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Think before you hate
05.18.04 (8:21 am)   [edit]
"Now by the power vested in me by the state of Massachusetts as a justice of the peace, and most of all by the power of your own love, I now pronounce you married under the laws of Massachusetts," said Margaret Drury, a city clerk. "You may seal this marriage with a kiss." The couple embraced.”

It’s an emotive subject. Should marriage be kept as a heterosexual institution? Whether you agree with same sex marriage or not it looks like its here, and here to stay. What I don’t understand is why people who are not affected by this become so passionate in their condemnation. If two men or two women choose to marry it concerns them and them alone. Yes make your opinions heard, it’s your right, but the hatred I’m hearing over this is so sad. I personally think marriage should remain a heterosexual institution, but more strongly I think all people should have the choice to marry their partner.

Here in Spain we have that choice. Ex “m-bloggers” will know that last summer my partner and I became a legal couple. We’re not married. By becoming a “pareja de hecho” it gave us all the same legal rights that married couples enjoy. There was no ceremony, it’s purely a legal document which gives us legal equality. Most gay people I’ve spoken to about this want nothing more than choice and legal/financial security.

I say “Good Luck” to all those couples in Massachusetts (or wherever else). If anybody is lucky enough to find a person they want to spend the rest of their life with let them choose how.



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posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 05.18.04 (10:02 am)

To me, marriage is a union between two people who love each other; I don't think sexual "preference" (I use it loosely because I don't think it's a choice) matters when it comes to marriage. I don't understand why it'd be wrong to be with someone of the same sex.



posted by: fotocali (reply)
post date: 05.18.04 (12:50 pm)

Which are you in the foto? The tall Spanish looking guy, or the shorter swarthy one who could probably be Italian and with muscular legs?



posted by: lynne (reply)
post date: 05.18.04 (1:26 pm)

Haha. When I was young, I remember asking my mother if Bert and Ernie were married or brothers. She just didnt know. ;) I think my question has been answered.



posted by: SnowbirdArts (reply)
post date: 05.18.04 (7:04 pm)

well, heck, there goes my big crush on the avatar pic of yours! another straight girl out in the cold again!

=8-)

Linda



posted by: Andaloo (reply)
post date: 05.18.04 (9:33 pm)

Reply to: fotocali
I have the sophistication of the Cookie Monster and the legs of Big Bird :(



posted by: Andaloo (reply)
post date: 05.18.04 (9:36 pm)

Reply to: SnowbirdArts
Yup, the truth is I AM Ernie. Shall I change my profile pic?



posted by: ReBorn (reply)
post date: 05.21.04 (4:44 pm)

I always thought marriage is about committment and devotion and then somewhere down the list the element of sex...
I agree with you all the way, besides, if a gay couple want to stop having sex, what better way then to get married lol



posted by: billybobnob (reply)
post date: 06.01.04 (1:43 pm)

From a secular point of view i agree wholeheartedly with you.
gay couples deserve the same rights as hetro couples.
however,a christian marriage is a union between male and female,
a bond that is theocratically ordained and is not for same sex couples.
God did give you free will to choose
your own path,i have no problem with the choices made by other people as long as it does not encroach upon myself.
SO good will to you andaloo,hope your union is a success.





posted by: Andaloo (reply)
post date: 06.01.04 (11:23 pm)

Reply to: billybobnob

Aww thanks Billybobnob.
If you mean we have choice about our sexuality I don’t agree. I think sexuality is inherent. My sexuality is as “normal” to me as yours is to you.
As for Christian marriage, I agree it should be kept as a heterosexual institution. I personally don’t understand why some gay couples feel the need to emulate straight couples. As long as we have the same legal rights within a partnership I don’t see the point in gay marriage. We’re different, equal but different. I like that and think the differences should be celebrated and not hidden.




posted by: billybobnob (reply)
post date: 06.03.04 (3:47 pm)

Reply to: Andaloo
The issue of sexuality is often a bone of contention,i am not an authority on this issue and would not presume i was normal and you were not.
The free will i referred to was of a
general reference,CHOICE to do what we see is right for us not what others think we should conform to.




posted by: billybobnob (reply)
post date: 06.03.04 (3:48 pm)

Reply to: billybobnob
hope that makes sense mate



posted by: Andaloo (reply)
post date: 06.03.04 (9:48 pm)

Reply to: billybobnob
Perfect sense.

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