Well I think I'd better make another post about this here, instead of hijacking my own comment box. because obviously this is something that I feel very strongly about.
Dr. D. you made the point that
Looking at marriage, it is a bond recognized by the church that is legal between a man and a woman.
I personally don't care if it's recognized by the church, because (as this post points out), there is supposed to be separation of church and state here...I would however like for it to be recognized as legal by the 'state' (or country as the case may be) I don't think it's fair for it to be legal in some areas, but not in others, such as is pointed out in This case (and the final decision on that can be read HERE) IMHO that's just not right, that would NEVER have happened if the 2 parties involved had been of the opposite sex!
Now for the 'choosing' part :smile
I have said this before, although I don't think it was here on my blog.
The only "choice" for me, was the one to stop lying to everyone else, including myself, and admit how I really felt. If it was truly a 'choice' I don't think anyone would choose to belong to a group of people who are criticized, looked down upon, discriminated against on a routine basis, and not to mention in some peoples eyes, an 'abomination'...I'm pretty certain no one would ever 'choose' to be viewed or treated that way...
but that's just my opinion, I could be wrong :smile
Food for thought, but, I have to say this ~ as wrong as this is ~ a convicted serial killer can get married in prison with our tax dollars, yet, because you choose to love someone of the same sex and want to marry you unable too as of date ~ change comes with a price as well as time.....T the time will come and no matter if it is considered leagl or not, whenever you and L exchange your vows I'll be there with bells on.......always know that!!!!
Red Eagle. I hope I haven't offended you. That was not my intention at all. I will be back later to comment further....work calls.
:rofl
Dr. D, it takes SO much more than that to offend me!! I was simply trying to state my position in the matter was all...and it got to be to big for just a comment so I decided to post it :smile
no offense taken whatsoever
I fail to see how anyone is harmed by same sex marriage other than the stupid and closed minded.
I also fail to see why I am running around pointing out the obvious today. Excuse me, it must be hormonal or something. ;)
OK Red Eagle, I have only just had the time to read your links regarding this Texas/Virginia divorce. You are correct, I am sure that there would have been no problem with the case if the partners in question were male and female.I am no lawyer, and further I do not know much about US Law. But, are there not other laws that have nothing to do with marriage/divorce that vary from State to State? Please enlighten me (and I am not trying to say that this is right or wrong either.)What I may add is that I suspect that in time, situations like this will eventually change, as there will be people who will lobby for the rights of same sex couples and their wishes to express love, and marry each other. Bear in mind, we live in a world where people tend to dislike change and situations that can be construed as 'different'. Please do not feel that I am saying that this is right either.Finally, you made reference to the 'choice' of a gay lifestyle. I thought I had indicated that for people who live this way, it may really not be a choice as such, but perhaps just what they feel is comfortable or 'right' for them. Who someone finds as a mate/wife/husband/partner...is just what you find along the journey of this thing called life. And yes, I agree that people do not necessarily choose to live their lives in situtions that are likeley to result in discrimination from others. To be on the receiving end of discrimination is hurtful, whether it be due to one's gender, skin colour, country, religion, class or creed. Anyhow, enough of me. Cool vibes.
Dr. D., I know there are other laws that vary from state to state here, but the point I was making was that if you are a male/female couple, and decide to get married, it doesn't matter what state you live in, every other state here will recognize that as a legal marriage.
I hope someday it does become legal, however I'm not a patient person *g*
I didn't think you meant anything bad by the use of the word 'choice'...but some people think that it is a choice, and while I can only speak for myself here, I don't (personally) feel that way.
Was only trying to educate *s* not offend
T and patient in the same sentence regardless the use of the word patient is nothing short of comical LMAO ~ sorry couldn't resist......
Sounds like it's time to move to a more open-minded State.
(Not that I can think of any at this moment...) But like Faith said, who's being harmed in this?