Do you believe in same sex marriage?

personally, I'm against the concept of same sex marriage, but the government or anyone shouldn't force anyone to ban same sex marriage. if anyone's against marrying someone of the same sex, then they shouldn't marry someone of the same sex. it's that simple. I'm not gay, but I don't care either. because it's not like I have to marry a gay or anything.

if you don't like gay marriage, then don't marry a gay. everyone should have their own feelings about it. if a gay guy has reason to fall in love with someone of the same sex, so be it. I don't care. I don't are if their 'souls have to be saved because the bible says so', because they're in love. I don't care about gay marriage, because I'm not gay. anyone who is straight shouldn't care about gay marriage in the first place because it's not like they're being forced to marry a gay.

So I voted C.

I really don't care, but it's unfair that they cannot get married in so many states.

Same sex marriage neither bothers nor affects me so knock yourself out I guess...I'm not passionate either way on the issue because I'm not gay or extremely traditional.

do what you want

I personally am deeply divided and conflicted on this issue.

The easy answer is to say I don't believe same sex marriage should be allowed because I find it morally wrong. Yet, a committed married couple is much better than a couple that is not committed and is just sleeping around or treating relationships and sex lightly. Prior to the AIDS epidemic bath houses and having numerous partners was quite common among the gay male population. This is one of the reasons why AIDS was first discovered and so fast spreading within the gay male population. However, it is my impression that things have changed to a greater or lesser degree in the gay community with more and more individuals committing to more monogamous relationships. Now, does that make homosexuality right for me, no, but it is better than promiscuity.

Now for other issues that I find important, I believe in equality and equal rights. I also believe in the proper use of choice and self-control. I also believe that many (most?) of the gay population are gay by nature and not by choice. Among some friends of mine I know that if it was simply a choice they would choose to be straight because that would be so much easier socially, and from the perspective of their own personal religious and moral beliefs. So there is the paradox for me--I think homosexual actions are wrong, but having homosexual preferences is beyond the realm of choice for many people. So do you fault them for the way they are by nature? Do you condone something you feel is morally wrong because they didn't choose it? Can you justify denying them the opportunity to have a loving romantic relationship because they would find such a relationship to be difficult and awkward with the opposite sex?

Well, like I said, I am conflicted. One thing I am not conflicted about though, is that homosexual or heterosexual, promiscuity and sex with multiple partners is not okay. If a homosexual person elects to live in a homosexual relationship, let him or her treat it with the same respect that should be expected from a heterosexual person.

I'm sorry but I don't belive in that, for me its bull

In my personal opinion, as how I've dictated my love life so far, it doesn't matter what someone looks like, including gender, as long as they love you and share a connection.

And that's it.

It isn't my place to object should two people, of any description, choose to enter into a contract before man, vowing themselves to each other in whatever capacity brings them comfort. However, as a Christian, I.couldn't support a church-sponsored "marriage" of this sort, as the Bible speaks so plainly against it. While I would vote against the legalization of same-sex marriage, I do this only in deference to my own beliefs, and not from any malicious motivation. I'm a lover of people, not a hater of same. All the best.

The acceptance of same sex marriage indicates an acceptance of homosexuality and there are large numbers of people out there who are not ready for this.

We also have to consider the reasons behind gay couples wanting to get married. I believe it comes down to a legal issue more than an issue of love. Married partners are extended certain benefits under the law moreso than unmarried ones...for example, beneficiaries of insurances or being covered under employment benefits such as health and dental. OR, are gay couples just wanting to make noise about not being allowed to marry.

Personally, I'm ok with it because it is the right thing to do, just don't throw it in my face because my Catholic and heterosexual upbringing can still surface and make me go ewwww.

Marrying someone is about love. It doesn't matter if they're of the same sex. And no religion, or government should have so much power that they can say who you can, or can't love. They restrict benefits to worthy people just because they think it's wrong, or a taboo.

really I'm not for gay marriage and yes I know some gays that would be better couples than some straights but really I grew up in a traditional family I have traditional views. I feel that marriage is for between a man and a woman. don't get me wrong if your gay then have fun I know and have many gay friends I just don't feel that they should be married.. but that's my view and I know that other people have different views

Personally, I am mostly apathetic to marriage. Be it same sex or not. I do support love, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual identity, ect. It is my opinion, that if two people are in a long term committed relationship, they should be able to have a legal union if they chose to.

Of course it should be legal.. =) I live in Norway and it's legal here so, yeah.. I'm bisexual so me and my girlfriend celebrated the whole night when it was legalized!

Lameroo, lameroo, why you gotta block people who think differently than you?

