The battle for rights and equality has always been tough for any
minority, but when there are pseudo-moral aspects added to the mix,
the topic of "rights" manages to become volatile.
The vast majority of Americans do not wish to stifle the rights
of anyone for any reason, gays included. The ranting over the
"gay's right to marry" would be humorous, if it weren't so hostile.
As long as there is the stereotyping of gay community, there will
be a tough battle to convince those that do not know better, the
real world that's out there. We have many gay associates and
clients that have been together as couples for over 20+ years.
Two couples have celebrated their 40th anniversary together,
One couple celebrated their 50 years together, last March.
We feel great sorrow for their inability to have the same rights
as couples we have helped through their divorces after a few
years of marriage. Where is the fairness of law; the justice, that
allows a man/woman couple to gain so many benefits of a
relationship that lasts no longer than the average automobile tire,
while same-sex couples that remain together for centuries are
prevented from the most basic of human rights concerning their
shared welfare and common interest.
Bank accounts, wills, medical agendas, the list is near endless,
of the rights gay couples are denied, simply due to a wording
of the state's marriage contract.
If two people are willing to make a life-long commitment to
each other and make that proclamation legally binding, that
should be proof enough of their moral obligation to receive
the state's benefits to anyone else making that commitment.
Sex; sexuality and sexual preference need not be an issue.
Thanks again for being brave enough to answer the rhetoric roar.
If not, why not? Also, why limit the institution to two people?
What is magic about the numer 2? If, as you say, sex, sexuality and sexual preference is not an issue, then what is the rational basis for excluding any two or more people from the new definition of marriage? Why can't Aunt Irene marry Aunt Dolly so that Aunt Dolly becomes covered by Aunt Irene's government pension and SS survior benefits? Why can't any group of people marry? Surely a bisexual can not achieve happiness without one spouse from column A and one from column B. Wouldn't you agree?