civil unions

'Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth.'- V, V for Vendetta  Read More »

In light of California's Proposition 8 and the unfolding national protests, it seems to me that many people don't have a problem with gay and lesbian relationships, but want to hold "marriage" as something sacred (even if the divorce rate is over 50%).  Read More »

This is perhaps one of the most disgusting attempts by state government to remove the rights of its citizens I have ever read, seen, or heard about. And it's all happening right here in our sunny little state of Florida.  Read More »

Because I haven't heard a good one yet. Usually, I just hear the same old arguments like, "Marriage is between a man and a woman!" I am apt to respond, "Says who?" Almost invariably, the answer I get is: "God!"  Read More »

According to my local news cannel and nydailynews.com, As of June 9th, 2008 The first openly gay bishop of the Episcopalian church has been joined in a civil union. Rev. Gene Robinson was legally joined with his partner of 20 years. This was made possible by the Episcopalian open acceptance of the LGBT community and the recent legalization of civil unions in New Hampshire.  Read More »

Everyone seems to have an opinion on marriage; however, placement of homosexual couples within this institution has sparked hatred, violence, and discrimination of many kinds. It is most unfortunate since a solution to this "problem" has been at hand for many years.  Read More »

Since Vermont legalized civil unions for same-sex couples in 2000, the battle between legalizing same-sex civil unions vs. same-sex marriage vs. neither has been raging.  Read More »

This is my understanding of the gay marriage debate. Homosexuals feel that they should be entitled to have some form of civil union, because as American citizens the government has a responsibility to protect them in there relationship (for instance, so one partner can’t suddenly leave and take everything with no legal intervention).  Read More »