Re. your update--young children are very impressionable and it is highly probable that your nephew's comments reflect the things you have told him and your expressed attitudes on the subject. It is precisely this phenomenon of inculcating in our children the idea that homosexuality is simply a less common but nonetheless natural and morally acceptable practice that makes the majority of heterosexual individuals with traditional moral values cringe at your arguments. It may be natural, but it is nonetheless deviant even from a purely biological/evolutionary standpoint, and I really don' t want it being normalized for my children's generation.

can I ask you without sounding rude. I've always wondered like do you not find men attractive or what is it? and do you and your partner check out chicks together. I've always thought it would be easy being a lesbian because you couldn't get jelous of your partner checking out other people because it's the same sex that you check out.

you don't have to answer if you don't want. I've just always wondered :)

love is love. you just have to accept people for who they are are don't judge them.

Ok here we go, so peope want to call names on here like kids huh, LOL...

my idea on this just became a little more clear. Think about this, Not everyone likes the same things right? Well does everyone like...LIVER..NO, how about...GREENS / TURNIPS/ MUSTARDS/ COLLARDS...you mean oo tell me NO... OH no I guess the government need to put a ban on it so those who do like it can't get it. Or what about alchol not everyone drinks. But he guess what it is legel to drink at a certain age. Why is gay marraige any different, true it is not for everyone, well that would be because not everyone is gay. Now I see why my friends who are gay were scared to tell there families and there other friends that are not open mindd like I am, because so many people have a problem with it, and why. What it the real problem with it. That is I think going to be my next reality check. What is the problem with gay people. If they know you are not gay they don't hit on you, and even if they think you migh be but are not sure, they might hint around but most of the time they don't hit on you.

What goes on in their bedroom does not affect anyone does it? I mean how does what my friend next door is doing in her room affect me, I would love to know that. How does her choice on who to mary affect me. Whether it be a guy name Bill or a woman named Sue what does that have to do with ME. HER decision how does it affect ME.. someone please answer tat based on a fact not an opinion. I am not fighting but this is a good question I think.. Have a nice morning, afternoon or night which ever it is for you..

I personally wouldn't do it, just on the grounds that I'm really religious. But I don't mind that others do it. My cousin is bisexual and has a girlfriend and I'll hang out with them all the time and always say "aw" when I hear the cute little stories they tell about each other.
I think it would just be easier if the whole world was bisexual.

Im straight and I am totally for it. I believe that we all strive to be happy and accepted and if marrying someone of the same sex is ur idea of being happy I think its great. Homosexuals can be just as happy or as misserable in a marriage as heterosexual couples. Its all about change and the human race as a whole addapts to change quite well.

definitely A.
why would it matter if you're the same sex? if you like/love eachother, why the hell not?
lol.=D

A.

I think that a same-sex relationship is equally valid to a marriage relationship, as well as any other relationship. It's all between you and whoever you marry.

However, the problem comes with all the rights and benefits that married couples receive from the government. Married couples are the basis of family units according to the government, but as many people today know, whether or not you are married to someone is only loosely tied to who you live with and who pays for what. It would make more sense to tax based on households: people living together in the same house.

i say give them what they want. it don't affect anyone else so why should they be bothered.

atleast you know your gay. bi-sexual's sorta annoy me but I'm not here to judge either

im straight but LOVE is LOVE in any way between any one I mean its the pretty much the same just with different physical attractions! plus I don't think people should be told that their love "isnt right" and I mean you shouldnt be denied the right of having a marriage just because of the sex of your loved one...yeah so thts what I think

I view same sex marriages no differently than interracial marriages. It is ridiculous to set boundaries on whom one may or may not get married to. But then again, interracial marriages has been legalized ONLY for the past 50 years (1967). Although it may take a long time, I believe that same sex marriages will be legalized, hopefully in the nearby future.

It doesn't effect me at all so I don't care either way.

I believe that people should be allowed to be together and have a legal joinment of their relationship no matter their sexual reference, but maybe not have it called marriage...have be under some other terminology

are you kidding me?! hmm, lets use some common sense here. there are 2 sexes on this earth. you say why? because its the normal order of nature. men and women were created for each other. if that was not the case, we'd all either be men OR women. women are built to carry babies, and men are created to help us do that and vice versa. I personally believe that homosexuality is simply a mental disease, a rebellion, or the result of a traumatic event in someones life and someone holding an entire gender accountable. THATS NOT RIGHT! it is absoulutely ridiculous. and I completely oppose the slightest idea of it. ...if that isn't enough to think about, take this for instance...a woman and a man are supposed to be together, but the man (or woman) decides they are gay. the straight person will never find a true love ever again. there is only one true love to every one person in the world. the only other way there IS another true love is if your spouse dies and you are BLESSED enough with another true love.

thanks for making this poll, I think the results are really interesting, because where I live everyone believes in equal rights pretty much. I voted for equal rights in california.

