I am more disturbed

[chadfromdallas]

Originally posted by dmadman43
(and Anne Heche disproves the genetic theory)

I really, really hope your not refering to Actress Anne Heche.

 

[GaryAdams]

Looks to me like you are the only one calling others names - although I for one don't mind people calling me a liberal. There are much worse names to be called, as you no doubt are aware.

could you please show me where i called another poster a name?


oh wait i called people open-minded, is that what your talking about?


perhaps your talking about me using the word childish?

just to help you out, i wasnt singling anyone out,i was using it as a example of a behavoir.


feel free to get back to me when you find a place where i called someone a name.

 

[dmadman43]

Originally posted by chadfromdallas
I really, really hope your not refering to Actress Anne Heche.

yes, I am. She chose to be in a gay relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, then, if I'm not mistaken, she chose to go straight. There are many other examples as well. All you need it one to disprove the genetic theory.

No matter how hard Michael Jackson tries, he will always be black. Either you are gay by birth or you aren't. No choosing allowed. Once you "choose" you call into question the genetic theory.

 

[chadfromdallas]

Originally posted by dmadman43
yes, I am. She chose to be in a gay relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, then, if I'm not mistaken, she chose to go straight. There are many other examples as well. All you need it one to disprove the genetic theory.

No matter how hard Michael Jackson tries, he will always be black. Either you are gay by birth or you aren't. No choosing allowed. Once you "choose" you call into question the genetic theory.

Im afraid its a bit more complicated than that my friend.
Research the topic, as the genetic link is being researched still and has not been proven to be wrong.

 

[GaryAdams]

They think its a "threat" to the sanctity of marriage.

so just what are you saying chad?

do gay couples need validation from others?

have you ever been in love?did you need someone else to approve of it?

help me out here, just what are you saying?


why dont you just get down to the point and say its all about the benefits?

i mean really if its just about validation or approvel from others is it really that important?

its a shame that someone would need a privilage to make themselfs feel better.

Im afraid its a bit more complicated than that my friend.Research the topic, as the genetic link is being researched still and has not been proven to be wrong.

well has it been proven to be right?

 

[chadfromdallas]

Originally posted by GaryAdams
so just what are you saying chad?

do gay couples need validation from others?

have you ever been in love?did you need someone else to approve of it?

help me out here, just what are you saying?

Think: Why did you/a friend of yours get married.

This will lead to the answer you seek.

well has it been proven to be right?

In the process of. Get out there and read some literature on it.

 

[Dakota_Lynn]

Well, as a lesbian, I'm deeply saddened by this.

Georgia 77/23
Kentucky 75/25
Michigan 59/41
Mississippi 86/14
Montana 66/34
North Dakota 73/27
Ohio 62/38
Oklahoma 76/24
Oregon 57/43
Utah 65/35

Somebody who supports these measures tell me, please, how I'm going to damage YOUR marriage if I were to get married to my partner? I just don't get it. What does it matter to you? I just don't understand. I don't care what you do...why are you so worried about my business?

I just outed myself on the DIS board.

 

[sha_lyn]

I have very little doubt that the admentment in GA will be thrown out. On the ballot they did not include the entire admendment, thus leaving out that they wouldn't honor marriages or domestic partnerships from other states. It really shocks me that such a high % voted yes on it.

I just outed myself on the DIS board.

I don't see a standing ovation smilie so heres a cheering one for you

 

[ripleysmom]

"why does someone need validation? what does that validation really give them?if they are really in love why do they need someone else to approve of it?"

You do realize that same-sex marriage has little to do with validation and everything to do with conferring legal status of "spouse" or partner and all that that entails.

Right now there is no guarantee of legal protections if a partner dies. Even if there are legal agreements in place, these can be struck down. Couples who have been together for 50 yrs can still find joint assets being withheld from them if they get in front of the wrong judge. A person whose partner dies could find that their child will taken from the only home it has ever known because they have no legal standing.

Some of the amendments that were passed also included wording prohibiting even a civil union which means that there will be no legal recognition for homosexuals. I'm glad you're happy but I am entitled to feel sad for a discriminated class of people.

 

[ripleysmom]

Oh and I think it is very cool Dakota_Lynn. You go girl!!

 

[PolyConFan]

The only time the left is open-minded is when you agree with them. They and their open-mindedness are frauds.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I am glad you are so wise. Give me a break. Your attacks are

 

[PolyConFan]

no attacks, just pointing out the facts...something you leftistist hate to deal with.

 

[Laura]

It's very sad that so many people think gay marriage is so terrible.

 

[tidoublegger]

Originally posted by DisMN
We live in a country where people voted for a president based on his percieved "moral" values, not the issues. Yep.

Terrible...

 

[snarfer1]

Originally posted by Dakota_Lynn
Well, as a lesbian, I'm deeply saddened by this.

Georgia 77/23
Kentucky 75/25
Michigan 59/41
Mississippi 86/14
Montana 66/34
North Dakota 73/27
Ohio 62/38
Oklahoma 76/24
Oregon 57/43
Utah 65/35

Somebody who supports these measures tell me, please, how I'm going to damage YOUR marriage if I were to get married to my partner? I just don't get it. What does it matter to you? I just don't understand. I don't care what you do...why are you so worried about my business?

I just outed myself on the DIS board.

Welcome into the light!

Speaking only for myself, I don't want to see tradition changed. It is that simple for me. I fully support civil unions with all tax, insurance and benefit rights. Just don't redefine something to give a sense of history or legitimacy. I don't think a person should be able to marry their car/horse/dog either. And I believe that by changing the definition of marriage, a probable slippery-slope will be created, and these types of 'marriages' will soon follow.

Now having said all that, I do not support discrimination in any form. So come live next door to my and my family with your life partner. Work where you wish, enjoy all the rights and privaleges you HAVE, don't rewrite history for what IMO seems like a 'feel good fuzzy' for you. Please, I'm not trying to attack or flame, I'm trying to honestly and openly answer your question with the respect it deserves, especially in light of your outcomming!

-Tony

 

[chadfromdallas]

Originally posted by snarfer1
And I believe that by changing the definition of marriage, a probable slippery-slope will be created, and these types of 'marriages' will soon follow.

 

[disneyjunkie]

Originally posted by snarfer1
Welcome into the light!

Speaking only for myself, I don't want to see tradition changed. It is that simple for me. I fully support civil unions with all tax, insurance and benefit rights. Just don't redefine something to give a sense of history or legitimacy. I don't think a person should be able to marry their car/horse/dog either. And I believe that by changing the definition of marriage, a probable slippery-slope will be created, and these types of 'marriages' will soon follow.

Now having said all that, I do not support discrimination in any form. So come live next door to my and my family with your life partner. Work where you wish, enjoy all the rights and privaleges you HAVE, don't rewrite history for what IMO seems like a 'feel good fuzzy' for you. Please, I'm not trying to attack or flame, I'm trying to honestly and openly answer your question with the respect it deserves, especially in light of your outcomming!

-Tony

What impact does a gay marrigae have on you? Why do you care who someone decides to marry?

In my opinion saying a gay couple can't marry is no different than saying a black person can't marry a white person.

 

[ripleysmom]

I find it extraordinary that it always the "haves" who look at the "have nots" and tell them that they should be happy to be allowed to exist next to them.

Tony, so tell me....is your marriage only about "feel good fuzzies"?

 

[Chattyaholic]

This proposal was on the ballot here in Michigan, and I voted in favor of it. If gay people want to "be" together, fine. But I want "marriage" to stay between "one man and one woman." It looks like the proposal is passing, so obviously the majority of the people feel the same way.