Same Sex Marriage Should Be Legal
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Here is what I think about Same Sex Marriage
Same Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage, or marriage as I like to call it, is a sensitive issue recently, especially for us here in California. Same-sex couples deserve the right to marry each other just like heterosexual couples do. It is about equality for all people. No one should be denied marriage and the benefits that come along with it.
12 Reasons Why Same-Sex Marriage is Wrong
Yes, it is satire
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Being gay is not natural.
And real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, air conditioning, tattoos, piercings, and silicone breasts. -
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. Blow-up dolls are next, then pencils. -
Straight marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all.
That's why women are still property, interracial marriages are forbidden, and divorce is still illegal. -
Straight marriage will be less meaningful if gay marriage is allowed.
And we can't let the sanctity of Britney Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage be destroyed. -
Straight marriages are valid because they produce children.
Therefore, gay couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry. It's not like our population isn't out of control and our orphanages aren't full- the world REALLY needs more children. -
Obviously gay parents will raise gay children.
You know, because straight parents ONLY raise straight children. -
Gay marriage is not supported by religion.
And in a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. -
Children cannot succeed without a male and female role model at home.
Which is exactly 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, longer life spans, or Bushisms. -
Civil unions, providing most of the same benefits as marriage with a different name are better, because a "separate but equal" institution is always constitutional.
Separate schools for African-Americans worked just as well as separate marriages will for gays & lesbians. -
Gay marriage should be decided by the people, not the courts
Because the majority has been historically known to protect the rights of minorities.
But What About Civil Unions?
Why they just don't cut it!
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Number of Legal Benefits:
Marriage: Over 1,049 federal and state level benefits
Civil Unions: Over 300 state level benefits. No federal protection -
Medical Decisions:
Marriage: Partners can make all emergency medical decisions.
Civil Unions: Partners can only make medical decisions in the registered state. Partners may not be able to make decisions out of state. -
Gifts:
Marriage: Partners can transfer gifts to each other without tax penalty.
Civil Unions: Partners are required to report federal taxes on gifts. -
Death Benefits:
Marriage: In the case of a partner's death, the spouse receives any earned Social Security or veteran benefits.
Civil Unions: Partners do not receive Social Security or any other government benefits in case of death. In the case of the death of former Congressman Gerry Studds, his partner of 15 years was denied the government pension that would have gone to a legally recognized spouse. -
Child/Spousal Support:
Marriage: In case of divorce, individuals may have a legally-binding financial obligation to spouses and children.
Civil Unions: In the case of dissolution , no such spousal or child benefits are guaranteed or required out of state. -
Immigration Rights:
Marriage: U.S. citizens and legal residents can sponsor their spouses and family members for immigration.
Civil Unions: U.S. citizens and legal residents cannot sponsor non-legal spouses or family members. -
Portability:
Marriage: Respected state to state for all purposes.
Civil Unions: Are not required to be upheld state to state. Some states refuse to acknowledge them at all. -
Divorce/Ending a Civil Union:
Marriage: Partners can get divorced in any state in which they are a resident.
Civil Unions: Some states allow them to be dissolved, others don't. A civil union preformed in Vermont requires one of the partners to be a resident of the state before they will dissolve the union. -
Filling out forms:
Marriage: There is a box for married, there is a box for divorced, there is even a box for separated usually!!
Civil Unions: Don't fit into any of the categories. -
Social Recognition:
Marriage: Has a Universal societal understanding, honor and respect for the nature of a couple's relationship and commitment.
Civil Unions: Not universally understood. Without common understanding of their meaning, domestic partnerships don't provide the same kind of honor and respect that marriages do. -
Common Residence:
Marriage: It is not required.
Civil Union: Partners must share common residence. -
Name Changes:
Marriage: Allowed upon marriage.
Civil Unions: Not allowed without court order. -
Privacy:
Marriage: Is recorded only at the county level, with no address on the form.
Civil Unions: Are maintained by the state with a central, public and easily-searchable database.
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Same Sex Marriage- What do you think?
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Reina says:
Yes.
I agree.
If you don't want your rights taken away from you,
don't take rights away from someone else.
Love is love.
It doesn't know gender.
Gay is to be happy in the dictionary.
So why not BE GAY!?
Posted February 09, 2012
greenlungsofpoland says:
Marriage 100%.. Religion has no right to dictate my life style i respect religion i respect peoples choice i do not and will not accept that someone else can tell me who to Love!! Would You?
Posted January 25, 2012
ShellysLGBT says:
Yes! Our 1 year anniversary comes up soon. Of course, we live in Ohio so we have zero marital rights...
Posted October 29, 2011
gaytheist555 says:
I am not a pro-marriage person in general, but I believe that gay couples should be given the option.
Posted May 19, 2011
Alexis says:
I'm only 15 and I already know that true love between two people is beautiful, and all people deserve the right to be married to whoever they want. I don't understand why so many people fail to see this. But I have to say, every generation is getting more and more tolerant of homosexuals. It's just like you said about how back then people of different races couldn't marry. I have full hope that one day this "now" will become a "back then."
Posted May 12, 2011
DannyLondon says:
Yes I also Support the cival partnership of Gay Marriage, thank you for posting a great lens keep up the good work.
Posted May 03, 2011
sockii says:
I am 100% in support of gay marriage. Love between two consenting adults should be given equal rights and protection, regardless of the gender or sexual orientation of those two individuals.
Posted April 27, 2011
mvlaughslots says:
Yes! And reading those "12 Reasons" make me question how exactly can lawmakers and politicians feel like they are doing the right thing? Ugh it's so frustrating :(
Posted April 17, 2011
Con says:
As a brit, forgive my ignorance, but did your constitution not state Equal Rights for All People?
