Gay Marriage Debate - Las Cruces, NM

polgara wrote:

heres some food for thought......
I am straight and I am married. Does that effect anyone? does anyone give a damn? probably not.
Is my being married effecting YOUR marriage? probably not.
I have health insurance that I pay for out of my paycheck. Is this in anyway,shape or form, affecting your health care? nope, nada
Do I have a right to my own religious beliefs? yep
Soo... If I was gay...why would any of those answers change?
Why is being gay and wanting to be with someone and taking them as your legal mate such a threat to anyone? If you say, because it damages the sanctity of marriage..how? how does someone else's marriage effect yours? unless you or your spouse are cheating with another, or you or your spouse abuse each other,THAT damages the sanctity of marriage.
If you say..god is against it. Well isnt that up to the person and their god? Would you like someone telling you what you could and couldnt believe in?
If you say,,well, my taxes will go up to pay for their health care. really? Did you know, there are more STRAIGHT people on welfare that get medicare then there are gays? mostly single women and children.
If you say..well, I think its disgusting. now no one said you had to watch or participate. Do you want people to judge YOU on what goes on behind YOUR bedroom door?
ok..heres one ... you say gays shouldnt be allowed to adopt children, because they would confuse the child and make them gay. Really? then how come most gays come from two parents that are straight?
AND you say being gay is a choice? Did YOU choose to be straight? and why would anyone choose a lifestyle that is so feared, hated, people have been killed over?
I am straight. I am married. I am the mom of 6 kids. one of which is gay.

Singer wrote:

Despite the fact that I know many people in the gay and lesbian community, and despite the fact that I am close friends with some gays and lesbians, I am opposed to same-sex marriage. When asked why, I have to say that homosexual relationships are wrong. There is no rhyme or reason to homosexual relationships, and it is wrong-plain and simple. I feel for your frustration and anger, I truly do. I am a romantic to the center of my being, but I have to draw a line somewhere. Homosexuality is wrong.

Missions wrote:

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So, why are you calling that person brainwashed? Is it just because he/she is voicing their opinion that contradicts yours? There are millions of people who have the same convictions against "gay" marriage backed with a legitimate basis. Who are you to say that any of them are brainwashed? Doesn't that make *you* judgmental??
Homosexuals are all about accusing anyone who opposes their views as being hateful, judgmental, bigoted, etc, etc, etc. So, they cry for discrimination laws to punish anyone, even for religious reasons, that doesn't agree with their vile lifestyle. They force public schools to produce curriculum that teaches small kids that homosexual love is natural and good, when there's no proof of either. They're all about equality...as long as you agree with them.

Missions wrote:

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If a law allows them to marry...so be it. The big issue is the fact that if you're not with them, or agree with their lifestyle then you're forced to do things that go against your convictions. For example, a homeowner (female) rented out a room inside her home. She received an application from two homosexual men that wanted to rent it. She didn't feel comfortable renting it out to them, because their lifestyle went against her belief...her convictions, so she denied their application...she made the unfortunate mistake of telling them why. The two homosexuals decided to sue her for discrimination...they won. In states that allow same-sex marriage, preachers/priests/pastors will be mandated by law to perform marriage ceremonies for homosexuals, even if it goes against their beliefs. Religious private schools are also being challenged. Homosexual students attend *religious* schools knowing full well what their policies/beliefs are concerning homosexuality, yet they feel the need to attempt to force these schools (thru lawsuits) to change...a complete disregard to every other student that is paying/attending.
These types of problems are happening thru-out the Country.
The issue is that it's either their way, or no way. Where's the equality in that? Who says others can't disagree with that lifestyle? Where's the proof that it's a good, or natural lifestyle? Who has the right to say that just because someone gets their belief from the bible, for instance, it's not a good enough reason to be against it?
Btw, after all the countless years of research and study, there is still no proof that homosexuality is natural, or inborn.