To those who oppose same-sex marriage, why do you think that gays shouldn't marry?

If I have the right to marry, everyone else should. There's nothing special about me just because I'm straight

Personally, I would like to see this contraversy eliminate the

word "marriage" entirely from the law.

If people want to be in a religion that has some concept

of "marriage" and that religion forbids marriage between

homosexuals, well, that is an issue within that religion...

Not the legal system of the entire country.

I think we have all kinds of different legal contracts between

individuals or between individuals and the state, and that

the Civil Union is only one of a number that are coming down

the line.

For instance, you can imagine a "caregivers" contract

that enables certain kinds of access for people to act

on behalf of another, enables them to make certain

kinds of purchase decisions on the other's behalf, etc.

It might be a one-way relationship. That is, "A" has

all the rights.

Clearly, society sees value in people pairing up ... and

the Civil Union is MADE for that.

That is, we should approach it completely like lawyers

(I know: Ewwww) - what are the rights and responsibilities

of this contract.

Who can (ordinarily) enter into a contract? People who

can legally consent (i.e. sane adults).

Any religious, psychological, cultural etc. issues

become beside the point.

If you want to tie a religious meaning to the word

"Marriage" go right ahead - I am more concerned about

what legal rights are available to people who enjoy

pairing - and there should be legal protection for them.

Yes, I believe at some point we should have a

"CU" day, and all persons who are currently married

will de-facto get civil union contracts. From then on,

the terms are allowed to diverge and Marriage can

refer to anything your religion desires.

Ok, so I shouldn't be answering this since I don't oppose gay marriage, I am on your side with this.

My thing is all these responses about marriage being a religious institution.... So does that mean only CHRISTIANS should be allowed to marry? Since it's a Christian thing, should atheists not be allowed to marry either? Or what about people who never plan on having children? Should they be allowed to marry,

The religion argument is a thin one....

Marriage is a religious institution. If the church a gay couple belongs to accepts the union, so be it. It is wrong to deny a gay couple the same rights as any other couple. So, in the interest of fairness, the civil union of gay couples should be legal. With all the rights, recognition and privileges of church married couples.

There is a separation of church and state.

Nothing wrong with mixed race marriages either.

It shouldnt be opposed. Yea, its against some religious beliefs, but if you can find someone to love, I think thats all that matters.

I think Bill Porter from the TNT movie Door to Door said it best, "God made everybody, and God doesn't make mistakes..."

Dude, it's actually in the bible- along with no cheating, stealing, don't hurt thy neighbor etc.- it's in there and it indirectly sez 'don't be gay'. About making it illegal is worth comparing to those islamic countries where the law is actually their religion and the cops/legal system deal with you if u break it.

Interracial Marriage- well I've seen several amazingly attractive (in every way) women of a different race than mine- I haven't been married yet but would definitely date them!

because gay marriages go against the natural order of things. the way we are genetically and chemically structured is to be with someone of the opposite gender. for example, scientists have found in studies that males and females are a bit different in emotions, expectations, etc. (not just physical aspects) - so when there are 2 people of the same gender, they cannot create a totally balanced environment, completing each other's flaws.

besides, what if more & more people started doing this - what would happen to reproduction & our population??

Gays can get married for all I care...just don't do it in the church. Married in the eyes of the government but not married in the eyes of God.

I don't really mind gays being married, but you should know that it is senseless to compare race to sexuality. The two just aren't the same.

I dont oppose it. You people can do what you want. I only have issues when children are involved.