They say ignorance is bliss but when it comes to these backwards conservitives I think it's contagious!!!!!

God made man and womanto be together not two of the same sex. Two men or two women together is not right in the eyes of the Lord and anyone who has a true relationship with Christ knows this!!!!!!!!!!

There are five countries in the world that have legalized homosexual marriage. All of these countries are functioning as well as ever. Legalizing gay marriage does not bring about a breakdown in the social order. If anything, it reinforces the social order by giving more people a stake in it. By acknowledging that gay people and their relationships have a right to exist, you increase the number of happy and productive citizens, surely a good thing?

I agree people should be permitted to get married and share a life together regardless if gay, straight, or lesbian.  If you truly love someone and they love you back, then why not.  I was just told a few days ago that some people in the religious feild perform gay and lesbian marriages in private and legal everywhere.  So it should be permitted legally !!

OMG im only 15, but i think that is sooooo true, gay or straight, no matter what your sexuallity is, you should be aloud to get married.

It's the 21st century and times have changed. If a person is willing to die for their country, then why shouldn't that country let that person do what they want to do? If a boy likes fishy and camping why shouldn't he be a boy scout?! You don't choose who you love, it just happens. Life is too short to worry about what people think of you and you shouldn't be dictated by them. Some of my closest friends, myself included, are either bisexual or homosexual. You can't go your entire life lieing to yourself and pretending to be someone your not. People need to stop being afraid of things that they don't understand and see that there is always two sides to be seen.

 I totally agree, it doesn't matter if you're gay or straight, if you want to get married, then you should be allowed to, gay people and straight people are no different, so why are they treated so differently?

I believe that as long as any married couple could contribute progress in their community , same sex marrige would not be a problem, and besides, its love!

I'm not a homosexual, nor do I even know any homosexuals.  However, I honestly think that this poor group of people is suffering the worst discrimination in America since the Southern African Americans.  Why the hell does anyone even care? It's not like these people are having sex in the middle of the street or flaunting there sexuality in the face of the fat, white guys in charge.  It seems to me like the incomparable Ms. Rosa Parks and Dr. King have already fought this fight.....and won.  Good luck with this my homosexual friends and don't stop fighting.  You will win in time.

I believe that people should be free to do whatever they want to do and no one has the right to tell them they can not. We live in America a land that should stand for freedom. Whatever happens in someone's private household is their own business. It is not like they are asking you to participate in what they are doing, they just want to be free to live a normal life with the person they love.

 I just don't understand what the big deal is with same sex marriage. I believe if you truly love some one and want to marry them you should be able to, no matter if the are the same sex or not!

ahhmmm..?? para sakin kahit cno puwede,e... kasi buhay nila yan at di natin puwede pakialaman..?hehehehe importante lang talaga ay masaya ka sa taong pinili mo....^_^

Puwede ba tayo mag speak ng tagalog dito..??^_^hehehehe sory ha..?? naka2intindi ako ng English kaya lang di ako magaling magspeak.... Ganito po talaga ako,bahala kayo kung ano gusto niyo isipin sakin basta magspeak ako ng tagalog dito ha?^_^

I'm straight and i coulod not even imagine someone trying to tell me that my boyfriend and i couldn't get married for something stupid like......we wear glasses! I agree about the word marriage, but it is such a widely reconized term that i think some people still might take offense to changing the word marriage! You understand what i am trying to say? Not sure if i got the wording right?

im highly against homosexuals getting married & the transgenders to me is a few people wanting specialized rights for a very small portion of the population. i think being gay or lesbian is a crim against nature & man & same sex intercorse should demed as illegal & be punishable by death.

It really comes down to what the public will allow doesn't it. I have a relative who was married at 15 because her boyfriend was going off to Korea. What an uproar that would cause today. They are married over 50 years. This union seems more natural than same sex unions, but it's the public finds it unacceptable.

