I am a strong supporter of same sex marriage not just because I am a lesbian, but because I agree with the fact that everyone should be entitled to equal rights. If you ask people out in every day life, most will agree that gays should have the same opportunities and rights as everyone else, but when marriage is mentioned that's when everyone becomes silent and disagrees. Kind of throwing away what they previously said. I understand that to many people marriage is an important valued commitment, but what makes people think that homosexuals don't value that belief? Everyone knows that over 50 % of marriages end in divorce, so apparently it isn't as valued as many would like to prove. Homosexuals haven't had the proper opportunity to demonstrate that marriage changes their very sexual lifestyle and jumping from partner to partner. It gives a more homey idea that allows for thoughts and plans for a family to come into play.
It works the same for heterosexuals. A person who “shacks” up with their lover and has a kid, may not feel as committed as someone who is married. They may fight, and leave since there is no actual binding ties. Yes there may be a child, but there are also single parents. Marriage isn't a guaranteed commitment, but it sure is more fail proof than living together and fighting. There is a greater desire to work things out when it is recognized under the law and the state. After all some people may move in for some benefits, but marriage usually means that you want to be with that person for the rest of your lives. Why should gender determine whether you are able to make that commitment?
Many homosexuals just like heterosexuals wish to build a home, and if they aren't recognized as a married couple it discourages some people of truly being happy. It opens a greater door for society, adoption. So many kids need a home, a loving one at that and that may come from a single parent, and even a same sex home. It's been proven that children from same sex homes are more interactive, artistic, and have greater self esteem. Some people might point out that the child might deal with bullying in school because of his or her parents, but as I recall even children with heterosexual parents were bullied. Kids are bullied by their appearance, clothing, parents, and other things. However, as long as a child is praised and loved at home, that will get them through the bullying. Not all kids react the same way to bullying. I was bullied for being a tomboy growing, and my parents loved me and always gave me positive feedback about my behavior, school, and sports. Kids are mean but a large part of it is how the family, not just parent or child deal with it.
Love is love and you cannot ban it from being expressed because of body parts we have no control over. No one has the choice of who they fall in love with, yet we as a society have the power of allowing these individuals the right that every other American has. If we grant illegal immigrants that right why can't we allow people who pay their share of taxes, vote, work every day, and help make America what it is that right? This is a civil rights movement, and although we've hit a temporary speed bump it doesn't discourage us from fighting the good fight. Because with hope and faith, anything is possible.

I think all marriage is stupid, why deprive anyone of that great misery? Marriage and divorce for everyone.

I support civil rights, I dont support changing the definition of marriage. People in all types of commitments who are adults should have legal rights to each others property , benefits, etc,, so long as such a contract is signed giving consent. No need for marriage to be involved for equal rights to be attained...in my opinion.

lol Marriage can be beautiful.

So can being single.

However, didn't I say marriage and divorce for all? Read my entire post. If you want to get married, go for it. As long as no one wants to marry me, I couldn't care less.

Actually marriage is the greatest type of commitment. Civil unions doesn't grant the same 1,049 benefits that marriage does. Neither does domestic partnership. If an Illegal immigrant can marry in the USA, why can't I when I pay my share of taxes and am a citizen? equality is equality.

I read it lol...yeah I agree with you. single life can be goooood

All for going to work on those benefits,, not changing marriage.

..to me commitment is a state of mind..not a piece of paper...

Well said, but marriages are consummated, sex is taken for granted. The only sex gov needs to promote and encourage in such a fashion is the type that got us here,,,,,other commitments should have another way to attain their rights.

Yeah and divorce used to be illegal. It changed, so why can't the definition of marriage change? Love is love right?

Yeah, but it's proven that many people see marriage as the biggest contract compared to living together.

yes,if straight people have to go through hell dealing with a divorce,so should gays and lesbians





btw,when it comes to straight people,the guy always gets the shaft in the divorce....how will that work with gays/lesbians?how are they going to decide?

Dont know when divorce was ever illegal in the US. The definition of marriage can change, but I dont agree that it should. Love is love but all love is not the same love. I love my brothers differently than my mom whom I love differently than a friend,,,etc,,,etc,,,

According to Immigration Law, a marriage to an Illegal is not legal. Having knowledge the person is Illegal is harboring, aiding and abetting.If caught, before Napatalino's time, the Illegal would still have been deported.

Gay people used to go to prison for being gay, and not all that long ago either.

So, chill out, and be patient, it will all become legal in due course. Peoples opinions and attitudes do not change overnight.

The direction things are swinging,, I think all natures of sexual interests will be untouchable by law someday. It will be a whatever feels good to the individual society. I think age of consent laws will drop as well as laws forbidding intermarriage within families. The argument that consentual adults sex lives are noones business will apply to all consentual relationships. ...should be interesting

I support same sex marriage, I say the gay community has just as much right to be as miserable as the rest of us!

Well it was, and why is that? Give me a valid reason as to why? Everyone should have the same rights, right? Marriage is one of them. So how is same sex love different. No one is talking about incest if that's what you're leading to. If that's not the point you're trying to make then it's irrelevant to the topics.

lol true. Uhm guys have no issues...lesbians can use toys? idk lol