How do you feel about gay marriage?

I'm all for it. Love is love, man

I think it will do more for the sanctity of marriage than a lot of hetero marriages these days!

I'm all for it, no one should interfere when two consenting adults who love one another want to marry. And no once has the right to force their religious beliefs on others.

I support gay marriage 100%

call it something other then a marriage

If two people want to bind themselves legally to each other, I don't think it should matter whether they are both the same sex or not. I think for now, because the term "marriage" is so firmly associated with religion, that it might help move things along if the government would make a complete separation between church and state. The religious term "marriage" and its variations should be removed from the current laws and the non-religious term "civil union" and all its variations should be used to indicate a legally binding commitment between any two people, whether straight or gay.

Churches could still perform "marriages", but for it to be legally recognized, the couple, whether gay or straight, would have to file a "civil union" license with the state.

I know that some people object to not being allowed to use the term "marriage", and I can understand wanting to use the same word that was used by one's parents and grandparents. But if by using the term "civil union", gays can get the same sort of benefits that "married" couples get, then at least it's a step in the right direction. And by using the term "civil union" for both straights and gays, it makes everyone equal, at least in legal terms.

As for getting the various religions to recognize gay marriage, that is a different subject entirely.

I grew up in a very freakishly republican political household and went to church every week. Since becoming an adult and my own person, I have seen and heard things from my parents that make me wonder how in the hell they are my parents. I didn't grow into the family traditions of racism and bigotry, superiority and hate. And I am damn proud of that fact. I don't just agree or believe in marriage for the GBLT community. I believe in marriage for all loving couples. And here's a little sign that explains a bit more about my stance. link

All for it, most definitely.

I support the right of two consenting adults to be married. There's no reason, in my opinion, that homosexual couples should be excluded from the benefits of a legal union.

If the people getting married are happy and in love then their rights should not be taken away from them.
I like to keep it simple; love is love.

Recently I found this article here and I thought it worth sharing on here, to see what others think about it.

100% all for it. I do not think religion should have any say in this matter, I truly believe in separation of chruch and state. I think religion has too much power and needs to be stopped, seems like they have say in everything. The law says separation between chruch and state and I have yet to see this.

Husband says they should get to suffer like the rest of us, of course this is a joke.

Though my wife is in favour, I disagree with the concept of gay marriage as a religious ceremony, assuming that the religion/church traditionally opposes homosexuality and I don't feel that a minister or church who is uncomfortable with the concept of it should be forced to perform the ceremony.

However as a civil union I have no issues with it. In a modern society that preaches about "equality under the law" it is only fair that gay couples should receive the same advantages and disadvantages that a marriage would provide.

All ppl are entilted to happiness. I'm not gonna be the one that says someoneelse can't be happy. Yes it may be wrong in god's eyes, but no one is perfect. We all sin one way or another.

There is nothing wrong with gay marriage. I am all for it!

all for it even though I don't really believe in marriage as is, but I still think gays and lesbians should definitely have the right to be able to marry if that's what they want.

It doesnt effect anyone unless they are the ones getting married so its no ones business. Im all for gay marriage, marry whos going to make you happy.

There really isn't a good reason not to legalize it. Why shouldn't consenting adults be able to make decisions for themselves? Why are so many people so obsessed with what others do in the privacy of their own bedrooms?

I'm a very religious person but I'm not a bible toting, read every word, take it however you feel kind of person. I believe anyone can love anyone, whether it's a homosexual or heterosexual relationship, interracial, whatever....You love who you love and you should be able to spend your life in a legal marriage to whomever you please.

I am for it. Live and let live.

Looking back, I've read a lot of people are all for it - which is great - but I'm quite curious as to why people are against it. This hasn't really been explored in this thread, other than 'religious reasons' which isn't all that specific. This poll was made anonymous specifically so those who are against it wouldn't have to express themselves and be attacked because of it - which I understand and agree with. However, that doesn't really help me understand why people are against it. Sorry, I am a curious bugger.

So I'm putting this out there, asking - if you're not comfortable in answering my question in public - if you could PM me (and I promise you won't hear a peep out of me in reply, other than a 'thanks for the info' reply) as to why you believe so.

Thanks

all for it

I've never understood the arguments that allowing gay marriage will make hetero marriage insignificant. How can people you've never met getting married POSSIBLY affect you? Marriage is a human right, not a heterosexual privilege, so I am all for gay marriage. I would one day like to be able to marry a woman I love without having to jump through hoops.

I strongly believe that everyone should be allowed to love and be with whoever they desire. I don't understand why some people feel like they need to interfere with other people's personal choices and happiness when it doesn't concern them in any way.

Love is love, whether you are two females, two males, or a man and a woman. I don't see any reason why we should forbid two consenting adults who are in love from getting married if they want to be together. It just doesn't make much sense to me, but I guess people really had to fight for the right to interracial marriage as well. I'm for marriage equality.

All for it !! Was at DE Pride and signed anything and everything I could get my hands on. Proudly display my HRC stickers and glad to see DADT finally gone.