Why Same Sex Marriage Should Be Legalized

[QUOTE="Locke562"][QUOTE="spoofnutz"]

The sooner the old farts in power die of old age, the sooner we can progress.

spoofnutz

...but their sons and daughters will have less and less influence...

Yeah, keep telling yourself that...

:P

Marriage is defined as the union between one man and one woman. That means that neither Mormons (who want to marry multiple times) nor people of the same sex can be legally married. So, with that being the predicament, we either need to change the definition of marriage or come up with a new word to use. Changing the definition of marriage probably won't work, so why not use "civil unions" or something like that? Gays, Lesbians, Mormons, etc., can all be together under the term "civil unions" and those who want marriage to remain between a man and woman can be happy. remmbermytitans

[QUOTE="remmbermytitans"]Marriage is defined as the union between one man and one woman. That means that neither Mormons (who want to marry multiple times) nor people of the same sex can be legally married. So, with that being the predicament, we either need to change the definition of marriage or come up with a new word to use. Changing the definition of marriage probably won't work, so why not use "civil unions" or something like that? Gays, Lesbians, Mormons, etc., can all be together under the term "civil unions" and those who want marriage to remain between a man and woman can be happy. Bourbons3

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"][QUOTE="remmbermytitans"]Marriage is defined as the union between one man and one woman. That means that neither Mormons (who want to marry multiple times) nor people of the same sex can be legally married. So, with that being the predicament, we either need to change the definition of marriage or come up with a new word to use. Changing the definition of marriage probably won't work, so why not use "civil unions" or something like that? Gays, Lesbians, Mormons, etc., can all be together under the term "civil unions" and those who want marriage to remain between a man and woman can be happy. remmbermytitans

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"][QUOTE="remmbermytitans"]Marriage is defined as the union between one man and one woman. That means that neither Mormons (who want to marry multiple times) nor people of the same sex can be legally married. So, with that being the predicament, we either need to change the definition of marriage or come up with a new word to use. Changing the definition of marriage probably won't work, so why not use "civil unions" or something like that? Gays, Lesbians, Mormons, etc., can all be together under the term "civil unions" and those who want marriage to remain between a man and woman can be happy. remmbermytitans

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"][QUOTE="remmbermytitans"]Marriage is defined as the union between one man and one woman. That means that neither Mormons (who want to marry multiple times) nor people of the same sex can be legally married. So, with that being the predicament, we either need to change the definition of marriage or come up with a new word to use. Changing the definition of marriage probably won't work, so why not use "civil unions" or something like that? Gays, Lesbians, Mormons, etc., can all be together under the term "civil unions" and those who want marriage to remain between a man and woman can be happy. remmbermytitans

It's a shame we're even arguing about this in this day and age. When will we learn to just leave people alone? What right does the government have to tell you who you can and cannot marry?Ninja-Hippo

[QUOTE="Ninja-Hippo"]It's a shame we're even arguing about this in this day and age. When will we learn to just leave people alone? What right does the government have to tell you who you can and cannot marry?lonewolf604

Honestly, this is an non-issue to me...or well, it should be.

Why are people still on about this? Does it hurt you that gays are getting married? Of course it doesn't, you just don't agree with it, so you think it should be illegal. Anyone who doesn't see anything wrong with that is mental...

"Man and Woman" is only one definition.

My definition would be a "between two consenting adults". So yes, I don't care if two guys want to get it on in bed. It won't affect me in the least.

[QUOTE="remmbermytitans"][QUOTE="Bourbons3"] Why should same-sex couples have to settle for a second-rate marriage? Giving civil unions, even if they are equal, is basically saying that the government likes same-sex couples less than straight couples. People should just get over the use of one single word, and give equality to all. You can get married without any religious involvement whatsoever. So do those who don't get married in a church need a different word as well?Locke562

And yes, for a while it WAS the norm for a white man to marry a white woman or a black man to marry a black woman. But even then marriage was between ONE man and ONE woman.remmbermytitans

[QUOTE="Locke562"]

[QUOTE="remmbermytitans"] Marriage has traditionally been associated with the union of one man and one woman. And although I have no problem with gays and lesbians, I think that traditional marriage should stay as one man and one woman. But hey, that's why we have a republic in this country, the PEOPLE should decide and not politicians. remmbermytitans

[QUOTE="Twig978"][QUOTE="-AlbertC"]

the purpose of sex is to pro create. People with the same gender cannot pro create :|

-FlyLo-

No.

I still don't know why people want to get married anyway. Marrage sucks, just ask every single person in my family.

I do not think that it should be legalized, marriage is between a man and a woman. RenegadePatriot

I do not think that it should be legalized, marriage is between a man and a woman. RenegadePatriot

[QUOTE="RenegadePatriot"]I do not think that it should be legalized, marriage is between a man and a woman. Funky_Llama

You were fine until you referred to marriage as a right.

[QUOTE="lonewolf604"][QUOTE="Ninja-Hippo"]It's a shame we're even arguing about this in this day and age. When will we learn to just leave people alone? What right does the government have to tell you who you can and cannot marry?Funky_Llama

He's used as an excuse.

[QUOTE="Funky_Llama"][QUOTE="RenegadePatriot"]I do not think that it should be legalized, marriage is between a man and a woman. Vandalvideo

When will people learn, gay marriage is NOT a civil rights issue? and calling it that is a disgrace to the real civil rights issues of the past.Silenthps

Marriage is defined as the union between one man and one woman. That means that neither Mormons (who want to marry multiple times) nor people of the same sex can be legally married. So, with that being the predicament, we either need to change the definition of marriage or come up with a new word to use. Changing the definition of marriage probably won't work, so why not use "civil unions" or something like that? Gays, Lesbians, Mormons, etc., can all be together under the term "civil unions" and those who want marriage to remain between a man and woman can be happy. remmbermytitans

I'm not a mormon, but I know a little bit about them (thanks to missionaries who came to my house). They do not want to legalize polygamy, the reason polygamy was in the church was when they were relocated many men died and left their (only one per man) wives as widows. They believed it's wrong for a woman to live with a man unless they are married so that is why they began polygamy. Other than that I agree with you. And for the record I'm a member of the Methodist church.

I agree, let lesbians marry.. as long as it is public

Edziscs

*sigh*

Sometimes i just want to punch people on the face.

[QUOTE="Funky_Llama"][QUOTE="RenegadePatriot"]I do not think that it should be legalized, marriage is between a man and a woman. Vandalvideo

So?Funky_Llama

[QUOTE="Funky_Llama"]So?Vandalvideo

Again... so? I couldn't give a crap about whether homosexuality is legally protected.Funky_Llama

Marriage is between a man and a woman. Who says homosexuals can't be happy without marriage?

Who says homosexuals can't be happy without marriage?KH-mixerX

Marriage is between a man and a woman. Who says homosexuals can't be happy without marriage?

KH-mixerX