I am completely against gays getting married...people say "Oh, it doesn't matter who wants to marry who as long as they're happy!" Yeah and later on some 70 year old is going to want to marry a 12 year old and well what then....Or some man is going to want to marry 4 women, what then...should we allow this...NO WAY!!! Marriage is strictly for 1man and 1woman.

I think if you are lucky enough to fall in love and have that love returned, that in itself is a miracle... In my opinion marriage should be for everyone and anyone who has that love and commitment. I can't understand how in this day and age anyone needs 'permission' to be in love....and get married. I believe we are ALL "EQUAL" and should be treated that way. Life's too short and there are other things going on in this world that need to be taken care of. I just don't get the big problem here, it's insane that we even have to discuss it as far as I'm concerned.

You are so right. I'm quite young and I love talking about polotics and stuff. I love learning about the world around us. And yes, if people are happy, and wanting to marry who they choose, then they should do so. Marriage is a serious thing... the couple should be happy no matter what they are. Thanks Ruth xX Contact me on ruth_gillett@ntlwold.co.uk

I don't care what you call it. For it is about the breaks that two married people get. Marriage is just a word so people need to get over that and stop projecting their values on other people. Love is love and it shouldn't make a difference if it is two men, or two woman. It's all about love and wanting to pledge that love to the other person. I believe if you don't like it then to bad, it's not going to effect you. We need to grow up and treat each other better. This is a religious term? Well I guess it could be but who is to say what religion is right and which one is wrong. That would open up a whole new debate. Peace and pass on some understanding and love today. You might be surprised what you get in return.

I think all people do have the right to marry. I never looked at the word marriage as a religious word. You can call it what you want...civil union or marriage. All couples deserve to be recognized by and receive the same benefits from their local and federal government.

Marriage leads to family. Family is all about growing up kids, by parents example. That’s my opinion on the subject :)

This is an interesting and very complex area. I have widely mixed emotions about it. A lot of good points have been raised. From what I've read and understand, I don't think someone can be trained, religiously or otherwise to change their persuasion. It throws me that people believe that. Independent of what I believe, I don't think 'God created X' is a justification for X; God created people who murder, that doesn't justify murder. I'm not making a statement about homosexuality, just suggesting that perhaps that's not a valid argument. For me, the key is that most religions that I'm aware of that are concerned about the role of marriage also have as a primary principle that judgement is God's responsibility, not ours. Where does that leave us in this? Dunno.

There are many reasons offered for opposing gay marriages. Some are based on the assumption that gays have a choice in who they can feel attracted to, and the reality is quite different. Many people actually believe that gays could simply choose to be heterosexual. For some it is religious- Gay relatioinships are immoral say's the Bible. What about freedom of religion that is implied in the founding fathers statements that no one has the right to impose rules on anyone else simply because of something they percieve to be a moral judgement. We have all heard that marrriages are for Procreation. Well, many can't and don't want kids. Some are child molesters, or killers or convicted criminals who are allowed to marry. You would rather have this than a Gay marriage? Marriage is an institution between a man and a women. I have heard that. How about a 'Union' between Gay's. Nothing wrong with that. It is not religous. LIke living with someone over 7 years and says I get half when they break up. Squatting rights. Sometimes you have to walk before you run. I have heard Gay marriage threatens the 'Institution" of marriage by making it a public and acceptable behavior for kids. We tell them marriage is too and they end up in divorce 50% of the time. If you are very religious it will be hard to accept Gay marriage. Look at the Catholic faith with all the gay issues that have come to the surface. Many which have been hidden for years. Governmental funding of marrriage benefits would put the government in bankrupcy. Not like they are all ready doing a fine job on their own. Governement say with the rush of benefit claims with all the new marriages there would be no funds to support it. The health care industry would also be hit. The huge deluge of Gay marriages would but a burden on tax income and heathcare benefits. And there are more....But the bottom line is Gay's should have the right to marry.