Posted April 10, 2011
costinget says:
It'is their choice and their brithright, no matter what others say.
Posted November 18, 2010
NanLT says:
I say yes. Two people who are willing to create a marriage together should be allowed that choice, whatever their gender.
And the argument that gay marriage would decrease the validity of my marriage to my husband is utterly stupid. The only people who can decrease the validity or sanctity of my marriage, are my husband and I.
Posted August 12, 2010
Tiff says:
your just saying no to gay marrage because your not used to it and thats not right, the only other real resson your not for it is because of the bible and sorry but the bible has absolutely no standing in American law. Freesom Of Religion
Posted May 20, 2010
Chazonator says:
As an openly gay man who's been with my partner for 17 years and have been raising two adopted, straight sons, I think same sex marriage is essential if we are to consider ourselves to be living in a civilized democracy. There are over 1000 legal state and Federal rights associated with the legal contract of marriage that are being denied to 10% of the population. This is unconstitutional and discriminatory. Learn more about my movement at www.chazonator.com
Posted January 21, 2010
Matt says:
Yes i Agree with it! as a gay teen, i think it's perfectly fine to get married if ur gay or lesbian. we live in a country called The United States of America. Therefore were all united and free. Which means everyone SHOULD have the right to marry anyone. For all the people who are against it, just imagine if gay marriage was normal. and Straight marriage was wrong. emagine that all the gays hated you because u were straight. and we agreed for you guys not to get married. wouldnt that make you upset!?!?!?! i just think that every person should be happy. thats all i have to say because i can go on and on and on
Posted December 06, 2009
harry perez says:
i say that the countionsin said that all that come to this county has the liberty and persiot of happyness
Posted October 28, 2009
RickBasset says:
Same sex marriage has been legal in all of Canada for a number of years and our society has "survived" just fine. People need to live and let live and stop trying to force their religious dogma onto others.
Posted September 07, 2009
chuck1776 says:
Im an older guy, Berkeley in the 60's, summer of love, Peoples Park, Vietman protests. Not comfortable with redefining ducks or coffee (hate those friggin "blends"), or marriage, for example.
It is a topic that inspires passion only in the very gay or the very right wing. The rest of us, it is a shrug. Why not Civil Union, I thought, with full legal equality? Why offend so many who regard it as a sacred relic?
But I have come around. I mean, the whole notion of "offending" in this age of WMD's, waterboarding, domestic spying, and Sara Palin is just plain moot. Furthermore, if gays want the opportunity to take their lovely relationship across the abyss and fling it into an institution with a 55% chance of failure, well, who am I to stop them?
Moreover, those prop 8 ads were scum. And the whole happiness thing, well if it makes them so happy...ok.
So go for it. But please, girls, I mean you gay couples, the ones with that TM Werner EST glazed raptureous look...please dial it back or get a room.
So yeah, it is a yes.
Posted April 18, 2009
sonny1979 says:
I have an uncle that was gay and they should have been able to get married. They were together for a long time. I think it would have made him happy.
Posted January 21, 2009
No way, Monkeybrain!
Cari_Kay says:
This isn't a no on same-sex marriage. This is a resounding NO! on being a flake and not showing up to work. Penalizing your boss and place of business for personal ideology is just a poor idea over all.
Posted December 03, 2008
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samZ
Jan 27, 2012 @ 2:28 am | delete
- This issue is probably one of the most complex concern that the government officials are dealing with. Anyone will sure having a hard time coming up with a solution for the issue. Not all will agree to one answer and that's just a reality. Improve your business status with low-cost marketing ideas Tampa Bay available today!
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greenlungsofpoland
Jan 25, 2012 @ 6:01 pm | delete
- The Way to adjust opinion is to be heard this is a huge topic i follow daily news in USA some huge changes over the water and guess what! "You cannot stop progress" (from Murial's Wedding) Love Life it's amazing what you can learn.. Why would you choose a single narrow minded life .. make friend's with a gay couple (your friends and neighbors already did) you'll be surprised!! and if your gay meet a cool straight couple there the best friends you'll ever make!!..
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sara
Jan 6, 2012 @ 4:56 am | delete
- Hi,
This is a really interesting lens. Glad to see some research is being done on this topic . Like a few of these people who comment here. Personally , I do not agreed with same sex marriage.
Thanks
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Ayesha
Dec 13, 2011 @ 10:40 pm | delete
- This issue is undeniably a big deal to a lot of couples. If sanctity would only be set aside then such marriage would not be anyone's concern.
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Ted
Nov 8, 2011 @ 9:06 pm | delete
- Gay marriage should be legalized in the United States. Gay couples are denied significant rights when they are not allowed to marry, and this results in injustices. The arguments against the legalization of same-sex marriage do not merit the legal support of the state, since the state's job is not to promote popular morality or opinion, but the rights of its citizens.
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James L.
Oct 27, 2011 @ 11:39 pm | delete
- Better hope that Dr. Ron Paul will win as president. He very much approves such issue.
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NYThroughTheLens
Jul 3, 2011 @ 2:52 pm | delete
- Awesome lens!!! Same sex marriage was just literally legalized in New York a week or so ago. Such a great feeling to know this state supports it now. I attended the Pride parade 2 days after the historic passing and the joy there was intense. Thank you for making such a great lens about this.
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James
Jun 13, 2011 @ 10:15 pm | delete
- The world seems not ready yet for this issue. It will remain moderated for a long time.
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