I read somewhere (either online, or in USA Today) that President Bush is against gay marriage because he feels it will "destroy family structure." Now I can see how it may destroy the literal structure of mom, dad, child structure, but today is that really the structure anymore?
These are my questions for President Bush:
1.) Would allowing same-sex marriages be more detrimental to a family structure than divorce? Abusive spouse/parents? Alcoholic/Drug addict parents/spouses?
2.) Does a person's sexuality alone determine if one will make a "good" parent? If so then I'd say many homosexual men and women would make fine parents, because there are plenty of neglecting and abusive heterosexual parents in the world. With that said, it is my opinion that children would be much better off being adopted by same-sex couples than forced to live in and out of foster homes.
3.) How about families where the parent (or both parents) are deployed to fight the war in Iraq and the parent (or both) get killed? How does that affect the family structure?
While I do not agree with homosexuality it is not my place to judge another person based on his/her beliefs, ways of life and choices. As a Christian I believe that judgement is up to God. I believe in treating others the way I would like to be treated. If that means allowing same-sex marriages then that is fine; I want to marry who I want, so should every other person.
In the end, people are people. We're all equal. You don't have to agree with a person's choices, beliefs or ways of life...but you should accept a person for who they are not what they are.
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That's a good way to be. I am sick of these psycho christians who believe that their way is the right way. I think it's great that you have your own beliefs and opinions, but insist on giving everyone the same regard you give yourself. You're very right, no one has the right to judge someone else's lifestyle, especially regarding who they sleep with, and determine it's wrong or immoral, regardless of what religion they practice. We are all different, made up of tons of religions, sexualities, practices, races, and beliefs. No one religion or belieg or sexual orientation is better than the other, and no one orientation has the right to assume that they alone practice "the right" thing.
Good post, I think that's great that you are so accepting. :o)
Nice putting it! I belive people should be able to do what they want. If being with the same sex is there thing then go for it. Since we have freedom of speech people are able to say what they want but some go over the line and people should not be put down, but it happens daily any ways!*K.Parks*
you seem rather quick to lambaste the christian, but they are simply devulging their ideology, just like the rest of you. Actually christians and homophiles have quite a bit in common, as you both believe that yours are the only way.
...since you are prone to support the position that we should toss out the first amendment and allow your religion (which is extreme, even by christian fundamentalist standards) to use the government as a pulpit from which to enforce religious compliance in the citizenry of this country. Such extreme positions tend to inflame anti-christian sentiment, though perhaps that ire would be better directed towards religious fanaticism in general.
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Good post sigmapezy60. Especially the fact that even though you don't agree with it, you don't condemn homosexuals to hell in the process.
"There's a problem with divorce but it's not because 50% of marriages end in gayness." - Jon Stewart
I think any issue with prventing gay rights is stupid. There shouldn't be anything stopping them from being like everyone else. The gay marrige thing is just the tip of the iceburg. Honestly isn't stopping gay marrige unconstitutional anyway? I mean what other reason for stopping it is there, other than the beliefs of the church? With seperation of church and state, shouldn't it be allowed? Also what I really don't understand is the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. If they want to fight for our country, why can't they? People should try thinking before they act.
Whose family structure does he think it will destroy? That's what I don't understand. It won't affect my family structure. I doubt it will affect his. What about yours? I believe that not approving gay marriage is really only one step shy of trying to outlaw it.
I think Bush is mostly concerned with the pressure he's getting from the insurance industry. If gay marriage is allowed, then millions of people will become insurable under the title of "spouse". Then, common-law couples will also be able to cover their spouses. Many states recognize common-law marriages as legal, but also have companies denying insurance coverage without a marriage license. Approving gay marriage will open doors for many more people than most realize.
It doesn't make any sense to me for a president to butt into other's personal business. It's really none of Bush's concern who marries whom or where they sleep at night.
Single is a state of mind.
...but ultimately beside the point. The real point in the question of whether or not to legalize same-sex marriages is just this.
The freedom to marry is a fundamental right afforded to the citizens of this country, and as such those who wish to prevent such marriages have a very high hurdle to overcome in order to demonstrate a truly compelling, constitutionally consistent interest for doing so.
Gay people do not have to justify their desire to marry to anyone, and in fact the legal burden is on the opponents of the practice. Social acceptance would be nice, but it is not in any way, shape or form required.
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