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i support gay marriage

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:22:38 -0700

y cant ppl just understand that if 2 ppl r happy then n can make a responsable decision to get married then they should. this is a decion they make on there own. if a guy loves another and they want to get married n b together 4 the rest of there lives whats wrong with that. i belive that its not ur place to tell them not to. thats like gay ppl saying that straight ppl shouldent be together n shouldent get married. how would u feel if that was the case. thats y i feel that obama is better because he understands that and i think that all ppl should just sit back get over them selves n stop being judgemental of gay ppl its wat ever k thats who they r. i have a gay uncal that i love more then anythin and i dont think that its fair that they have been together 4 21 yrs n only can get a demestic partnership they deserve the right of marriage. and legaly they r cus by law after living together 4 mor then 3 years u r considered a married couple. i may only be 16 but i have been around to this bs my whole life like everyone els and every year i feel more and more strongly against this and the ppl who thinks its wrong........

Our "inalienable rights" don't depend upon what the masses think

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:57:00 -0700

Barack's a wonderful man. A few weeks ago while driving to work I was inspired with this idea about him: He's a trojan horse full of what America needs to heal, to move on to our true beautiful destiny as a very great nation that will help heal the entire planet. Greatness doesn't mean military power or religious affiliation. It refers to our nation's spiritual maturity, and how we express it. It refers to the degree to which we do whatever is necessary to bring about prosperity, true justice for all, and happiness for all beings. If we elect him, we'll be taking the next important step toward our spiritual destiny.

Our Declaration of Independence affirms that all people have "inalienable rights." No presidential decree, act of Congress, or voter referenda can interfere with rights that are "INALIENABLE," which means irremovable. To do so is illegal and monstrous from the start. Look up the meaning of the word "inalienable." Go read the Declaration of Independence. What voters think doesn't matter, because they have no authority to interfere with rights that are sealed and guaranteed. If they don't agree with that, then they should reconsider whether they want American citizenship. Citing poll results to cozy people up to the idea that gays should have rights may be very well-meaning, but they still don't change the fact that all Americans have certain universal, natural born rights, God-given, not society-given.

Madison Reed

JUMPING THE BROOM - BUT LEGALLY.

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:37:20 -0800

Five nations have it completely and absolutely right (pun intended). Marriage equality is a secular definition. The city clerk's office says Marriage Licenses and not Civil Union Contracts.

Marriage Equality requires the need for one definition where two human beings, of opposite or same sex, contract to marry each other and often decide to raise families. That is the definition of thirty one years, four years of legal marriage not recognized in my nation, and a five year old son together.

Why does anyone expect us to take permanent second tier rights and privileges. Separate but equal is blatant bigotry.
I will accept a civil union contract if every heterosexual surrenders their marriage licenses and certificates and gets one too..... No takers, I thought so...

well said

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:04:02 -0800

I wish there was a petition circulating that mirrors your sentiment. I would wait on line indefinately to add my signature. Well said. I hope more people say the same thing!

Agreed, absolutely.

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:29:13 -0800

I doubt it'd fly in today's political climate, but it would certainly seem to meet all the major objections based on religious principles (or those using such as a pretext), not to mention preserving the state/church separation.

I support gay marriage

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:45:48 -0800

While civil unions aren't the same as marriage, they are a step in the right direction. I feel that gay and lesbian people will soon be able to marry...it may just be a matter of time.

Get the religion out of government.

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:23:18 -0800

A state-sanctioned union is called a 'marriage' but it has nothing to do with religious rules. It is merely a business relationship, as there is no punishment for breaking the vows.

If you want a state-sanctioned joining, everyone should get a civil union which allows them all the privileges associated with today's "marriage". If the religious want to inject their god beliefs into it, they can get an additional, non-legally-binding, ceremony at a tax-exempt church. You're welcome.

Barack Obama's message to lesbian and gay parents

Community Editor — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:49:39 -0700

"We have to do more to support and strengthen LGBT families. Because equality in relationship, family, and adoption rights is not some abstract principle; it's about whether millions of LGBT Americans can finally live lives marked by dignity and freedom." - Barack Obama

Civil rights blogger - Jamie Citron - has posted an exchange between Jennifer Chrisler, Executive Director of the Family Equality Council, and Barack Obama.