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My sexual orientation and my positions on gay rights
Ellemeno:
You've got a lively little thread going here, Wayne.
:)
David In Indy:
--- Quote from: letxa2000 on September 22, 2008, 11:24:30 pm ---I take offense at what I consider to be extreme arrogance of those in the gay community that presume to tell society that we must change our traditional definition and understanding of a traditional institution such as marriage just because they've decided to become vocal. From an issue of rights in our country I understand the arguments and it's why I'm willing to go with the idea of civil unions which would extend all the same rights as are granted to married couples. But just as I can acknowledge the arguments that gays want the same rights as married couples and I might need to bend my own beliefs to accept that my government will recognize these relationships when I might not agree that it should, gays should understand that that is a big concession in and of itself for a lot of people and that, perhaps, gays need to acknowledge a traditional definition of marriage.
This mostly needs to be a matter of give and take by both sides. Again, it's the height of arrogance to think that you'll automatically get what you want just because you want it really bad. I think traditional conservatives can give a little by agreeing to the concept of civil unions and gays can give a little by agreeing to let conservatives "keep" their definition of marriage.
And change for change's sake doesn't seem to be a compelling reason to me either.
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What do you mean by "we"? Who is "we"? Who is "society"? The last time I checked I was a member of society too.
By the way I'm a proud gay man. ;)
And we're being "arrogant" simply because we're asking to be recognized and treated equally? That's rich. :(
Berit:
--- Quote from: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 09:28:02 pm ---
I don't want to intentionally offend anyone. I want what my parents have. They have been married for over 40 years, and my mother has said to me, "I want to dance at your WEDDING, not your 'civil union'."
I want to know how my wedding would affect straight weddings/couples.
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I also want to dance at your wedding :laugh: :laugh: if you just invite me I'll be there.....
I am a straight woman who think's that equality includes the right to marry, regardless of gender. My marriage wows won't be less worth if same sexed couples also have the right to marry.
Society changes, has always done so and will always do so. Thank God for that.
So just post the invitation, I'll be there...... 8) ;D :laugh: :-*.....with gift, nice speech, champagne and the lot
Berit
CellarDweller:
Shakesthecoffecan:
Good lord, this thread has grown like wildfire.
I am a gay man, I am in favor of equal rights for all people. Women and gays should not be descriminated against in any way. I am in favor of gay marriage, full marriage, I do not accept domestic partnership.
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