that's because gay groups do not want to be advocating a position of removing rights for others, it does not help their cause.
no it is simply not equal
Already has...Church owned property denied permission for lesbian couple to use for their civil union ceremony. Blam, lawsuit.
She really doesn't show much ego considering the kingdom she's assigned to reign over/rain on.:biggrin:Now be careful, her head gonna swell up even more.
I"m just stating how they frame it for public consumption. Neither of us are gay, although I like to think of myself as a gay mans on occasion, we don't really know what they want.
But it isn't just that. If you ban same sex marriage, you are denying them the right to be the "next of kin" if something happens to a spouse. There are also issues with inheriting a deceased gay spouses wealth...and social security too. And not to mention that insurance and other benefits while they are both alive.
This is how I feel. Can't they just call it something besides marriage seems like things would go over a lot smoother if they did. The christian in me is screaming no but I know some couples who do not have health coverage etc... because they can't get married.
here is a really good list of the legal benefits of marriage
Why should there a mechanism to do this. Fraudulent marriages between men and women occur all the time.
Yes, I see all the time with the military. I was simply asking is there anyway to stop it. My mind tries very hard, much to my chagrin, to solve these problems.
Can solve them by doing away with government sanctioned benefits to being married.
Which has been my point from the beginning -- it's not time yet --when it's time -- it will happen......eventually society and "the law" come together.....
I really don't know how you solve just something I was wondering about. Forgive me I'm a researcher so questions like this are my life.
no, it's not equal. Everyone does not have the equal right under the law currently to marry whomever they chose.
"Equal treatment under the law" is a red herring. No one receives equal treatment under the law. For example, I don't receive checks from the government because I'm not unemployed or otherwise "needy" enough. And, it's my choice to not be in a situation to receive such checks. Furthermore, I'm not even taxed at the same rate or even pay the same absolute dollar amount in taxes as many others. So, if we want equal treatment under the law, let's all just be aware that there's a lot more work to get there than just granting a little public affirmation and acceptance to those with alternative life styles.
you never answered the question