Sure. If you love the person, go ahead! I do not care, it is not my life to live, and therefore not my decision. I could never imagine being a lesbian, but that doesn't mean that I am against it. Love is love, no matter who it is for.

Love sees no gender. Love sees no race. Marrage should be available and accepted for those who desire it.

im not for it...where is there in any religious scripture that metions something about the union of two men or women...

What can a same sex marriage give. Will it have a positive outcome. Will it be accepted by society ? I know one should think of themselves before anyone else but ultimately we got to live in society. We can't live peacefully by being outcasted by society.
Every thing in life comes in opposite pairs. A magnet has south and north poles, 24 hours have day and night, pros and cons, ups and downs, hell and heaven and so many.
Nature has created some laws and one should stick to it !

Yay for A!

I believe 100% that you should be able to love who ever you want and if you want to marry the person you love well so be it same sex or not. Who are we to think that it's up to us (a society ) to determine who should be able to marry who. Life is too short to live your life by some out of touch governments standards. By the way I'm from Canada where it is legal to marry the one you love, so come on over with your sweety and get married we don't mind at all lol.

im strait and all but I believe that you should love how you want to love doesn't matter if its in the same sex..everybody wants that one love

Hell yeah, I'm all for it!

you know I really don't care people should be allowed to marry who they choose. Why is it such a fuss, just because it is not your personal preference. I am not gay, but I have friends that are.


TO ALL YOU RELIGIOUS PEOPLE, I AM NOT A RELIGIOUS PERSON BY ANY MEANS BUT I TOO KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT THE BIBLE. DOES IT OR DOES IT NOT SAY "JUDGE AND AND YE BE JUDGED NOT" SO BY YOU CONDEMNING THE PEOPLE WHO ARE GAY AND CHOOSE TO WANT MARRIAGE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE AND TO BE EQUAL TO EVERYONE ELSE YOU ARE NOT ONLY JUDGING THEIR CHOICE BUT YOU ARE TRYING TO FORCE YOUR BELIEVES ON THEM. SO ALLOW THEM TO BE HUMAN AND TO HAVE LOVE JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE CAUSE THEY ARE NOT DIFFERENT JUST HAVE A DIFFERENT LIFESTYLE, BUT HELL DOESN'T EVERYONE HAVE A DIFFERENT LIFE STYLE. I KNOW THERE ARE THINGS IN EACH AND EVERY CLOSET ON HERE THAT NOT A SINGLE PERSON KNOWS ABOUT. A SECRET FETISH OR THOUGHT THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO SHARE WITH ANYONE CAUSE YO THINK IT IS A SIN OR NOT NORMAL. EVERYTHING IN LIFE HAPPENS FOR A REASON INCLUDING HOW WE FALL IN LOVE WITH SO WHO MADE YOU GOD AND GAVE THE THE OPTION TO CHOOSE WHO WE CAN AND CANNOT LOVE WHO WE CAN AND CANNOT MARRY, NOT A SINGLE PERSON.

Hell yes. As my married friend likes to say, "why should straight people have all the misery?"

Seriously though, I've never heard one argument against it that made any sense at all. And most of the counter-arguments are really just "my religion doesn't allow it." It's nonsensical. We aren't talking about people wanting to be married in your church in front of your god, we're talking about people wishing to be married in the eyes of the law.

I think if two people love each other it should not matter what gender they are as long as they are happy

i don't agree with it, however I wouldn't judge anybody for doing so and can't help who people love. If its what makes them happy its not like they are hurting anybody.

I personally do not care. I don't see why people are having issues about how other people should live their lives. My motto in this case is "Mind your own business" haha

First, can I say I hold marriage to a high standard, straight or gay? I'm not super religious, but I believe marriage is forever, and should be taken seriously. That's why I'm not married, and me and my guy, although together for five years, probably won't get married until we know that we can make the long haul. It's important to us.

Now. I don't care if homosexuals want to get married. Let them. What does it honestly hurt? Nothing. It's not going to kill traditional marriage. As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure it will do less harm than our current views on divorce.

i am totally for it, I believe that everyone should have the same rights, no matter race, creed, religion, or sexual orinentation.
People try to say that its against God, but a ton of things that are legal are against God, like tattoos, and smoking
further more if people want to bring up God, it also says in the bible that it's okay to have more then one wife and that incest is okay but that is illegal these days
and what ever happened to seperation of church and state

It's personally not for me. I don't judge someone else's sexual preference and lifestyle. I got my own life to worry about :)