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Contributor: snowyslut snowyslut
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Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I was reading over at the SF Gate this morning (cuz that's where my favorite columnist writes. Have you checked out Mark Morford? link You should. He's smart and funny and snarky as hell and I want to have insane sex with his brain) and, ... more
I'm not sure that I support the idea of marriage at all, but I fully believe that people should be able to marry whomever they please, provided everyone consents. I don't care what sex or gender they are, or how many of them they are. Not my marriage. I don't care. If it's not hurting anybody, I've got no problem with it.
08/07/2012
Contributor: edenguy edenguy
I'm all for it personally and legally.
08/08/2012
Contributor: HB042 HB042
I'm absolutely for it. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
08/08/2012
Contributor: edenguy edenguy
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Originally posted by corsetsaurus rex
Religious reasons should not be an issue with legalizing gay marrige; separation of church an state is there for a reason, and the instant the USA decided to make marriage a legally recognized thing they took away their ability to deny this legal ... more
As a legal matter I'm in favor of same sex marriage as an equal protection issue.

I'm not understanding how there is an establishment issue. There are numerous laws that are wholly or largely based on religious reasons. Laws against bigamy, polygamy and incest come to mind.

Again I'm for same sex marriage. I just don't believe it has any church/state issues.
08/08/2012
Contributor: edenguy edenguy
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Originally posted by GenderSexplorations
Definitely 110% for it. It's not right to deny people their rights. Everyone should have the right to enter into a contract with another person (or persons?) whom they care for that grants them legal and taxation benefits. No matter what. ... more
"Everyone should have the right to enter into a contract with another person (or persons?) whom they care for that grants them legal and taxation benefits. "


I think this principle is a bit far reaching as it would have implications on labor, wage, and consumer regulations to name just a few.
08/08/2012
Contributor: Billie Bones Billie Bones
I feel like the queer rights movement shouldn't be as focused on marriage as it is when people are being murdered because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. People are losing their jobs, their homes. People are committing suicide. I feel like the strong focus on "marriage equality" is a distraction from things that matter so much more. And "marriage equality" would still only grant rights to couples that fit as closely as possible to the heteronormative idea of "family values"...whatever that means.

Personally, I think the government should stay out of our relationships and out of our bedrooms and that queers need to stay radical and continue to fight for true equality.
08/09/2012
Contributor: kitty1949 kitty1949
I support it 100%.
08/10/2012
Contributor: travelnurse travelnurse
I don't see why it's a law that they cant if they are consenting adults!
09/29/2012
Contributor: Rory Rory
People who want to be married shouldn't be restricted by law. It should be their decision gay or straight.
11/11/2012
Contributor: ska ska
I'm all for it
11/20/2012
Contributor: thebest thebest
all for it
11/21/2012
Contributor: tortilla tortilla
wouldn't bother me any
11/21/2012
Contributor: nopenobody nopenobody
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Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I was reading over at the SF Gate this morning (cuz that's where my favorite columnist writes. Have you checked out Mark Morford? link You should. He's smart and funny and snarky as hell and I want to have insane sex with his brain) and, ... more
Gay marriage for the win!
11/25/2012
Contributor: damnbul12 damnbul12
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Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I was reading over at the SF Gate this morning (cuz that's where my favorite columnist writes. Have you checked out Mark Morford? link You should. He's smart and funny and snarky as hell and I want to have insane sex with his brain) and, ... more
I'm all for it
12/04/2012
Contributor: spiced spiced
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Originally posted by edenguy
As a legal matter I'm in favor of same sex marriage as an equal protection issue.

