Gay Marriage

[MarinaVanessa]

I voted that I think it should be allowed and that it's none of my business.
To make it simple and quick:

I don't have a right to tell other people how they should live.

My beliefs should not determine other people's happiness.

Although I have gay/lesbian friends and love them to death and would fight for them to have the right to marriage (civil not religious) I would not want to live that way nor would I want my children to either ... but I would still support and love my children if they did.

We have separation of church and state.

If religious organizations don't want to allow gay/lesbian people/couples into their congregations or don't want to marry them religiously then they should be able to decide that... I don't however believe that they should decide whether they could get married legally or not.

To me a Civil marriage is not the same as Domestic Partnership. Offering gay/lesbian couples only a Domestic Partnership in lieu of Civil Marriage is splitting hairs. You might as well just allow them the Civil Marriage title. I know I wouldn't be happy with only having a Domestic Partnership with my husband and not a Civil Marriage.

Once somebody asked me what my reaction would be if my son came to me and told me that he was gay. My response was "Hey, it's not my *******". You guys can figure that one out lovethis

[Binkybobo]

I have no problem with it. As far as parades and flaunting it, I think any group of people that have been persecuted and have had to fight for civil rights has had to make an uproar about it and flaunt it. I however don't want to see anyone making out at Denny's like I witnessed a gay couple do. I don't want to see anyone frenching especially in front of my kids. I have yelled at gay and straight couples alike for doing this. I think anyone who has a history and has had to fight for rights deserve to have parades and holidays to celebrate their struggles and the brave people who put their lives and reputations on the line to get them to where they are. Separation of church and state. Marriage equality for all. That is all.

[MotherNature]

Should be allowed. Nothing wrong with being LGBT. My husband is bi, my eldest kid came out as transgender this year, & we're members of a progressive Christian church that walks in the Pride parade and has many LGBT members. It's part of our everyday life. Shouldn't even still be an issue, sadly.

[MotherNature]

I have no problem with it. As far as parades and flaunting it, I think any group of people that have been persecuted and have had to fight for civil rights has had to make an uproar about it and flaunt it. I however don't want to see anyone making out at Denny's like I witnessed a gay couple do. I don't want to see anyone frenching especially in front of my kids. I have yelled at gay and straight couples alike for doing this. I think anyone who has a history and has had to fight for rights deserve to have parades and holidays to celebrate their struggles and the brave people who put their lives and reputations on the line to get them to where they are. Separation of church and state. Marriage equality for all. That is all.

QFT Well said.

[nannyde]

I'm 100 % for same sex marriage. happyfacehappyface

[Live and Learn]

I'm 100 % for same sex marriage. happyfacehappyface

lovethislovethisTotally and completely agree!lovethislovethis

[nanglgrl]

I voted that I think it should be allowed and that it's none of my business.
To make it simple and quick:

I don't have a right to tell other people how they should live.

My beliefs should not determine other people's happiness.

Although I have gay/lesbian friends and love them to death and would fight for them to have the right to marriage (civil not religious) I would not want to live that way nor would I want my children to either ... but I would still support and love my children if they did.

We have separation of church and state.

If religious organizations don't want to allow gay/lesbian people/couples into their congregations or don't want to marry them religiously then they should be able to decide that... I don't however believe that they should decide whether they could get married legally or not.

To me a Civil marriage is not the same as Domestic Partnership. Offering gay/lesbian couples only a Domestic Partnership in lieu of Civil Marriage is splitting hairs. You might as well just allow them the Civil Marriage title. I know I wouldn't be happy with only having a Domestic Partnership with my husband and not a Civil Marriage.

Once somebody asked me what my reaction would be if my son came to me and told me that he was gay. My response was "Hey, it's not my *******". You guys can figure that one out lovethis

I'm 100 % for same sex marriage. happyfacehappyface

100%

This Sunday I'm going to visit the United Church of Christ. It’s an inclusive, open and affirming church where no one is turned away for any reason.

Their pastor is gay and married. I'm proud to live in Iowa.

[nannyde]

100%

I'm proud to live in Iowa.

Me too :-)

[Scout]

I just will never get why people still think in this day and age that not everyone has the right to be legally tied to the person they love, regardless of gender!! If one of my DS came to us one day and said that they were gay, I may be hurt(I don't think I would but, since I've never been in this situation IDK) but, I would 100% support them. I would only hope that they found someone to treat them well and love them! If they were not allowed to create a legal union it would break my heart more than the fact if they were gay! I will love them no matter who they are and will love whoever they choose to spend their life with! I would hope society would do the same by the time they are of this age...

edited to say: obviosly I support it!!

[Kaddidle Care]

I personally don't care what other people do.

However with that said, I do think marriage should be between a man and a woman.

That doesn't mean though that I don't think gay and lesbian couples shouldn't be allowed to have civil unions or be lawfully joined so they too can receive the benefits and perks that married folks do.

I just don't agree with the term "marriage" and although others may feel that is wrong or not socially acceptable, I don't care. It is what I believe and that isn't going to change.

I have no issues with gay/lesbian couples who want to raise children and do all the same things other couples do. I am not one bit prejudice or biased against anyone who wants to be in a committed relationship with the person they love. Whether that person is the same sex as them or not.

What she said. ^

[Lyss]

I support the LGBT community and I think they should be allowed to be married. As for the gay pride parades, why not? It's not like its mandatory. There are all kinds of way worse parades and rallies than we should be complaining about.

A good friend of mine's daughter just came out to the family and was disowned by half of the family and I think that is terrible. Someone even suggested she go to "rehab" She is such a caring and sensitive person, she was heartbroken by their response.

I understand that other people don't agree and know that I'm not going to change their minds, I just agree to disagree :hug:

[Candy]

Not to sound rude but for people who don't think they shouldnt get married why does that even bother you why should you care?I just have never understood that.

[Candy]

I support the LGBT community and I think they should be allowed to be married. As for the gay pride parades, why not? It's not like its mandatory. There are all kinds of way worse parades and rallies than we should be complaining about.

A good friend of mine's daughter just came out to the family and was disowned by half of the family and I think that is terrible. Someone even suggested she go to "rehab" She is such a caring and sensitive person, she was heartbroken by their response.

I understand that other people don't agree and know that I'm not going to change their minds, I just agree to disagree :hug:

Rehab for a gay person????? What are people thinking

[Starburst]

Rehab for a gay person????? What are people thinking

There are some sponsered by churches called "pray the gay away" programs but a few months ago in my state they made it illeagle for these kinds of programs to operate- whether they are affiliated with a church or not.

[Sprouts]

I personally don't care what other people do.

However with that said, I do think marriage should be between a man and a woman.

That doesn't mean though that I don't think gay and lesbian couples shouldn't be allowed to have civil unions or be lawfully joined so they too can receive the benefits and perks that married folks do.

I just don't agree with the term "marriage" and although others may feel that is wrong or not socially acceptable, I don't care. It is what I believe and that isn't going to change.

I have no issues with gay/lesbian couples who want to raise children and do all the same things other couples do. I am not one bit prejudice or biased against anyone who wants to be in a committed relationship with the person they love. Whether that person is the same sex as them or not.