
I am a Christian, and I've read that it is a sin, but our sins are paid for by Jesus' death on the cross. So, what's the big deal?

Squishy:

I don't see anything wrong with homosexuality. I wouldn't choose it as a lifestyle for me, but for other people, do what you want.
I am a Christian, and I've read that it is a sin, but our sins are paid for by Jesus' death on the cross. So, what's the big deal?

I'm Christian too. But I'm not all like "Oh no. You can't be homosexual. That's bad. That's bad." People can't help who they are attracted to. If people can be "straight" then people should be able to be homosexual too, without issue. We're all people. Some of us are attracted to the opposite sex while some are attracted to the same sex. Big deal. We all bleed the same blood.

Mr.Whirly!:

Squishy:

I don't see anything wrong with homosexuality. I wouldn't choose it as a lifestyle for me, but for other people, do what you want.
I am a Christian, and I've read that it is a sin, but our sins are paid for by Jesus' death on the cross. So, what's the big deal?

I'm Christian too. But I'm not all like "Oh no. You can't be homosexual. That's bad. That's bad." People can't help who they are attracted to. If people can be "straight" then people should be able to be homosexual too, without issue. We're all people. Some of us are attracted to the opposite sex while some are attracted to the same sex. Big deal. We all bleed the same blood.

Ditto. :D

Squishy:

I don't see anything wrong with homosexuality. I wouldn't choose it as a lifestyle for me, but for other people, do what you want.
I am a Christian, and I've read that it is a sin, but our sins are paid for by Jesus' death on the cross. So, what's the big deal?

Yeah I don't think there is anything wrong with homosexuality.

This is kind of off topic, but you are basically saying that because Jesus died for our sins... it makes it okay to sin. O.o

I say let men marry men and women marry women if they so choose. If the religious people don't like it, don't go to the wedding.

Something that bothers me is that instead of marriage, it's called a "civil union" quite often. We're told and taught not to discriminate and to treat everyone equal. Calling it a "civil union" isn't treating homosexual people the same as "straight" people. (I say "straight people" because I can't remember the correct terminology at the moment. Oops.)

Its just not right.

Everybody makes this into such a big deal.
Why does a slip of flimsy-arse paper mean so much to people?
The ceremony, the vows - that is what should be important.

I don't know, I just can't understand how bad it is in America because I don't live there. In Australia being gay is no big deal - sure you still can't get married here, but people don't run around going: THE GAYS ARE COMING ! THE GAYS ARE COMING !

Astro Tas!:

The following is sarcasm. I repeat... SARCASM. So don't get pissy. I copied this from INO.

Why Gay Marriage Is Wrong

Homosexuality is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

Heterosexual marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

Straight marriage will be less meaningful if homosexual marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Britney Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed.

Heterosexual marriages are valid because they produce children. Homosexual couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanges aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children.

Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans.

:lmfao

Magazine Sickness.:

Everybody makes this into such a big deal.
Why does a slip of flimsy-arse paper mean so much to people?
The ceremony, the vows - that is what should be important.

What's also important is being legally the same as straight couples.
You should get legal benefits: taxes, power of medical attorney, not needing to adopt your kids, etc.