I'm not understanding how there is an establishment issue. There are numerous laws that are wholly or largely based on religious reasons. Laws against ... more
Yep. The most recent rulings by federal courts have been in favor of marriage equality, based on the Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment. And I believe the rulings were correct.
12/07/2012
Contributor: RavenInChains RavenInChains
I don't think it is anyone's business but the person getting married. It actually really gets on my nerves when people say they are against it for religious reasons. That doesn't make any sense. If your religion outlaws homosexuality then don't practice homosexuality. It is not your place to force others to live by your religious laws. I know more than a few Christians who would have a fit if Muslims or Jewish people made a move to legally outlaw bacon. It is no different to me. If your religion doesn't let you eat bacon, don't eat bacon, but don't ruin it for the rest of us. If your religion doesn't let you be a homosexual, don't have gay sex, but don't ruin it for everyone else.
12/12/2012
Contributor: xladyzoeyx xladyzoeyx
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Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I was reading over at the SF Gate this morning (cuz that's where my favorite columnist writes. Have you checked out Mark Morford? link You should. He's smart and funny and snarky as hell and I want to have insane sex with his brain) and, ... more
I don't understand why anyone is against it.
01/04/2013
Contributor: falalena falalena
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Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I was reading over at the SF Gate this morning (cuz that's where my favorite columnist writes. Have you checked out Mark Morford? link You should. He's smart and funny and snarky as hell and I want to have insane sex with his brain) and, ... more
there is a reason we try to keep church and state separate.

you can get married in a church, but that does not make it legal.

you can get married by a state official, but that does not make it recognized by a religious institution.

atheists can and do get married. but for some reason religious nut cases are not fighting against their right to get married.

im just going to stop here. im getting too worked up. long story short, gay marriage should be legal. it is ridiculous that there is even a debate over this.
01/05/2013
Contributor: Mrs.Tee Mrs.Tee
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Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I was reading over at the SF Gate this morning (cuz that's where my favorite columnist writes. Have you checked out Mark Morford? link You should. He's smart and funny and snarky as hell and I want to have insane sex with his brain) and, ... more
I think that they should have equal marriage rights as everyone else does.
01/28/2013
Contributor: noway noway
Conservatives that believe in traditional family values and believe children should have two parents SHOULD be PRO-gay marriage. Hello!!
01/30/2013
Contributor: Kitten has left the site Kitten has left the site
I'm all for it. I actually can't wait until my state passes the law that says gays can married. I would love it if my two gay friends (who are together) get married rather soon. I think it's a wonderful thing. Like I seem to be saying a hell lot more: Love never came with a age, gender, sexuality, race, why give it one?
01/30/2013
Contributor: Kitten has left the site Kitten has left the site
I'm all for it. I actually can't wait until my state passes the law that says gays can married. I would love it if my two gay friends (who are together) get married rather soon. I think it's a wonderful thing. Like I seem to be saying a hell lot more: Love never came with a age, gender, sexuality, race, why give it one?
01/30/2013
Contributor: edeneve edeneve
it's none of my business as long as it doesn't harm others.
01/31/2013
Contributor: Wicked Wahine Wicked Wahine
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Originally posted by RavenInChains
I don't think it is anyone's business but the person getting married. It actually really gets on my nerves when people say they are against it for religious reasons. That doesn't make any sense. If your religion outlaws homosexuality then ... more
I love this answer!

My answer, while not as funny, is yes, I'm for it!
01/31/2013
Contributor: CountryPrincess CountryPrincess
In all honesty I really could care less, I figure you should let people love who they want and marry who they want, as long as I don't get dragged into it I don't care
01/31/2013
Contributor: dks210 dks210
I'm all for it.
02/25/2013
Contributor: twelve13 twelve13
Considering I'm bi, I'd like to opportunity to marry I female if that's who I end up with. Definitely for.
03/15/2013
Contributor: SassySam SassySam
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Originally posted by Tuesday
Notice how all our yes votes are forming a rainbow.
lol, I hadn't noticed that, good catch.
03/16/2013
Contributor: SassySam SassySam
To me, being against same sex marriage is like believing the world is flat. It's illogical, nonsensical, unarguable, and completely out of touch with modern society.
03/16/2013
Contributor: table38792 table38792
I support it. I think we'll look back on all this opposition and look down on the lack of acceptance and compassion so many people have been showing.
03/16/2013