Same Sex Marriages.

[gynn]

Interesting that a US Republican senator, previously vehemently opposed to same sex marriage, has now changed his tune because his son is gay.

BBC News - US Republican Senator Rob Portman favours gay unions

Maybe it should be an unwritten law that the only people to be taken seriously in a debate about the evils of same sex marriage should be those who can provide written proof that they or one of their offspring is gay, and STILL they think same sex marriage is wrong.

It might redress the balance a bit!

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by gynn

Interesting that a US Republican senator, previously vehemently opposed to same sex marriage, has now changed his tune because his son is gay.

BBC News - US Republican Senator Rob Portman favours gay unions

Maybe it should be an unwritten law that the only people to be taken seriously in a debate about the evils of same sex marriage should be those who can provide written proof that they or one of their offspring is gay, and STILL they think same sex marriage is wrong.

It might redress the balance a bit!

You must have enjoyed that Story gynn you've posted it twice with a slight addenda

[Margaret Pilkington]

Just because everyone is doing something does not make it right.
Just because everyone believes in something...doesn't make that right either.

I would not care who in my family was homosexual.....I still would not be in favour of same sex marriage.

[annesingleton]

Why does it matter what sex they are if two people love each other and want to spend their lives together? Far better to have a healthy same sex relationship than an unhealthy heterosexual one, I really don't understand what the fuss is about? I haven't trawled through all the previous comments just some of them,but really why does it matter?

[Eric]

Originally Posted by annesingleton

Why does it matter what sex they are if two people love each other and want to spend their lives together? Far better to have a healthy same sex relationship than an unhealthy heterosexual one, I really don't understand what the fuss is about? I haven't trawled through all the previous comments just some of them,but really why does it matter?

It don't matter a hill of beans.

[Margaret Pilkington]

I couldn't give a flying fig what people get up to in the privacy of their own home...and I am not against same sex relationships........but marriage is between a man and a woman.
Anne if you are going to comment, and make that comment relevant then just to read a couple of posts will give you no real idea of what has gone before.
It is about same sex marriage. It wasn't about unhealthy heterosexual relationships.

[Eric]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

...but marriage is between a man and a woman.

What! And who decided this? The politicians you don't trust? Or the God you don't believe in? How about "marriage is a union between two idiots who haven't noticed the divorce statistics?" Or the Islamic version: "Marriage is a union between a man and a sub-human punching bag"?

[Margaret Pilkington]

No...politics has no place inside religion....and religious leaders should also not meddle in political affairs.
You ask who decided this.......well, if you believe in him...God did.

I know it is not seen as politically correct to voice these opinions......but there are a lot of people who pay lip service to one thing and believe something else....because they don't want to speak out for fear of being branded homophobic.
Stick a label on someone for their views and you immediately stifle any debate.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Eric, the divorce statistics are going down...for the simple reason that many people do not bother to get married in the first place.
As for my spiritual beliefs......I'm not sure I have shared them on here...my political beliefs....are there for all to see. I do not trust politicians. This isn't likely to change any time soon.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by annesingleton

Why does it matter what sex they are if two people love each other and want to spend their lives together? Far better to have a healthy same sex relationship than an unhealthy heterosexual one, I really don't understand what the fuss is about? I haven't trawled through all the previous comments just some of them,but really why does it matter?

Certainly doesn't matter to me Anne I've always been a live and let live person

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Eric

What! And who decided this? The politicians you don't trust? Or the God you don't believe in? How about "marriage is a union between two idiots who haven't noticed the divorce statistics?" Or the Islamic version: "Marriage is a union between a man and a sub-human punching bag"?

its the way you tell um Eric a sub-human punching bag

[tommiasfc]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

No...politics has no place inside religion....and religious leaders should also not meddle in political affairs.
You ask who decided this.......well, if you believe in him...God did.

So who in your eyes decides it?????

[Margaret Pilkington]

I think I have answered that question.

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by annesingleton

Why does it matter what sex they are if two people love each other and want to spend their lives together? Far better to have a healthy same sex relationship than an unhealthy heterosexual one, I really don't understand what the fuss is about? I haven't trawled through all the previous comments just some of them,but really why does it matter?

That's just it, the issue isn't about the relationship it's about the governments insistence about it being a marriage. For me I really couldn't care less who does what to who, what, where or when.

What I do find offensive is a government & certain groups demanding & insisting that I accept their ways on an even footing. Why should I ? I'm prepared to let people go about their lives as they choose so long as I can have the same freedoms, it's the individuals choice, but being forced to accept a situation gives rise to resentment which then furthers intolerance.

On top of that there are far more pressing issues affecting the populace. Now if only the government would attempt to resolve these concerns with a modicum of the ardour they've pursued this insignificance, well, we'd probably have full employment, secured borders & a booming economy.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Well said. My sentiments entirely.