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Originally posted by W_HAMILTON
Later on when he dealt with those "demons" -- referring to the priests that did those things to him -- he realized he was gay, and nothing they could do was going to change that.
I have said this time and time again in threads concerning gay issues, yet still i am assaulted and labled homobhobe or biggoted hater and such...WHY? Not everyone that is not pro gay agenda, hates them or even usus the bible to come to that conclusion, yet were lumped in with the truely biggoted.
This is an assumption which is based on your belief that people who disagree with someone must hate them. To say that marriage is an institution primarily for procreation and the socialization of children and for the legitimization of and contol of sexuality is not an expression of hatred for homosexuals, it only a statement that marriage is not for same-sex couples. Society has chosen to benefit those who commit to marriage, but marriage was not established to qualify couples for social largess.
The right to get married IS a right
Excuse me?!? please stop demeaning the suffering of blacks to that of gays, they are not even in the same ball park!!!
Basically what we are seeing with the gay marriages and all that.. is no different than the fight black people had to gain equal rights, or women fighting for equal rights.. always you've seen that many traditionalist conservatives attaked groups that looked to have equal rights like everyone else.
here is my answer from another thread
Personally I am for gay marriages.. because it's not affecting my life, and it won't affect anyone elses life.
Care to spew this LIE again and explain away the rammifications i pose?
"even though it does not hurt or even affect them in any way" I think that citing one effect will be enough to say this idea is a false premise.
I propose that i, as a straight man, will be affected when tax revenues drop, because more combinations of people (now m4f, add m4m and f4f combos) will be able to claim a marriage tax deduction. What about insurance cost rising to cover the new influx of the combos into the claims for death bennifits kick in once gay marriages are allowed...now more people will be eligible for payouts...that cost will be passed to the consumer. There are 2 reasons no one ever talks about.
In fact, i almost NEVER see more than a list of wants, and NO discussions on how implementations of thes ideas into the legal/tax structure be accomplished. What would the effects on taxes be, on insurance, which laws need to be altered because of this new union? where is the legal loopholes that could be abused.....NONE of these ideas are ever discussed, only....give us...give us...give us you biggoted bastards....
Forgive my reluctance to implement such a plan with deep reaching effects until we've actually looked at how this can/would work and other consequences of adopting gay marriage.
Why is it wrong to ask these societal questions that obviously can effect anyone, weather they percieve it or not.
Why would it be wrong for a democratic society to expect these answers before enacting legislation of this kind?
Tell this one to the Boy scouts, that are PROTECTED from being pushed into accepting an ideology that is not consistant with their ideals, yet they get crapped on now for being bigots.
Open mindedness and respect is the key to a more well-rounded society.
Originally posted by W_HAMILTON
Originally posted by Herman
There is a different between LIVING your life as a sin (Gay marriage), and commiting sins every once in a while.
That quite possibly could have been the biggest cop-out I've ever seen on ATS. That's quite an accomplishment there, Herman!
Originally posted by edsinger
No I think you summed it up fine. The Priests did those things to him and that might be what triggered it....I dont know.
Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
Originally posted by SpittinCobra
Grady, I am asking, Do YOU think gays have an agenda? If so, what is it? Why do you think this?
Yes, I think gays have an agenda. I decline discuss my personal views on the matter at this time, as I was hoping that this duscussion could inform my views.
I did something similar by initiating a thread on the Nineteenth Amendment, with similar confusion at the outset. Must one incite conflict to foster discussion?
The material posted is for the sake of discussion. Those who wish to post other views, agendas and manifestoes should feel free to do so.
Originally posted by Skadi_the_Evil_Elf
My reason for not likeing them has more to do with generally their pace of life, goals, perceptions of reality, and abilitiy to stay on planet earth.
Originally posted by MacMerdin
I just want to say......
I do not hate heterosexuals. Hell, I even know a couple straight people. The thing that gets me is when they try and shove their sexuality down our throats...it's discusting. Man, I can't even go down to the mall without having to see them holding hands and kissing....yuck!!! Makes me want to
Originally posted by MacMerdin
I just want to say......
I do not hate heterosexuals. Hell, I even know a couple straight people. The thing that gets me is when they try and shove their sexuality down our throats...it's discusting. Man, I can't even go down to the mall without having to see them holding hands and kissing....yuck!!! Makes me want to
Originally posted by MacMerdin
Originally posted by Skadi_the_Evil_Elf
My reason for not likeing them has more to do with generally their pace of life, goals, perceptions of reality, and abilitiy to stay on planet earth.
Could you explain this a little more? Just curious.....thanks. I'm trying my hardest to stay away from this GOD awfull thread but was curious what you ment by this statement.
Edit: And is this not a generalization/stereotype you are perpetuating for yourself?
[edit on 18-10-2004 by MacMerdin]
Originally posted by MacMerdin
Thank you Skadi for replying to my question. I thought that is what you were getting at but wanted to clear it up for people who didn't get it.
My theory on the reason why gay people (men in particular) are so permiscuous (sp?) with sex, drugs, etc. is that we grow up with everyone telling us we are wrong, abhorant, evil, are going to hell etc. So we grow up with some sort of self loathing. If you look at it, the heterosexual counterpart who engages in this type of lifestyle usually does not have any self respect for some reason or other.
So, to actually curtail these annoying habits of my fellow gay men.....treat them with respect and they will respect themselves and thier bodies. Just my theory but I think alot of people would agree with me (gay or straight).
Also, I like your reasoning about having a seperate "marriage" for gay people. You are right, we are different and should have a different ceremony than straight people......because we aren't husband and wife....we are husband and husband or wife and wife. Also, a lot of straight people can't comprehend that we are husband and husband and NOT husband and wife. I have heard sooooo many times people asking..."well who would be the wife?". People, it doesn't work like that. I like men for a reason...they are a man. I do not want a wife...I want a husband. I'm not fem either....I am as masculin as the next guy.....but I still want a husband and not a wife. Understand?
Originally posted by Herman
...but MARRIAGE is a RELIGIOUS union between two people...thus bringing religion into the game, and RELIGIOUSLY, homosexuality is a sin. That's why I'm for civil unions, because gay marriage is just a huge contradiction to what it's supposed to stand for. "We are gathered here in the eyes of God to tell him that we choose to live out what he sees as a sin". Besides, you seem to proclaim a lot of "The biggest _____ on ATS". Get a hold of yourself.
Originally posted by MacMerdin
Again Skadi...you speak the truth.
Actually, I can't stand to be around alot of gay people myself.....being a gay man. It is like you stated. I myself am in a loving relationship with another man. We LOVE each other and tell each other this at least 50 times a day. When we go out to the bar, other gay men are so jellous of what we have, they actually try to start stuff between us. We are totally honest with each other so it doesn't work. And the bottom line is we are best friends to start.
I am also pagan...which means that I'm going to hell twice I guess.
I haven't come completely out of the broom closet yet to my parents. They know I have pagan (mostly American Indian) tendancies.....which I am part American Indian. But, they don't know the full extent of it. I am out of the gay closet though and was really surprised at the love and support I have recieved from them. I can't tell you how relieving it is to not have to lie about your life anymore.....which I'm sure you know yourself. Thanks again...this is becoming a very interesting discussion.
Originally posted by Bout Time
....is a Log Cabin Republican, huh Grady?