05TurboS2k

OK,

let's look at it this way.

What is the difference between the two terms?

Answer = Marriage has a religious connection. That's the difference. So why is it that Civil Union is not enough???

05TurboS2k

Also my definition is clearly accurate according to MOST people. Seeing as how the vote just happened.

You not being religious to me makes it silly for you to get "married" actually as well IMO. HOWEVER, the concept of it is less offensive and therefore more easily tolerated by myself and other religious people. However, how much different to you would a civil union really be then? Since you have no belief in the religious side of it, then it only makes sense you have no care one way or the other since it doesn't apply.

mrjulius

You completely ignored my point, Greg.

Marriage, as you understand it, has a religious basis. However, that is just not the case for other people. Your understanding of marriage is different from mine and therein lies the problem.

Marriage predates Christianity ie Greek and Roman marriages and divorces required no specific government or religious approval. You can't argue that "marriage" has always had a religious basis, because it hasn't.

mrjulius

Beyond this point, I fail to see how gays getting married impacts you in any way. In Spain and many other countries around the world, homosexuals have been able to marry just fine and I don't see it affecting anyone except themselves. The same with other states in the United States. Does them being able to get married suddenly make you unable to get married or detract from your marriage in any way? Probably not.

Italia

Hey, if people want to enter the pits of hell AKA marriage and be miserable, let them

mrjulius

I don't see how this Proposition will remain in the State constitution for very long. It will be repealed in our lifetimes.

the s2k dude

the word marriage shouldnt be a religulous word..

thats what the term "holy matrimony" is for.

i still dont see what the big fuss is about here. gays just want to get married or civil union in gregs terms.. i dont think any homosexuals plan to get married in a church or by a priest/minister even if they do go to church.

if someone has a life partner and invests their time and life with someone for a long time, they deserve the same rights as straights do. whether is just for tax purposes or insurance plans.. they should still be entitled to it..

if its not hurting u then wtf is the problem?

(this isnt directed towards anyone.. not even u greg haha)

klee1113

what about the dogs?

05TurboS2k

The bottom line is it's HIGHLY offensive to a overwhelmingly large community.

Would a bunch of people dressed like NAZI's in uniform partaking in a Jewish ceremony matter to me?

Perhaps it wouldn't but the fact is.... it'd offend lots of people.

GR1MS2K

i was very shocked by this Justy...this could probably be the first appropriate or even civil thing ive ever heard you say..